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Karen Teo

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Country Manager, Singapore at Quess Singapore
📍 Singapore, Singapore

Karen Teo is the Country Manager for Quess Singapore, bringing over 18 years of experience in contingent staffing, RPO, and executive search. An Executive MBA graduate from the National University of Singapore, she is praised by colleagues as an inspiring, empowering, and forward-thinking leader who builds a strong workplace culture.

She is passionate about creating a positive and engaging team environment, frequently organizing group activities like runs and an "Amazing Race." Karen values human connection and believes that how you make people feel is the most important part of any interaction, a philosophy she often shares with her team.

Karen serves on the Advisory Board for the School of Life Skills and Communication at Singapore Polytechnic.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Country Manager, Singapore
Job Level
Middle
Location
Singapore, Singapore
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Workplace Culture
Her recommendations highlight the legacy and culture she builds. She organizes team events and emphasizes celebrating wins together, as seen in her posts.
People Development
Colleagues note she promotes growth and provides learning opportunities. She is also on the advisory board for Singapore Polytechnic's School of Life Skills.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Country Manager, Singapore
Quess Singapore
7-2023 - 6-2024
Managing Director, APAC
LMA Recruitment
7-2019
Chairman of Advisory Board to School of Life Skills and Communication
Singapore Polytechnic
7-2017 - 6-2023
Director, Staffing Division
Adecco
1-2015 - 6-2017
Associate Director, Staffing
Adecco
In the press

Media appearances

Impact of some businesses moving out of Singapore – Podcast by Sumit Agarwal. Featured in Ushakrisna.com Podcast
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Education
2020 - 2021
Master's degree
National University of Singapore
2019 - 2019
Executive Education
National University of Singapore
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