Sylvia Poon is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with over 20 years of experience in the Asia Pacific financial industry. Her expertise, honed at firms like Invesco and Manulife, lies in executive search for asset management, banking, and alternative investments. She attended the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Outside of her extensive career in finance, Sylvia channels her persistence and determination into personal challenges. She is an avid participant in obstacle course races, a hobby that reflects her dedicated and resilient nature. Her interests include industry leaders like J. P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank.
She is a dedicated participant in demanding obstacle course races.
Sylvia Poon
ex-Head of Talent Acquisition, Asia Pacific at Invesco
Hong Kong SAR
Overview
Topics They Care About
Financial Services Recruiting
Led talent acquisition in Asia Pacific for major financial institutions, including Invesco and Manulife, focusing on banking, asset management, and executive search.
Executive Search
Previously worked as an Associate Director at Global Sage, specializing in executive search for investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds.
Talent in APAC
[Predicted] As a former regional head, she possesses deep insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of acquiring and managing talent across diverse Asian markets.
Media Appearances
Sylvia has no verified media appearances
Work History
3-2014
ex-Head of Talent Acquisition, Asia Pacific at Invesco
7-2013 - 3-2014
Director, Talent Acquisition Asia at Manulife Financial
4-2000 - 2-2013
Associate Director at Global Sage
Administration & HR Manager, LMPS Division at Motorola Asia Ltd.
Education
1974 - 1978
Education details unavailable from Burnaby North Secondary School
Education details unavailable from British Columbia Institute of Technology
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Location : Hong Kong SAR
Job Level : Middle
Designation : ex-Head of Talent Acquisition, Asia Pacific at Invesco
