Chee Gay is a business person and HR Icon in the HR world, a seasoned ‘C’ Level HR Professional. He has more than 29 years of experience in HR, manufacturing, IT, and supply chain, and this varied experience has enabled him to reinvent and transform HR outside-in during his career. He has managed diverse and large teams globally. He has held management and board positions at country, regional and global level over the years and is also a well-known global speaker. His key areas of focus include group-level HR transformation, talent acquisition, talent retention, talent development, building the best employer brand, digitized HR processes, data analytics, and strengthening operation excellence in HR for sustainable growth. Before joining TDCX, he was with AIA, Samsung, T-Systems, Astro, and Intel. He has been awarded Global Top 10 HR Leaders, Southeast Asia HR Icons , Asia Greatest CHRO , Most Influential HR Leader, National HR Leader of the Year and HR Professional of the Year.
Being recognized among the Top 100 Business Leaders on LinkedIn reflects not just his journey but the collective impact within the broader business community.
Beyond his corporate engagements, he serves as an Adjunct Professor with UNITAR and provide advisory insights to esteemed organizations such as CIPD Malaysia Chapter, SAP Advisory Board, Universities Advisory Board, Peoplelogy and more.
He obtained his honors degree of Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons) and MBA from University Science Malaysia. He is a qualified Chartered Fellow CIPD, 6 Sigma Black Belt, Lean, Design Thinking, Customer Operations Performance Centre(COPC), Project Management and Associate, Life Management Institute (ALMI).
On a personal note, he is a wellness advocate, actively participating in Ironman, Triathlon, Aquathon, and Marathon races. It’s not just about fitness; he also plays a vital role in Malaysia’s safety landscape as the President of Life Saving Society Malaysia, certifying lifeguards as the Chief Examiner.
His commitment extends beyond the professional realm, aiming for a balance between personal fitness goals and making significant contributions to the society. With a profound impact on both community and the HR industry globally, he is driven to inspire excellence and continue making a positive difference.
