Agnes Chow, Cphr
About Agnes Chow, Cphr
Agnes Chow is a Senior People Partner with extensive experience in human resources, particularly in the tech industry. She has held various HR roles across multiple organizations, demonstrating a strong background in operational and business partnering.
Work at OANDA
Agnes Chow currently serves as a Senior People Partner at OANDA, a role she has held since 2019. In this position, she focuses on supporting leaders in executing departmental strategies through talent discussions and decision-making. Her responsibilities include fostering a progressive culture that encourages adaptability and innovation within the organization. Located in the Toronto, Canada Area, her experience at OANDA reflects her strong operational and business partnering background, particularly in the tech industry.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Agnes Chow has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at ThoughtWire Corp as an HR Business Partner from 2018 to 2019 in the Toronto, Canada Area. Prior to that, she held the position of Regional HR Manager for Southeast Asia at Y&R/Wunderman from 2014 to 2015 in Singapore. Additionally, she served as HR Manager at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative from 2017 to 2018 in Toronto, Canada Area. Her earlier roles include positions at Impark, COBS Bread, and Blast Radius, where she developed a specialization in employee relations and talent management.
Education and Expertise
Agnes Chow studied at Simon Fraser University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Human Resources and International Business. She also completed a Certificate in Liberal Arts at the same institution. Her educational background supports her expertise in employee relations, talent development, and performance management, which she applies in her current and previous roles in human resources.
Background in Start-ups and Innovation
Agnes Chow has a strong preference for working in start-up environments where creativity is encouraged and valued. This inclination aligns with her operational and business partnering background, particularly in the tech industry. Her experience in various HR roles has equipped her with the skills necessary to thrive in progressive cultures that prioritize adaptability and innovation.
Specialization in Employee Relations
Agnes Chow has developed a specialization in employee relations, focusing on talent management, performance, employee development, and organizational change. Her roles have involved supporting leaders in executing departmental strategies and fostering a collaborative work environment. This expertise is evident in her various positions across different companies, where she has contributed to enhancing employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.