Nicholas Lu
About Nicholas Lu
Nicholas Lu is the HR Director for Global P&G Chemicals and Asia Pacific Purchases at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in human resources across various companies in Singapore.
Professional Experience at Procter & Gamble
Nicholas Lu has been serving as the HR Director for Global P&G Chemicals and Asia Pacific Purchases at Procter & Gamble since April 2016. In his role, he oversees human resources operations for these strategic business units. His responsibilities include developing HR strategies, supporting talent development, and ensuring efficient HR service delivery across the Asia Pacific region.
Past Experience at GSK
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Nicholas Lu worked at GSK as the Learning & Development Lead for the Singapore HRSS. During his nine-month tenure from 2015 to 2016, he was responsible for driving learning and development initiatives, fostering employee growth, and enhancing the overall capability within the HR Shared Services team in Singapore.
Early Career in Human Resources
Nicholas Lu's career in human resources began with internships at several prestigious organizations. He interned at Unilever in the Global Customer Development HR department in 2014 and at American Express as an HR Intern in 2013. In 2011, he worked as an HR Executive at MediaCorp Pte Ltd for five months. These early roles provided him with a broad foundation in HR practices and principles across various industries.
Academic Background
Nicholas Lu has a rich academic background in business and human resources. He earned a Bachelor of Business Management in Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources from Singapore Management University, where he also served as the Head Teaching Assistant from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he participated in exchange programs at the National University of Singapore and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, respectively.
Roles at Singapore Management University
While studying at Singapore Management University, Nicholas Lu held the position of Head Teaching Assistant from 2012 to 2014. In this role, he assisted in course delivery, supported academic staff, and helped enhance the learning experience for students in the Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources program.