Jacqueline Teo
About Jacqueline Teo
Jacqueline Teo is the Human Resources Director for APAC at Tennant Company, bringing over 20 years of global HR experience. She specializes in M&A HR integration and is known for her hands-on leadership style.
Current Role at Tennant Company
Jacqueline Teo serves as the Human Resources Director for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at Tennant Company. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's HR strategies and initiatives for six years. Her role involves overseeing HR operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and implementing best practices in human resources management.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Jacqueline Teo has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. She was the Human Resources Director at S&P Global Platts for one year from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she held the position of Human Resources Director at Subsea 7 Singapore from 2009 to 2016, where she managed HR operations for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. Her earlier roles include HR Service Centre Manager at JP Morgan Chase and Vice President - HR Business Manager at United Overseas Bank Limited.
Education and Qualifications
Jacqueline Teo holds a Master of Counselling from Monash University, which she completed from 2017 to 2018. She also earned a Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management from the Singapore Institute of Management in 1995. Additionally, she has two bachelor's degrees: a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Psychology from The University of Western Australia, completed between 1990 and 1993.
Specialization in HR Integration
Jacqueline Teo specializes in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) HR integration, focusing on aligning human resources with business goals to drive success. Her expertise extends to expatriate management and the implementation of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS). She possesses a comprehensive understanding of HR best practices and regional policies, which enhances her effectiveness in managing HR operations on a global scale.
Leadership Style and HR Expertise
Jacqueline Teo is recognized for her hands-on, open leadership style that fosters an environment where colleagues feel comfortable seeking advice on HR matters. With over 20 years of experience in HR operations, she has developed a strong background in organizational design, talent recruitment and management, succession planning, and change management.