Benson Cohun
About Benson Cohun
Benson Cohun is a Technology Manager at Vistra, specializing in internal payroll applications. He has extensive experience in technology management across various multinational companies in the Asia Pacific region.
Work at Vistra
Benson Cohun serves as the Technology Manager for the Client Payroll Platform at Vistra, a role he has held since 2022 in Singapore. In this position, he specializes in technology and component ownership for internal payroll applications. He is responsible for overseeing Vistra's internal HR solutions powered by SuccessFactors. Prior to his current role, he worked as the Technology Manager for Enterprise Resource Management at Vistra from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to technology initiatives in both Hong Kong and Singapore.
Education and Expertise
Benson Cohun earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School, studying from 2013 to 2014. He also holds a degree in Computer Science from De La Salle University, where he studied Information Technology from 2002 to 2006. His educational background supports his extensive experience in managing technology solutions tailored for payroll and compliance services.
Background
Benson Cohun has a diverse professional background, having worked across various sectors in the Asia Pacific region. His career includes roles at multinational companies, where he gained extensive exposure to the financial and retail markets. He began his career at Bank of America as a Senior Analyst in Human Resource Technology APAC and has held positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Dairy Farm Group, and Merrill Lynch, among others. His experience spans project management, technology deployment, and transformation initiatives.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Vistra, Benson Cohun held several positions that contributed to his expertise in technology and human resources. He worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Senior Associate in Human Resources Service Delivery APAC from 2014 to 2017. He also served as a Project Manager at Dairy Farm Group from 2017 to 2019 and as Group HR Technology Manager from 2019 to 2020. His earlier roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, where he focused on human resource technology.
Achievements in Technology Management
Benson Cohun has demonstrated significant achievements in technology management, particularly in the realm of human resource technology. He has extensive experience in managing technology solutions specifically tailored for payroll and compliance services for multinational clients. His strong background in technology deployments and transformation initiatives has positioned him as a key player in enhancing HR technology frameworks within organizations.