Prem Surendran
About Prem Surendran
Prem Surendran is a Talent Acquisition Lead currently working at respond.io in Kuala Lumpur. With experience in various recruitment roles across multiple companies, he focuses on building a people-centric workforce and shaping recruitment strategies in the e-commerce sector.
Current Role at Respond.io
Prem Surendran serves as the Talent Acquisition Lead at respond.io, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on shaping the recruitment strategy to align with the company's vision of becoming a leading platform for online shopping. He plays a critical role in enhancing the recruitment experience and workforce development by collaborating closely with the Management and Leadership Team.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to his current role, Prem Surendran accumulated extensive experience in recruitment across various organizations. He worked as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at HCL Technologies for 11 months in Kuala Lumpur. His career also includes positions as an IT Recruiter at Insistent Technologies & Consulting Sdn Bhd and as a Sourcing Specialist at Kelly Services in the Sacramento area. Additionally, he served as a Recruiter at Oracle for five months and as a Talent Acquisition Manager at iprice group for two years.
Education and Background
Prem Surendran completed his education at SMK Pandan Mewah, where he studied Art/Art Studies from 2005 to 2009. This educational background provided him with foundational skills that he later applied in his recruitment career, particularly in understanding diverse talent and fostering a people-centric approach in workforce development.
Vision for E-commerce in Southeast Asia
Prem Surendran has a vision to transform the e-commerce landscape in Southeast Asia. He aims to make the region the starting point for online shopping for 600 million people. This vision reflects his commitment to enhancing the recruitment processes within SaaS companies and building a workforce that aligns with this goal.
Focus on People-Centric Recruitment
In his recruitment roles, Prem Surendran emphasizes a strong human touch in the recruitment processes. He focuses on building a people-centric workforce, particularly in SaaS companies. His approach involves working closely with management to enhance the overall recruitment experience and ensure that workforce development aligns with organizational goals.