In an exclusive interview with People Matters, Peta Latimer, CEO of Mercer, Singapore, shares her insights and perspective on the evolving SEA talent landscape, growth markets, future of work, leadership and navigating structural shifts, regulatory policies, and volatility in the changing marketplace.
Peta Latimer is the CEO at Mercer, Singapore. She is a global business leader with extensive experience across a range of industries and high profile projects. With many years spent advising multinationals on change and workforce transformation, and having run successful consulting teams, Peta is passionate about making a difference in the way work works and is always looking to drive high performance through people in an authentic and sustainable way.
Peta joined Mercer from KPMG Singapore, where she was leading the People & Change Advisory Practice for the past two and half years. With a focus on market impact, Peta represented the Firm through professional memberships, IBM & Workday Alliance Partner, and participated as a Keynote and Panel Speaker for events across the region. Prior to KPMG, Peta held several leadership positions, including the Head of Smarter Workforce for IBM ASEAN and Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion for Kenexa Ltd which was acquired by IBM in 2010. Working across Europe & Asia Pacific for IBM Kenexa, Peta was instrumental in building stronger brand recognition for the company.
Peta has a Masters in Organizational Psychology from Birkbeck University of London, United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Sydney, Australia.
You have a distinguished track record and extensive experience across a range of sectors. What has this journey been like and what have been the key learnings for you?
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