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Davis Chung
With over 34 years of experience, Davis Chung is a highly experienced Human Resources professional with a strong track record of leadership and transformation across industries, including electronics, semiconductors, IT/high-tech telco, retail, warehousing, engineering, e-commerce, and consultancy.
He has worked with well-known Multinational Corporations such as National Semiconductor, Honeywell Engineering, KPMG, ABB, and Panasonic, holding leadership positions including HR Director, Vice President, and Senior General Manager.
Davis is a dedicated lifelong learner who earned his Master’s degree in Human Resources Development in 2008 and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Management (HR), reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. His key focus areas include HR transformation, industrial relations, ethics, compliance, and workplace harmonization.
KEY RECOGNITIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Malaysia Industrial Court Panel Member: Appointed by the Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia, representing employers for three consecutive terms (2010–2019).
- Global HR Transformation Lead at ABB Malaysia: Successfully led critical projects during the organization’s transition to shared services across Asia Pacific (2016–2017).
- Human Rights Champion at Panasonic Malaysia: Developed policies and procedures for foreign migrant workers, collaborating with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) under the United Nations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Strategic HR initiatives, including talent management, employer branding, and hybrid workplace policies.
- Industrial relations, employee engagement, and collective agreement management.
- HR legal compliance, ethics, and alignment with international labor standards.
Davis Chung’s depth of experience and commitment to fostering effective and inclusive workplaces have made a significant impact across various industries. He continues to focus on building better workplaces where individuals can grow and thrive.
KEY RECOGNITIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Malaysia Industrial Court Panel:
- The Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia appointed him as a panel member representing employers in the Malaysia Industrial Court for three terms, from January 2010 to December 2019.
- ABB Malaysian (beside his full-time role as Head of Human Resources)
- In his role at ABB Malaysia, Mr. Davis Chung led significant initiatives:
- Project Lead Change Management – Communication for Asia Pacific ABB during the Global Human Resource Transformation and Shared Services phase (2016-2017).
- Project Lead for ABB Malaysia in the HR Transformation to Shared Service Centre, collaborating with regional teams.
- Panasonic Malaysia (Beside his full-time roles as Senior General Manager, Human Resources and Legal and Compliance):
- Within the Panasonic Group of Companies Malaysia, Mr. Chung focused on Human Rights:
- He formulated policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to Foreign Migrant Workers.
- Collaborated with Panasonic CSR Japan and the International Organization of Migration (IOM) under the United Nations (UN).
In-depth knowledge and experienced:
- Industrial Relation harmonisation;
- Represent companies and handling trade union in deals with collective agreement, industrial dispute, and engagement
- Managing and handling employee’s relations and harmonization through proactive models
- Human Resources strategic
- HR transformation – HR business partner, HR shared services and techno & reachable models
- Employer Branding and Talent Management: Attraction, talent identification, development, and retention.
- Workplace harmonization – Hybrid workplace models and policies
- HR Legal, Ethics, and Compliance:
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- Employment law and statutory requirements.
- HR and employment ethics and compliance.
- Foreign workers’ human rights align with ILO (International Labor Organization)
- Organization change (OC) and development (OD).
