Asohan Satkunasingham
Global HR Strategist | CQ Pioneer | Author | Leadership Educator
With over three decades of hands-on leadership experience in HR across Asia and beyond, I’ve had the privilege of helping over 24,486 professionals in more than 10 countries grow into courageous, character-driven leaders.
Professional Journey & Purpose
With over three decades of progressive HR leadership, Asohan Satkunasingham has built a legacy in transforming the practice from “Human Resource” to “Human as Source” — placing people not just as assets, but as the origin of purpose, innovation, and lasting value. He has worked with multinational corporations in the plantation and manufacturing sectors, navigating unionized environments and advising leaders at strategic levels across Southeast Asia.
As an HRD Corp Accredited Trainer, Asohan delivers tailored learning and development programs, offers strategic HR advisory services, and designs intervention-based consulting solutions that drive both organizational performance and individual excellence.
“My purpose is to serve – to help businesses optimize their people strategy and empower individuals to lead with purpose and character.”
Guided by this mission, Asohan’s approach integrates deep HR expertise with a character-centered leadership philosophy, enabling leaders to grow not only in capability — but in conscience, courage, and clarity.
Beyond Consulting:
Educator. Policy Contributor. Nation Builder.
Asohan’s impact extends to national-level policymaking, education, and global HR influence.
Industrial Court of Malaysia
Served two terms as an Employer's Panel Member, contributing to fair and effective industrial dispute resolution.
National Occupational Skills Panel
Evaluated national skill standards, shaping workforce development under the Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia.
Lecturer in HRM
Lectured at Open University Malaysia, Wawasan Open University, Meritus University, and Olympia College, mentoring future HR leaders.
National Directory of Industrial Experts
Previously listed as a recognized HR industrial expert by the Malaysian government, highlighting national-level credibility.
Gerson Lehrman Group & Business Intelligence Board
Member of elite global advisory groups, providing insights on HR strategy, talent development, and workforce dynamics.
Conferences, Summits, Forums
Moderated and spoke at numerous national and international forums, bringing forward character-driven leadership topics.
Vision 2030: Scaling Impact by Building Leaders
Asohan Satkunasingham is on a mission to amplify leadership impact across industries and borders. His goals are clear:
🚀 Strengthen 300 organizations through strategic HR and leadership consulting
→ Progress to date: 215 organizations transformed
🎓 Develop 50,000 professionals through high-impact training, coaching, and assessments
→ Progress to date: 24,486 individuals empowered
This is more than a vision — it’s a calling to reshape the way leaders think, act, and grow. One leader at a time. One culture at a time. One lasting impact at a time.
