Logicalis, has appointed Arissa Wong as Vice President –Human Resources (HR) for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, effective immediately. This newly formed role follows the departure of Scott Brown, the previous head of Employee Experience for Logicalis Australia.

Arissa, who has been head of HR for Logicalis Asia since 2020, will now manage HR operations for the entire APAC region, including Australia. With over 10 years of HR experience, Arissa has played a key role in shaping talent strategies and boosting employee engagement at Logicalis Asia. In her new position, Arissa will work on aligning HR initiatives across APAC, driving Logicalis talent acquisition, employee experience, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and providing a platform for employees to develop a fulfilling career.

Chong-Win Lee, CEO, Logicalis APAC, said, "Arissa has already had a huge impact on Logicalis’s HR efforts across Asia. She’s been instrumental in making sure our Logicalis HR strategy lines up with our business goals. In her expanded role, I’m confident Arissa will continue to make improvements and help Logicalis APAC attract and keep top talent while making sure the employee experience supports our growth plans across the APAC region."

Arissa Wong, Vice President – HR, Logicalis APAC, said, "I'm excited to step into this role and work with the various Logicalis teams across APAC. Logicalis is committed to creating strong employee experiences, and I’m determined to continue this focus. Our goal is to create an environment where people can thrive and advance their careers, and I’m eager to drive initiatives that empower our teams and support talent development across the region."

Logicalis APAC also announced that Tanur Parira will take on the role of HR business partner for Australia and will continue to support APAC initiatives including DEI, as well as contribute to shaping the service delivery centre (SDC) in Malaysia. Tanur will report directly to Arissa and work closely with the Logicalis Australia team.

As Logicalis continues to strengthen its position in the APAC market, the company’s HR leadership will play a critical role in supporting its expansion and ensuring that Logicalis remains an employer of choice in the region.

Logicalis APAC is focused on DEI efforts, having set ambitious targets to improve the workplace for employees, achieve gender equity, and eliminate the gender pay gap. Both Arissa and Tanur are responsible for ensuring Logicalis APAC is a great place to work and providing a platform for employees to develop a fulfilling career. For more information visit: careers.logicalis.com

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