The Hupo Podcast

We welcome Larissa Murmann, Digital Chief HR Officer at Unilever International, to the Hupo podcast this week!

Larissa gives us an insider's perspective on some of Unilever International's most innovative HR practices: from 4-day work weeks to supporting top performers in starting their own companies, her team is truly leading the way! We dive into how to navigate digital transformations and build high-performing teams based on trust.

If you want to learn about the future of work from a leader charting the path, this episode is one you should not miss!

In this week's episode of the Hupo Podcast, we speak with AirAsia's CPO, Intan Shahira, on how she built an engaged, resilient, and evolving post-Covid culture.

Intan takes us through her career milestones, from consulting to HR, and dives into why it is essential for HR leaders to have a seat at the business table. This is a conversation you won't want to miss!

This week on the Hupo Podcast, we sit down with Victoria Bethlehem, Group Human Resource Director at Education in Motion, to unpack what it takes to build people strategies that scale and drive transformation.

Victoria has led HR in both multinationals and high-growth startups, tackling everything from strategy misalignment to culture breakdowns.

She shares how to turn HR from reactive to strategic, cut through the noise with the Look, Listen, and Learn approach, and redefine real employee well-being.

We also get into lessons from Jitjatjo and Adventus.io on scaling HR without breaking culture.

In this week's episode of Hupo's Podcast, we speak with Sara Yik, CHRO at the Singapore Institute of Management, on how aligning roles with business strategy transformed the organization.

Sara shares how SIM redesigned its organisational structure from a clean slate, ensuring every role was purposefully mapped to business goals—not as a headcount-cutting exercise, but as a shift towards a skills-based approach and continuous learning, including the launch of a corporate learning academy.

The result? A more strategic workforce and a 100+ spot jump in Singapore’s Best Employer rankings.

In this episode of the Hupo Podcast, we’re joined by Dharma Chandran, Chief People Officer at Toll Group, as he shares why being commercially savvy is a game-changer for HR leaders.

Taking us through his fascinating career journey, from making a pivot into HR to driving transformative change at top organizations, Dharma offers powerful insights on how HR leaders can elevate their influence by aligning HR strategies with broader business objectives and thinking like true business partners.

How can HR leaders drive a skill-based transformation that delivers real business impact?

In this episode of the Hupo Podcast, Urvi Jobalia, Global Head of Talent Deployment and Resourcing at Standard Chartered, shares how her team piloted skill-based initiatives to boost internal mobility, enhance engagement, and align HR strategies with measurable ROI.

Urvi's data-driven approach highlights the importance of starting small, focusing on business priorities, and building a strong case for change.

Multigenerational workforces are now the norm, but the dynamics between a GenZ'er and a GenX'er aren't always easy to navigate.

What’s the secret to building a culture employees love?

At Central Pattana, it starts with treating employees like customers.In the latest episode of the Hupo Podcast, we spoke with Akarin Phureesitr, Chief People Officer at Central Pattana, about how this mindset has driven the company’s recognition as Thailand’s Best Employer for four years in a row.

In the latest episode of the Hupo Podcast, Sahil Arora chats with Ivan Zenović (Former Director of Talent Acquisition and Development, North Asia at Louis Vuitton) about how Rugby (yes, rugby!) helped shape his HR leadership game.

At Unilever, purpose isn’t just a guiding principle—it’s the engine driving growth. By integrating purpose into every HR process, from performance reviews to career development, Unilever is creating a workplace where employees are not only engaged but empowered to drive business success.

In this episode of The Hupo Podcast episode, Sahil Arora speaks with Anser Aly, Head of Unilever's Global Learning and Leadership Centre about how HR leaders can leverage purpose to drive performance and ultimately organisational success.