Leading a Global HR Revolution: Chee-Wei Tan on Scaling HR at Speed | Rolling Stories S5 E12
Wed Jan 14 2026
In this episode of Rolling Stories, we sit down with Chee-Wei Tan, Chief Human Capital Officer at SATS Ltd, to unpack one of the most ambitious global HR transformations in recent times.Following a major acquisition, SATS expanded from 17,000 to 70,000 employees, bringing together diverse cultures, systems, and ways of working. Chee-Wei shares powerful insights on adaptive leadership, HR integration, and building a unified global organization at scale.In this episode, you’ll learn about:
Managing large-scale HR transformation after acquisitionBlending legacy systems across geographiesBuilding a strong global culture amid rapid growthOvercoming resistance to changeReward integration and talent mobility challengesLeadership lessons from navigating complexityCareer advice for future HR leadersWhether you’re a CHRO, HR leader, business leader, or HR tech enthusiast, this conversation is a masterclass in leading change at scale.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy conversations on leadership, people strategy, and HR transformation.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:14 – The Ambitious HR Transformation01:48 – Initial Challenges and Assumptions05:23 – Co-Creation and Integration09:50 – Building a Global Company13:24 – Leadership and Cultural Shifts22:43 – Challenges in Reward Integration24:03 – Enabling Talent Mobility25:07 – Addressing Resistance to Change27:38 – Moments of Encouragement27:56 – Global Events and Recognition32:57 – Leadership Insights & Career Advice35:27 – Rapid Fire#HRTransformation #CHRO #LeadershipPodcast #GlobalHR #PeopleStrategy #RollingStories #SATS #HRLeadership #FutureOfWork #TalentManagement
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In this episode of Rolling Stories, we sit down with Chee-Wei Tan, Chief Human Capital Officer at SATS Ltd, to unpack one of the most ambitious global HR transformations in recent times.Following a major acquisition, SATS expanded from 17,000 to 70,000 employees, bringing together diverse cultures, systems, and ways of working. Chee-Wei shares powerful insights on adaptive leadership, HR integration, and building a unified global organization at scale.In this episode, you’ll learn about: Managing large-scale HR transformation after acquisitionBlending legacy systems across geographiesBuilding a strong global culture amid rapid growthOvercoming resistance to changeReward integration and talent mobility challengesLeadership lessons from navigating complexityCareer advice for future HR leadersWhether you’re a CHRO, HR leader, business leader, or HR tech enthusiast, this conversation is a masterclass in leading change at scale.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy conversations on leadership, people strategy, and HR transformation.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:14 – The Ambitious HR Transformation01:48 – Initial Challenges and Assumptions05:23 – Co-Creation and Integration09:50 – Building a Global Company13:24 – Leadership and Cultural Shifts22:43 – Challenges in Reward Integration24:03 – Enabling Talent Mobility25:07 – Addressing Resistance to Change27:38 – Moments of Encouragement27:56 – Global Events and Recognition32:57 – Leadership Insights & Career Advice35:27 – Rapid Fire#HRTransformation #CHRO #LeadershipPodcast #GlobalHR #PeopleStrategy #RollingStories #SATS #HRLeadership #FutureOfWork #TalentManagement