Singapore, September 2025 — See L. has been appointed as the Regional Head of People, SEA & Oceania at Cathay Pacific. In this expanded role, See will oversee people strategies, organizational effectiveness, and talent management initiatives across Southeast Asia and Oceania, strengthening Cathay Pacific’s regional HR leadership as the airline continues to grow its global footprint.
See has been with Cathay Pacific since 2021, where she most recently served as Regional Head of People, SEA. During this period, she was responsible for driving HR strategy across the region, with a strong focus on talent development, organizational design, and workforce engagement to support Cathay Pacific’s transformation agenda.
Prior to joining Cathay Pacific, See was with Rio Tinto as Human Resource Business Partner for its Commercial division in Singapore. There, she partnered with senior leaders on strategic HR initiatives, talent management, and change management programs to support business performance in a global mining environment.
Earlier, she spent six years with LEO Pharma A/S in Singapore, where she led HR for South Asia in areas of compliance, payroll, and talent management. She also held responsibility for building people practices to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
See began her career in HR leadership with SABIC Innovative Plastics, managing HR across Singapore and ANZ, and with Franklin Offshore International Pte Ltd, where she contributed to HR operations, payroll, and talent management functions. This broad experience across multiple industries has given her deep expertise in managing diverse workforce needs across geographies.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from Nottingham Trent University, which has provided her with a strong academic foundation to complement her extensive HR leadership career.
About Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific is a leading international airline headquartered in Hong Kong, serving over 200 destinations across the globe. Beyond moving passengers from one destination to another, Cathay Pacific is committed to enriching travel experiences and inspiring journeys that go beyond the ordinary. With its focus on service excellence, innovation, and sustainability, the airline continues to be recognized as one of the world’s premier carriers, dedicated to helping travelers discover what’s next.
Read Also : When HR “Produces Nothing”: A Response to Jennifer Sey’s Anti-HR Vision
The Fine Balance: Navigating Work, Life, and Mental Wellbeing
Mind the Leadership Gap – From Learning to Real-World Impact
How the Adecco Group is empowering its employees for the future of work
