Andrew NIP
Global Head Of Talent Development
Paris
Summary
An international HR leader with deep expertise in full-cycle HR and Talent Management, experienced in start-up, scale-up and established business environments with proven track-record in delivering innovative HR strategies and Change Management. Personable and adaptable with passion for fostering employee development and organizational growth with over 15 years of HR experience, including >10 years of leadership experience. Possesses expertise in business partnership and team building, complemented by skills in data analysis and effective communication. Dedicated to driving impactful talent strategies and enhancing workplace culture and performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Global Head of Talent Development & HR Projects
LVMH
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee the global talent strategy for the Fashion Division at LVMH, consisting of 9 separate businesses, 7 key regions and 14000+ employees.
- Lead respective Maison and Regional Talent Heads to implement synergized Talent initiatives and actions.
- Lead the global succession and organization reviews by partnering with Brand HR Directors and Group HR.
- Create innovative and scalable talent development solutions to address strategic organizational gaps such as leadership acceleration programs, change management programs, career development roadmap and next-generation acceleration initiatives.
- In charge of executive-level recruitment projects - full-cycle from market-mapping, headhunting, assessment to on-boarding.
- Created the first Global HR Upskilling Program to elevate HR's competencies in coaching, career management and talent development.
- Act as a bridge between LVMH Holding HR and the 9 Maisons within our division to drive large-scale projects, change, and alignment.
- Lead talent management actions including global mobility for executive-level talents
Director of Talent, Asia, LVMH Fashion Group
LVMH
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Accountable for the overall Talent strategy for Fashion Group (CELINE, GIVENCHY, KENZO, MARC JACOBS, LOEWE, MOYNAT) across Asia (Greater China, Southeast Asia and Oceania, Korea)
- Created the Centre of Excellence (COE) structure by recruiting, onboarding and upskilling a team of 10 Talent Managers
- Talent Acquisition: Executive-level recruitment for N and N-1 across the Group
- Vendor management and optimization, Employer Branding, Talent Assessment, Graduate MT Recruitment, and Talent Mapping
- Talent Management: Succession Planning, Career Reviews, Global mobility, workforce planning
- Talent Development: Creation of the Digital MT Programme (first in the Group), Graduate MT Programme, High-Potential Acceleration Programme and cross-region development programmes, Retail Leadership Programme (launched across the region), Change Managemenet Programme
- Employee Engagement and Communication: Launched first-ever Fashion Group Engagement Survey for Asia
- Winner of HRRoot Best HR Practice for Retail Excellence Programme 2022
Head of HR (Greater China)
Hays Specialist Recruitment
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Accountable for the HR, training and internal recruitment functions for the region, including the management of 28 staff and their key deliverables (hiring, inducting and performance management)
- Part of the Executive Board, partnering with the Greater China MD and 4 Regional Directors to drive change in organizational culture and performance
- Formulate strategies, develop policies, processes and tools in HR, Talent Acquisition, L&D, engagement and Talent Management to build employees’ capabilities and drive sustainable and profitable business growth
- Personally responsible for the leadership development agenda, talent management strategies, succession planning and employee engagement initiatives for Hays Asia
- Chair of the Hays Global L&D Steering Committee, responsible for forming the global L&D agenda and strategy
- Chair of the Asia Diversity & Inclusion Steering Committee, created the overall Diversity strategy as well as Employee Resource Groups to improve inclusivity within the business
Regional Head of Talent Acquisition and L&D
Hays Specialist Recruitment
12.2017 - 04.2022
- Manage firm-wide talent acquisitions strategies including employer branding, talent attraction, senior-level hiring, and university partnerships
- Plan the sales learning programmes from entry-level to director-level inclusive of appropriate measures and controls to maximize business return
- Member of the Asia Strategy Board, providing advice and consultation to Directors on people-related matters, with a focus on culture, learning and development and talent acquisition
- Designed and executed new best-in-class, country-specific digital and classroom training in line with business objectives for over 1500 staff in the region
- Personally responsible for the development and delivery of leadership and management-related training curriculums
- Built new talent attraction and engagement strategies through employer branding and assessment tools for consulting/sales staff, including revamping Assessment Centres for Sales Associates and experienced consultants
- Supported senior management in designing and delivering leadership training as well as 1-on-1 coaching and engagement with senior stakeholders and high-potentials (Career Reviews)
- Standardised L&D and TA processes and protocols across the region to drive operational excellence and increasing efficiency and internal branding/stakeholder buy-in of these two functions
- Provided client onsite training to Goodyear Ltd and Bank of America Merrill Lynch and conducted Master workshops with 100+ senior-level hiring managers
- Designed and implemented a 12 months training program for our RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) business, rolled out to over 200 stakeholders
- Created the Hays Internship Programme, Expert Researcher Programme and Management Development Programme
- Supported in the inception and delivery of key HR initiatives including staff engagement (YOURVOICE) and employee benefits programmes
Talent Acquisition and L&D Manager
Hays Specialist Recruitment
12.2011 - 12.2017
- Progressed 5 times in 6 years from managing the Sales Training portfolio to overseeing all L&D and TA activities across the Asia region
- Opened 3 new offices (Malaysia, Osaka and Gaungzhou) and supported in the hiring and onboarding of new teams and ensuring optimal time to productivity and profit
- Authored multiple new training initiatives based on business needs - Advanced Business Development; Candidate Management; Headhunting; Intern Programme; Leadership Transition; LinkedIn; Negotiation; Executive Presence; Change Management; Cross-cultural Communication
- Created strategic partnerships with overseas universities (US, Australia and the UK) to recruit Asian graduates and returnees
Executive Search in Banking
Hays Specialist Recruitment Australia
10.2009 - 11.2011
- Held various positions in recruitment for the Banking, Accountancy & Finance division in Sydney, Australia.
- Awarded Top-Biller and fast-tracked promotions to Senior Consultant.
- Promoted after 2.5 years to become Internal Trainer in Australia.
Psychometric Testing Specialist
Personnel Decisions International
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Company Overview: Now Korn Ferry Consulting Group Sydney, Australia
- Now Korn Ferry Consulting Group Sydney, Australia
Education
Bachelor of Human Resource Management -
Macquarie University
01.2003 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Macquarie University
01.2003 - 01.2008
Skills
Leadership Development
Executive Search
HR analytics
Succession Planning
Executive Coaching
Board/Executive Committee Presentations
Change Management
Organisation Design
Personal Information
Nationality: Australian
Extra-Curricular
Chair of the Australian Chamber of Commerce Education & Employability Committee Adjunct Professor at the International Business School at Xi’an JiaoTong Liverpool University Volunteering Teacher at Stepping Stones – for migrant children in Shanghai to learn English
Proficiency
Fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Shanghainese, MS Office, SPSS, Go1, SuccessFactors, CultureAmp, Articulate 360, MBTI certified, Predictive Index, Talent Predix, DISC Certified, Member of the American Institute of Human Resources
Certification
Mastering the Art of HR Data
Timeline
Global Head of Talent Development & HR Projects
LVMH
10.2024 - Current
Talent Predix Certified Practitioner
03-2024
Mastering the Art of HR Data
12-2023
Director of Talent, Asia, LVMH Fashion Group
LVMH
04.2022 - 10.2024
Head of HR (Greater China)
Hays Specialist Recruitment
03.2020 - 04.2022
Predictive Index Certified Practitioner
03-2019
Regional Head of Talent Acquisition and L&D
Hays Specialist Recruitment
12.2017 - 04.2022
Talent Acquisition and L&D Manager
Hays Specialist Recruitment
12.2011 - 12.2017
Executive Search in Banking
Hays Specialist Recruitment Australia
10.2009 - 11.2011
Psychometric Testing Specialist
Personnel Decisions International
01.2007 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Human Resource Management -
Macquarie University
01.2003 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Macquarie University
01.2003 - 01.2008
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