ROSIE CHIN-MCLAUGHLIN is a seasoned practitioner in the Human Resources and Organizational Development fields with over 20 years of hands-on experience within the financial services, travel and hospitality industries in the Asia Pacific region. She has a special interest in the study of culture and its implications for management practices.

Rosie was previously the Asia Pacific Regional Vice President of Human Resources Development for the American Express International Inc. She was responsible for the training and development of more than 10,000 employees throughout this diverse region (i.e. comprising of 13 markets). Prior to that she was Head of Human Resources & Regional Training for Bank of America based in Hong Kong.

In addition, she has held senior executive positions, leading the Human Resources teams of several 5 star International Hotel chains including the Grand hotel (U.K) and the Mandarin Oriental Group. Rosie also headed up the corporate Human Resources Office for the Lee Gardens Hotel Management Company and was responsible for several of their hotels properties from pre-opening to hotel operational stages in the different regions of China.

As a consultant, Rosie has similarly enjoyed a wide array of challenges from a diverse group of clients and industries. Her more recent projects have included the curriculum redevelopment and rollout of a Change Management Program for the Asian markets, the setting up of a outsourcing company for the hospitality industry based in Hong Kong and China, the design of a range of corporate legal products and services for a innovative, Australian based start-up company as well a number of high profile executive search assignments in Australia, US and in Asia.

Rosie holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Manchester, and a MBA from the University of Durham. She received her undergraduate degree in Hotel and Catering Management from the University of Brighton, UK.

VIVIAN ZHANG has 8 years of human capital generalist and management experiences with a multinational telecommunication company, assuming the lead role and responsibilities in human capital, across Asia Pacific.

Vivian has experience in HR policy set up, managing the whole spectrum of recruitment, selection and hiring process for ANZ region. She is well versed in employees benchmarking, counselling, coaching, driving performance management programs, conduct manpower planning, OHS and managed outsourced payroll service for ANZ.

Vivian is also extremely familiar with China market, particularly with graduate recruitment, conducting training need analysis, organising training, conducting training evaluation, and providing training to locals and expats. She has championed new HR systems, competency assessment & competency based training and has conducted performance appraisal and regional recruitment activities for multinational corporations in China.

Vivian is a member of AHRI and possesses a Master Degree in HRM from University of Melbourne and a BA in Computer Science from China.