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“My strongest professional quality is my ability to build trust and long-term relationships, whether with clients, colleagues, or stakeholders”
Danny Ibrahim,
KeyRate Mortgage
Meet a trailblazing force who transforms organizations and ignites human potential across Asia-Pacific and Japan. With two decades of visionary leadership, Cyl Lin stands as living proof that when positive action meets unwavering determination, extraordinary success follows.
As HR director and APJ HR business partner, Cyl doesn’t just guide corporate leaders – she empowers them to unlock their teams’ limitless possibilities while championing every stage of the talent journey.
Her legacy is written in bold transformations: reimagining Singapore’s HR landscape, architect future-ready organizations, and weaving comprehensive well-being into the fabric of corporate culture. As a fearless change catalyst, she turns complex acquisitions into seamless success stories and builds bridges through groundbreaking Employee Engagement initiatives that elevate entire communities.
Global recognition flows to those who dare to dream bigger, and this is a reality for Cyl. Accolades such as Top Global HR Influencer 2025, Dr. Tarita Shankar Award for Excellence 2025, AdvantageClub’s Most Admired Woman Leader 2025, and Top Most HR Leader in Asia 2024, illuminate her extraordinary impact. From AIA Vitality Corporate Challenge Gold to HRD Hot List 2023, her influence has no borders.
Inspired by John Muir’s profound philosophy, “In every walk with Nature, one receives far more than one seeks,” she leads with boundless gratitude, transforming every encounter – from mentors to challengers – into wisdom. Her international journey through Dubai, Australia, Korea, and London has forged an unstoppable leader who believes deeply that emotional maturity creates compassionate change-makers, inspiring countless others to share knowledge and transform lives.
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Cyl Lin
HR Director and APJ HR Business Partner Tech Data Advanced Solutions (Singapore)
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“I’ve always believed that if you love what you do, you’ll never settle, and that attitude has guided every decision I’ve made”
Danny Ibrahim,
KeyRate Mortgage
2013–2018
2018–2019
2020–2021
2021–Present
2023
HR Leader, South-East Asia and Australasia
2013–2018
Head of Human Resources, Asia
Keynote Speaker at HR Technology Show Asia 2019 – Embrace HR Digital Transformation: Robotics, AI & Chatbots; Corporate Learning Innovations Forum 2019 – Lego Experiential Case Study
2018–2019
Director, Human Resources Asia Pacific
Keynote speaker at HR Technology Show Asia – HR Technology in the Market and People Analytics & HR
2020–2021
2021–Present: HR Director and APJ HR Business Partner; Keynote Speaker at
HR Technology Show Asia – Digitalizing HR & Payroll; People Analytics Data Strategy & Business Intelligence – Utilizing Talent Data to Drive Business Impact; Future of HR APAC – Engage HRBP as a One-Person Analytics Team
2022: Participated in panel discussion Hash Learn x Network – The Future of Work and Technology
2023: HRD Hot List, APJ Champions Club Most Valued Player; Participated in Panel Accelerate HR – Boosting EX and morale: Redesigning employee experience with wellbeing at its core & HR AI Track
Keynote Speaker at 2ECON23 Employee Engagement & Experience Conference in Malaysia – Talent Acquisition & Reward & Talent Retention; Achieved HRD Hotlist, Tech Data APJ Champions Club – Most Valued Player (HR)
2024: Top Most HR Leader in Asia, Singapore Leaders Network Fellowship; Selected as the pioneer Singapore Leaders Network Fellowship; Judge for Employee Experience Awards & HR Excellence Awards; Panel Discussion at Talent Tech Asia Summit – Transformative impact on GenAI and its applications; Panel Discussion at HR & Business Growth Summit – HR in the age of AI: Be the HR that Business truly needs; Keynote Speaker at Talent 4.0: Winning the Race for Talent – Leveraging talent analytics & data story impact & Global HR Excellence Conference – Reimagine HR: Fostering Employee Recognition & Empowerment for Org Success
2025: Top Global HR Influencer, Dr. Tarita Shankar Award for Excellence, AdvantageClub’s Most Admired Woman Leader; Panel Discussion at SGLN Alumni Conference – The Future of Work is changing faster than we can imagine; Panel Discussion at World HRD Congress (HR Tech) – The impact of AI on HR: Opportunities & Challenges; Panel Discussion at Lockton – Decoding Gen Z Equation: Engagement, Expectations & Evolutions; Keynote Speaker at HR Tech Asia – Synergising Business Priorities with Data Insights (C Suite Leadership Track); Keynote Speaker at Total Rewards Strategies Conference – The Power of Purpose Driven Employer Branding through the transformative lens of Total Rewards; Achieved Top Global HR Influencer, Dr. Tarita Shankar Award for Excellence, AdvantageClub’s Most Admired Woman Leader
2021–Present
Group General Counsel and Head of ESG at Probe Group
2023
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
Present
Milestones
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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As a founding member of WOW! (Women. Opportunity. Winning.), an employee resource group created for all women of Ryan Specialty, Phillips Topping has long championed for women in the industry.
“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females,” she adds.
In addition to her sharp marketing eye, the key to Phillips Topping’s success lies in her high-energy approach and positive attitude.
“As the leader of a team, it’s important to motivate and encourage your team members. People work very hard and do their best and it’s important to recognize these efforts. For my career overall, my attitude has been one of curiosity. The more you can learn, the better you’ll understand the business, and then the deeper your knowledge will become, making you a better team member.”
Chief underwriting officer of executive risk at Chubb
President of financial insurance solutions at Kemper
Chief underwriting officer at Axis Capital
CEO of global Insurance at Endurance
CEO of global Insurance at Sompo International
A significant part of his focus today is staying ahead of regulatory change while maintaining a seamless client experience. He tracks updates from regulators and lenders closely and works with his teams to adjust systems as needed.
“My approach to my role and my career has always been rooted in passion, focus, and a relentless pursuit of excellence,” he says. “I’ve never been driven solely by profit or business metrics. I believe in hiring great talent, trusting them, and pushing boundaries because innovation doesn’t come from playing it safe.”
His experience isn’t limited to Canada. Ibrahim has worked in the US and UAE, which shaped his global perspective and comfort with adapting to different markets. He thrives on risk, viewing setbacks as stepping stones to progress.
“I’ve always believed that if you love what you do, you’ll never settle, and that attitude has guided every decision I’ve made,” he adds.
That outlook continues to guide his work and reflects his broader goal of helping move the industry forward. Through his brokerage, lending company, and legal services, Ibrahim is focused on creating long-term value for his clients, his teams, and others working in the field.