Get to know us

Since 2014, People Empowered Malaysia has brought 100 years of collective experience to human resource advisory, including strategy, operations and technology. We are a trusted partner to Malaysian companies and multinational businesses operating internationally, from start-ups and SMEs to public-listed companies. Our technology providers offer best-in-class and cost-effective solutions for your HR requirements.

Our mission

To enable organisations to get the most out of their people by providing expert, hands-on solutions in change management, process operations, and strategic organisation design.

Our vision

To help build resilient and agile organisations that are well-equipped to navigate market shifts, freeing our clients to focus on their core strategic goals.

The team

Our team brings together decades of expertise. Zailani Ali, a co-founder, started the business and has over 25 years of senior HR experience across diverse industries in both multinational and local companies. Our other co-founder, Abby Grewal, offers more than 20 years of experience in search and talent management.

Marlene Kaur, a corporate affairs executive with 25+ years’ experience in regulated industries. She specialises in reputation, sustainability, and crisis leadership for major financial institutions and digital banking ventures. ManoGovindaraju is a senior business and technology executive with over 30 years of leadership experience driving growth, transformation, and operational excellence across ASEAN and emerging markets. David Symes is a chartered accountant and former FTSE 100 Deputy Head of Compliance. He is an expert in cost-effectively recruiting specialist risk, data privacy, and financial crime staff across all global sectors.

Collectively, we possess extensive local and international experience.