Pacific Inter-Link (PIL) has appointed Kiran Dhillon as chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective 1 October 2026.
She will lead the group’s regional HR function, working with businesses across Malaysia, Indonesia and Africa to strengthen people strategy, organisational capabilities and workplace culture.
Dhillon returns to PIL with extensive experience in regional HR leadership, talent management, organisational transformation and leadership development.
She previously served as the company’s regional head of HR for Asia, overseeing strategic people planning, organisational development, employee relations, learning and development, performance management, and rewards.
Dhillon brings regional HR leadership experience
Before rejoining PIL, Dhillon served as senior partner at Talentbook Solutions, where she focused on talent solutions, skills, organisational fit and workforce capabilities.
She previously held the role of director, APAC Centre of Excellence and HR business partner at Brightstar Corp., leading HR service delivery and total rewards across Asia Pacific while partnering with the Malaysia leadership team.
Her responsibilities included compensation and benefits, HR service delivery strategy and regional business partnering.
At iProperty Group, where she served as HR director for Asia, Dhillon led HR operations across multiple Asian markets.
Her remit covered organisational development, talent acquisition and retention, succession planning, workforce planning and total rewards.
She also supported the integration of acquired businesses and their subsequent integration into REA Group.
Returns to PIL with broader regional mandate
Dhillon’s return marks a new chapter in her association with PIL, where she previously led HR for Asia.
Her experience in organisational change, employee engagement, culture and workforce planning is expected to support the group’s people priorities across its regional operations.
Her broader career includes HR leadership roles at SAS, AET Tanker Holdings, MYOB and Henkel, spanning multiple sectors and regional business environments.
In her new role, Dhillon will work closely with PIL’s businesses across Malaysia, Indonesia and Africa to align HR priorities with business growth and strengthen organisational effectiveness.