Desmond Koh

Desmond Koh, IHRP-SP, currently serves as Head of People at Antares Ventures, Canopus Advisors, Hydroleap, and Head of People and Culture at Ackcio. With extensive experience in human resources across various tech and high-growth environments, Desmond specializes in leadership development, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement. Key achievements include securing Great Place to Work certification, leading significant global headcount growth, and implementing cost-effective operational solutions. Previous roles include Senior Human Resources Partner at Livspace and Senior Human Resources Specialist at Schneider Electric, alongside various positions at GE. Desmond holds a Master's Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management from Baruch College and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from The University of Western Australia.