Yan solves problems. Throughout his fifteen plus year journey, he has always believed in leaving a place in better shape than he found it.
Wearing multiple hats – Coach, Consultant, Business Advisor, Mediator and HR expert, he has an established track record of helping leaders and organisations succeed. Yan has worked across the full remit of human capital and brings a unique blend of experience as a Consultant as well as internal employee and leader.
Yan has had the privilege of partnering with leaders and businesses across the Asia Pacific region including industries & sectors within Tech, Financial Services, Education, Aviation & Logistics, FMCG, Utilities and Not-for-Profit. At the same time, his direct experience in senior internal roles allows him to bring commercial acumen and first-hand understanding of leadership challenges to his consulting and coaching work.
Yan's internal roles have included heading HR Business Partnering & Operations in APAC for a leading Global Market Maker and numerous HR Business Partnering roles at one of Australia’s big four banks. Prior to starting Growth Wave, he also worked at a number of leading global and local Consulting firms.
In addition to his professional and entrepreneurial work, Yan has also contributed his skills to the community, including:
- Australian Youth Ambassador for Development posting 2010-11, based in the Philippines;
- Mentoring on the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Program; and
- Pro bono Conflict Resolution Upskilling for School Teachers.