Karl Woon, Executive Director, Human Capital Management Division Goldman Sachs

2025 Speakers2025 Human Need vs. Business Need
Written By Lorena Chan

Karl Woon joined Goldman Sachs in 2008 and currently oversees the delivery of the firm's employee wellness and benefits programs in Asia Pacific.

He also serves as the head of Human Capital Management for Hong Kong, overseeing local talent frameworks and regulatory development.

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2025 Balancing the Human Need vs. the business need of menopause

Karl has over 25 years of experience in rewards, with a career spanning both consulting and the financial services industry. A passionate advocate for inclusion and community engagement, Karl actively contributes to the firm’s community and social impact programs.

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Christopher Harrocks, Regional Treasurer at HSBC
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Lesther Kelly Libarios, Senior Vice President, Corporate, Jefferies
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Emery Fung, Founder of Awkward Conversations
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Nikki davies, Founder of conextion
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Michelle Zheng, Wellness & EB Distribution Communication Director, AXA Hong Kong & Macau
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Fiona Nott, CEO of The Women’s Foundation
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Ewan Qian, Menopause Advocate and Consultant, EY APAC
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Chris Bowden, Head of Cargo Global Partnerships & Co-Chair of the Gender Equity Network at Cathay Group
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Catherine Leung, Partner, Head of Employment at Lewis Silkin
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Sian Hooper, Co-Head of HR, APAC at Bloomberg
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Rebecca Sharpe, Chief Financial Officer, Cathay Group
Rebecca Sharpe, Chief Financial Officer, Cathay Group
Kate Hu, Comedian and Emcee
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Monisha Dadlani, Counsellor at AMINDSET
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