I am a Strategic Communications Lead with nearly 20 years of experience guiding transformation programs and scaling culture across global organisations. I excel at turning business strategy into people outcomes by mobilising workforce readiness and driving change adoption within complex, matrix environments. Across APAC and beyond, I lead internal communications, change management, DEI initiatives and capability-building that align stakeholder behaviours with strategic objectives. I’m passionate about bridging the gap between strategy and execution—whether through AI-enabled transformation, governance, or engaging campaigns that boost participation, loyalty, and measurable impact.

Robert Teo

I am a Strategic Communications Lead with nearly 20 years of experience guiding transformation programs and scaling culture across global organisations. I excel at turning business strategy into people outcomes by mobilising workforce readiness and driving change adoption within complex, matrix environments. Across APAC and beyond, I lead internal communications, change management, DEI initiatives and capability-building that align stakeholder behaviours with strategic objectives. I’m passionate about bridging the gap between strategy and execution—whether through AI-enabled transformation, governance, or engaging campaigns that boost participation, loyalty, and measurable impact.

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I am a Strategic Communications Lead with nearly 20 years of experience guiding transformation programs and scaling culture across global organisations. I excel at turning business strategy into people outcomes by mobilising workforce readiness and driving change adoption within complex, matrix environments.

Across APAC and beyond, I lead internal communications, change management, DEI initiatives and capability-building that align stakeholder behaviours with strategic objectives. I’m passionate about bridging the gap between strategy and execution—whether through AI-enabled transformation, governance, or engaging campaigns that boost participation, loyalty, and measurable impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Principal Employee Engagement and Internal Communications Specialist at NTT DATA Inc
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
Led workforce transformation by adopting two purpose-built AI platforms with 77% registrations among technical cohorts and 64% among general employees. Directed AI awareness campaigns achieving 91% completion for GenAI Academy in APAC. Scaled APAC AI competition with 114% YoY participation growth (2025 to 2026). Designed and implemented communications for a new job-banding and rewards model impacting 8,000+ employees across APAC. Led change management workstream impacting 5,000+ employees in APAC to support the transition to a new global operating model.
People and Culture Manager at AEA International Holdings (operating as Int’l SOS)
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Directed the Group-wide internal communications strategy to align workforce awareness and behaviours with P&C objectives. Planned and implemented the change management strategy using user-journey mapping and impact analysis to advance the P&C transformation agenda. Acted as strategic lead for Global Diversity & Inclusion, establishing regional DEI committees and integrating inclusive practices into the corporate culture.
RISE Programme - Digital Transformation & Change Management at Digital BCG Academy, Boston Consulting Group
April 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Completed a six-month, full-time certification programme on Digital Transformation & Change Management as part of the SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme.
Director at Singapore Red Cross
May 1, 2015 - March 1, 2021
Operational leadership of a multi-disciplinary team across communications, operations, partnerships and governance. Directed national blood donation campaigns, recruiting 19.8k new donors annually and achieving a 10% growth in the donor pool (2015–2021). Enhanced partner and donor loyalty metrics by 14% and 18% respectively through strategic engagement. Established data governance SOPs aligned with PDPA and IM8 standards to ensure organisational integrity.
Marketing and Communications Manager at Dick Smith Electronics
May 1, 2009 - December 1, 2014
Managed marketing and communications operations in a high-growth consumer electronics environment, driving campaigns and stakeholder engagement to support brand and sales objectives.
Communications Officer at Youth Affairs Council of Victoria
September 1, 2007 - March 1, 2009
Led communications initiatives to engage youth and stakeholders, supporting policy and program delivery.
Communications Officer at Deakin University
October 1, 2005 - September 1, 2007
Coordinated communications activities to support university programs and stakeholder engagement.

Education

Graduate Diploma in Media Practice at The University of Sydney
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Bachelor of Arts in English (First-Class Honours) at The University of Sydney
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002

Qualifications

RISE Programme - Digital BCG Academy (SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways)
April 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment