Pacific Inter-Link Appoints New HR Chief
The firm appoints Kiran Dhillon as CHRO to manage human resources operations across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Africa.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in People
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Pacific Inter-Link appointed Kiran Dhillon as chief human resources officer effective 1 October 2026. She now leads the human resources function for the group across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Africa.
Why it matters
This executive appointment signals a strategic focus on human capital management in the company's core operating regions. The leadership change reflects a push for centralized HR oversight across geographically dispersed markets.
Dhillon oversees HR functions across three primary regions, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Africa. The scale of the regional workforce remains undisclosed.
The players
Kiran Dhillon
An experienced human resources executive who previously held roles at Talentbook Solutions, Brightstar Corp., and iProperty Group.
Pacific Inter-Link
A multinational firm with extensive operations across Malaysia, Indonesia, and various markets within Africa.
The details
As CHRO, Dhillon manages the group's total HR function, bridging operational requirements across multiple international jurisdictions. She previously held HR and leadership roles at iProperty Group, Brightstar Corp., and Talentbook Solutions, where she served as senior partner. This appointment marks her return to Pacific Inter-Link, having previously worked there as regional head of HR from 2013 to 2014.
Timeline
1 October 2026: Dhillon's appointment as CHRO became effective.
Market Landscape
This move follows the broader industry pattern of multinational firms centralizing human resources leadership to manage regional compliance and talent strategy. It marks a departure from fragmented regional oversight toward a unified global HR structure.
Owners and operators should monitor how centralized HR leadership impacts regional hiring and compliance workflows in emerging markets. Assess whether your current HR structure offers the agility required to manage multi-jurisdictional labor regulations.
The takeaway
Executive transitions of this scale often precede shifts in recruitment standards and employee engagement programs. Monitor internal communications from the group to identify changes in regional staffing requirements or labor compliance standards.
Further reading
For more on executive transitions and organizational leadership, visit our People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by HR Katha.
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