Title:  Vice President Human Resources - APAC

About Us

Codan is a global Group of innovative technology businesses delivering solutions across communications, detection and connection technologies.

Our technologies are relied upon by defence forces, public safety and emergency responders, humanitarian organisations, and resource industries.

We design, develop and manufacture hardware and software solutions that help people stay connected, operate safely, and perform at their best when it matters most.

Established in 1959 and listed in the ASX200 index, Codan (CDA) has grown into a trusted international business with more than 1,100 people across 15 locations worldwide including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, UAE, Ireland, Mexico, Singapore, the UK and the USA. Our products are sold in more than 150 countries.

As we continue to grow, we remain focused on our purpose to meaningfully transform lives through being a trusted provider of innovative ruggedised and reliable communications and consumer products across our core global markets.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Vice President, Human Resources – Asia Pacific (APAC) is responsible for leading the execution and success of Codan’s people, organisation, and culture agenda across the APAC region.

This role holds accountability for a diverse and highly technical workforce spanning multiple countries across Asia Pacific, supporting Codan’s continued growth in complex B2B and B2C markets and advanced technology environments. As a senior regional leadership role within a globally driven HR transformation, the VP HR APAC will implement Group-led people strategies, frameworks, and operating models across the region, while also supporting individual business units in successfully delivering their business plans.

The role requires a leader who can effectively translate global strategy into regional execution, manage large-scale change, and drive consistent adoption, capability uplift, and measurable business outcomes. Success in this position will depend on the ability to navigate varied regulatory, cultural, and market environments across APAC, while building strong relationships and managing multiple stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to regional leadership, aligning people strategy with business objectives across APAC
• Lead the implementation and adoption of Codan’s global HR transformation across the region
• Embed the future HR operating model, clarifying roles across HR, leaders, People Operations, and Centres of Excellence
• Shift regional HR capability from transactional delivery to strategic workforce and organisational partnering
• Implement Group-led frameworks including workforce planning, organisational design, leadership capability, performance management, and talent development
• Drive consistency in compensation, job architecture, and benefits aligned to global standards while considering regional nuances
• Enable effective use of HR technology and data to support decision-making, self-service, and accountability
• Lead change management initiatives to uplift leadership capability and embed new ways of working
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation and regulatory requirements across APAC jurisdictions
• Build and lead a high-performing regional HR team aligned to Codan’s enterprise strategy and values
• Strengthen leadership accountability for people outcomes across the region

About You

You are a seasoned senior HR leader with a strong track record in complex, multinational environments. You bring deep expertise in HR transformation, change leadership, and strategic business partnering, and are adept at operating within a globally aligned model while effectively driving regional execution.

You have demonstrated success in scaling organisations through growth and transformation, ideally within technology, defence, communications, or similarly complex and regulated industries. Your approach balances strategic thinking with operational execution, and you are known for your ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive meaningful organisational outcomes.

You possess strong knowledge of employment frameworks across APAC jurisdictions and are confident navigating varied cultural and regulatory environments. You are a collaborative and pragmatic leader who builds credibility quickly, uplifts leadership capability, and embeds accountability for people outcomes across the business.

Your leadership style is defined by high accountability, a people-first mindset, and a focus on delivering measurable business impact through effective organisational and workforce strategies.

Benefits and Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged.  We are looking for someone with genuine passion and can-do attitude for what they do.

Our Head office is located in Mawson Lakes offering a spacious, modern facility, free secure onsite parking, easy access via public transport, and an onsite subsidised café. We also have recreational facilities including a gym, basketball and tennis court, as well as various game tables. Additionally, our staff are provided flexibility to meet the demands of family life, a child-friendly parenting room, and a variety of staff events to connect with colleagues across the Codan Group.

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