Claire Lin
CHRO
Taipei
Summary
Strategic CHRO & People Operations Leader with 15+ years of experience in global organizational transformation and high-velocity scaling. Proven track record in Pre-IPO readiness (Vpon/TWSE, 17LIVE/SGX) and managing high-stakes PMI for BlackRock. Expert in architecting HR infrastructures from 0 to 1 across Asia, North America, and EMEA, balancing institutional governance with entrepreneurial agility. A strategic partner to CEOs, specializing in aligning organizational design with revenue and building top-tier AI/technical talent pipelines for NYSE-listed giants.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
CHRO
Vpon
01.2024 - Current
- Led enterprise-wide HR governance to support Vpon’s pre-IPO readiness, consolidating and institutionalizing multiple years of HR frameworks and internal controls to meet the stringent requirements of auditors and underwriters; successfully completed all HR due diligence with no material gaps identified.
- Served as the HR lead in M&A and corporate transformation, overseeing the people integration strategy (PMI), organizational risk assessment, and compliance alignment to ensure business continuity and post-transaction stability.
- Architected and scaled international HR infrastructures across JP, TW, CN, HK, SG, and TH—enabling market entry and supporting Vpon’s regional go-to-market (GTM) strategy through localized compliance, talent frameworks, and operational readiness.
- Designed and implemented a group-wide grade system & salary architecture, establishing a disciplined job evaluation methodology that enhanced pay equity, external competitiveness, and transparency in executive decision-making.
- Directed the enterprise HR digital transformation by implementing a company-wide HRIS, significantly improving data integrity, real-time reporting capability, and operational scalability to support rapid growth.
- Standardized HR compliance and governance models across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring consistent adherence to local labor regulations while maintaining global policy alignment to mitigate legal and operational risks.
Global TA & People Partner
Amber Group
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Global HR Leader (Sales & Product) | Amber Group
- Strategic CEO Partnership & Advisory: Acted as the primary HR advisor to the CEO for Sales & Product BUs; drove organizational design, strategic workforce planning, and executive search to fortify the group’s most commercially critical divisions.
- Global Market Expansion (0 to 1): Spearheaded end-to-end HR infrastructure setup for new and frontier markets (U.S., Europe, Africa, Vietnam, Indonesia), including legal entity establishment, regulatory compliance, and GTM talent strategies.
- Regional Coordination & Governance: Coordinated local HR execution across a distributed team (CN, SG, HK, TW), balancing global policy alignment with regional flexibility to mitigate operational risks during periods of hyper-growth.
- High-Velocity Talent Acquisition & RPO Management: Orchestrated a global hiring engine that successfully onboarded 1,000+ employees; leveraged RPO projects and external executive resources to accelerate hiring while optimizing the “Time-to-Productivity” framework.
- Workforce Optimization & Crisis Management: Directed high-impact workforce restructuring initiatives during the 2022 crypto winter; executed large-scale personnel optimization to aggressively reduce labor costs and ensure business continuity amidst the extreme volatility of the Web3/Fintech sector.
CHRO
New Green Power
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Strategic Post-M&A Integration (BlackRock Acquisition) Led the HR post-acquisition integration for New Green Power (NGP) following its NT$7 billion acquisition by BlackRock—the firm’s first global investment in a renewable energy developer. Served as the primary HR liaison for BlackRock to ensure the organization met global institutional standards for governance and operational excellence.
- Organizational Transformation & Scalability Transformed the legacy HR infrastructure into a scalable, SOP-driven MNC framework. Institutionalized group-wide HR policies, internal controls, and reporting systems to align with BlackRock’s post-investment management requirements and global compliance standards.
- Cultural Integration & Change Management Spearheaded the cultural transition from a local developer mindset to an international corporate culture. Harmonized values, professional ethics, and workflows to facilitate a seamless transition while maintaining business momentum during the integration phase.
- Leadership Development & Career Architecture Designed and implemented a comprehensive career development framework and job-grading system across all functions. Established clear career paths and performance-driven compensation models to enhance talent retention and organizational capability.
- Multi-Functional Leadership Directed a diverse team of 11 members across HR, Office Management, and Public Relations. Orchestrated a “staff-focused” culture that balanced high-performance expectations with employee engagement and modern labor relations.
- (A BlackRock Portfolio Company)
SVP Human Resources
17LIVE Inc.
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Strategic Business Alignment & Group Restructuring Partnered with the CEO to redefine the strategic roles of regional entities based on revenue contribution and market potential. Orchestrated the organizational pivot of Japan as the primary revenue driver focusing on subculture content, while repositioning Taiwan as the Global Headquarters, housing the core R&D Center and back-office functions to ensure sustained profitability.
- Pre-IPO Readiness (Singapore Exchange) Spearheaded the HR governance and compliance framework in preparation for the group’s proposed listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Ensured all people operations, executive compensation, and internal controls met the rigorous standards required by the SGX and institutional investors.
- Global HR Strategy & Multi-Brand Integration Formulated and executed global HR strategies for the 17LIVE group, integrating diverse business units (17 Media, Paktor, HandsUp, WAVE, LiveAF, and Unicorn Entertainment). Harmonized people operations across Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, and the USA.
Director, Talent Acquisition
TAL Education Group
Beijing , China
12.2016 - 01.2019
- Global AI R&D Center Expansion & Strategic Scaling Spearheaded the Talent Acquisition strategy to support the rapid globalization of the world’s leading EdTech company. Successfully established the AI Research Center in Beijing from the ground up and expanded the group’s strategic footprint in the U.S. by building high-performing teams in Boston and Silicon Valley.
- International Talent Pipeline & Ivy League Engagement Architected and executed a globally consistent campus recruitment framework. Focused on high-potential talent acquisition by leading engagement initiatives at Ivy League universities and top-tier technical institutions in the U.S., significantly enhancing the group’s technical leadership bench.
- Employer Branding & Global TA COE Directed the Global TA Center of Excellence (COE) to unify candidate attraction strategies. Implemented data-driven employer branding and social media marketing campaigns, effectively positioning a Chinese-origin enterprise as a competitive employer in the North American tech market.
- Global Team Capability Building Empowered regional HR teams through standardized recruitment skill-building programs. Delivered advanced training in behavioral interviewing, candidate assessment, and complex negotiation techniques, ensuring a high bar for talent across all global offices.
Head of HRBP and Global TA
Cheetah Mobile
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Developed and implemented effective recruitment strategies tailored to the talent needs of various global markets, ensuring the attraction and retention of key talent. Focused on talent acquisition and cross-team cultural communication in the Taiwan, U.S., India, and Singapore markets.
- Spearheaded the end-to-end establishment of local teams, including talent acquisition, office setup, and the development of comprehensive HR policies. Ensured full compliance with local regulations while maintaining strong alignment with headquarters’ strategic objectives.
Manager, HR Business Partner
Schneider Electric
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Support global processes and program roll out and execution at the local level Provide internal benchmarking to help managers make better decisions for local salary issues
- Drive the performance management program in Taiwan and enforce the performance improvement plans to ensure individual performance objectives are met.
HR Talent Acquisition
Microsoft
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Work with country managers for sourcing, interviewing, selection and placement of both exempt and non-exempt personnel.
- Provide supervision to full spectrum HR functions: including headcount planning, payroll, HRIS, performance management for contractor.
- Support business in employee engagement, retention activities, promotion activities and employee probation program.
HR Compensation & Benefit
Hewlett-Packard
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Ensure compensation/benefit related daily operations within approved guidelines and following local government regulations.
- HRIS systems administration and Total Reward market survey.
- Manage the daily HR operations (social insurance, employee leave, work certificate, employee service award and employee stock purchase plan)
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
MBA -
Soochow University
Taipei01.2003
Skills
- Agile Workforce Strategy: Adapted talent strategies in real-time to align with shifting market demands and internal restructuring (eg, workforce optimization)
- Ross-Border Adaptability: Demonstrated flexibility in managing diverse HR landscapes across Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan, tailoring policies to meet local compliance while maintaining global alignment
- Strategic Flexibility: Skilled at recalibrating HR priorities and resource allocation in response to sudden organizational needs or economic fluctuations
- M&A Integration: Successfully led the HR integration of a 60-person entity in 2026 Q2, ensuring 100% legal compliance and culture alignment
Timeline
CHRO
Vpon
01.2024 - Current
Global TA & People Partner
Amber Group
12.2021 - 01.2024
CHRO
New Green Power
07.2020 - 01.2022
SVP Human Resources
17LIVE Inc.
01.2019 - 06.2020
Director, Talent Acquisition
TAL Education Group
12.2016 - 01.2019
Head of HRBP and Global TA
Cheetah Mobile
01.2014 - 12.2016
Manager, HR Business Partner
Schneider Electric
01.2008 - 01.2014
HR Talent Acquisition
Microsoft
01.2007 - 01.2008
HR Compensation & Benefit
Hewlett-Packard
01.2003 - 01.2007
MBA -
Soochow University