Meet the Team

Chris Aukland

Group Managing Director

About MeChris is the Managing Director, Asia for Ambition & HaTCH Powered by Ambition brands based out of Hong Kong. He is an experienced recruitment professional with 17 years’ consulting experience across the UK and Asia and has a proven track record of building and leading sustainable and profitable recruitment teams wi...

Bong Siew Yong

Managing Director

My BackgroundSiew Yong is an experienced and accomplished executive and technical career advisor with extensive experience in developing and executing talent acquisition and recruitment strategies within both agency and end-user / in-house settings. Prior joining Ambiti...

Matthew Cooper

Managing Director

My BackgroundI began my recruitment career in the UK back in 2005, partnering with multinationals to attract the best finance & accounting talent into their business. After 7 years in London, I relocated to Asia and spent 5 years in Singapore, focused on mid to senior-level finance search across the SEA region, before relo...

Jillian Yeow

Associate Director, Finance & Accounting

My BackgroundI’m a Marketing graduate from the University of South Australia. Started off my career in Pharmaceutical Sales before I stumbled upon recruitment by talking to a few friends in the industry and was immediately attracted to having more of a direct impact and influence in people’s lives. Since then, I ha...

Douglas Uwi

Divisional Manager, Finance Shared Services

My BackgroundAfter graduating from a local university, I joined Sime Darby as an intern only to discover that I did not have much interest in doing paperwork on a day-to-day basis. Subsequently, I had a stint as a Business Development Executive for a year and a half before deciding to join Ambition. In addition to meeting...

Sandrapriya Murugiah

Divisional Manager, Technology

My BackgroundBeing a people person, I believe energy and inspiration come from experiencing new things, meeting new people and learning more about everything you can under the sky. The potential to learn something new and exciting lies in every conversation with every new person met in our daily lives. A fortunate event inspir...

Amanda Yap

Managing Consultant, Finance & Accounting

​​My BackgroundI'm a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). My career started off in Audit with one of the Big Four accounting firms before I ventured into the investment banking industry for 4 years. As much as...

Benjamin Teh

Managing Consultant, Sales & Marketing

​My BackgroundAfter completing my degree in International Business, I spent the first 5 years of my career working in the hospitality industry in Sydney. Eventually, I decided to return to Malaysia to start a corporate career. By chance, I stumbled upon the recruitment industry and I’ve never looked back since. I can con...

Moon Thai

Managing Consultant, Technology

​My BackgroundI'm a tenacious recruiter who puts in relentless effort to strive for the better. I started my career as a management trainee (MT) and was later awarded as the best MT in APAC. After my fast track to promotion - from a consultant to a senior consultant role, I was awarded with the Top Productiv...

Andrew Chua

Principal Consultant, Finance Shared Services

BackgroundAfter graduating from University of Leeds with a Bachelor’s in Law (LLB), I went on to complete my Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and was admitted as a Barrister in the High Court of England & Wales through the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. Subsequently, I attained a Master’s in Law (LLM). After a...

Shan Li Ong

Principal Consultant, Engineering

​​My BackgroundCoffee lover, gym enthusiast, passionate foodie - there are certainly a few ways to describe myself. To put it in simple terms, I'm an adrenaline junkie who loves an intense challenge. Coming f...

Catherine Cha

Senior Consultant, Technology

My BackgroundI started off my career at a 5-star hotel in Ireland, a wonderful place where I completed my university degree. Having studied and worked in Hospitality, I believe that connecting with people from different backgrounds heightened my knowledge and diversified my life experiences in many aspects. I start...

June Min Ong

Senior Consultant, Finance & Accounting

​My BackgroundIn 2017, I started my career as an auditor at one of the Big 4 accounting firms where I also gained my CPA qualification. I subsequently moved into the commercial side, working as a senior accountant and a supply chain finance analyst with two well-established MNCs in Malaysia. After 5 years in finance, I decided...

Lenice Hew

Senior Consultant, Finance Shared Services

​​​​My BackgroundI graduated from Hosei University, Japan with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts. My education experience has provided me with insight into global diversity studies, which consists of a wide range of social science subjects that emphasises broad perspective of real-w...

Maharaj Murugan

Senior Consultant, Technology

​​​My BackgroundI am a law graduate from the University of Wales, and currently working as a Senior Consultant recruiting for the Application desk. My career began in Legal Claims within the insurance industr...

Sandara Phan

Senior Consultant, Technology

My Background​​​​​​I am an outgoing person who likes to communicate and coordinate. Prior to recruitment, I challenged myself with different roles - from business development, advertising and promotions, to becoming...

Shane Tong

Senior Consultant, Engineering

​​​My BackgroundHaving graduated from Sunway University with a degree in psychology, I love communicating with people from all walks of life and understanding different points of view. So naturally, I swayed towards the recruitment industry and have loved it ever since. ​Roles I Recruit ForI spec...

Vimmal Desiga Vinayagam

Senior Consultant, Technology

My BackgroundAfter graduating as a Chemical Engineer from the University Technology of Petronas, I served as a Production Engineer in a global glove manufacturing company for 2 years. I have always been passionate about making a great connection with many people, enhance my ...

Aaron Yap

Consultant, Technology

​​My BackgroundOnce I graduated as a chemical engineer 3 years ago, I joined a small engineering firm only to realise that my interest and passion lies elsewhere. Later, I moved on to be a recruitment consultant with another firm for 2 years before joining Ambition. As a people person, recruitment provides me with the opportun...

Jay Yin

Consultant, Shared Services

​My BackgroundAfter graduating from the University of Huddersfield with a degree in sound engineering, I started my journey as an entrepreneur within the digital space. Prior to joining Ambition, I have formed 2 digital marketing and advertising companies, and another business within the e-commerce industry. Throughout my 3-ye...

Joshua Ma

Consultant, Technology

​​My BackgroundPrior to Ambition, I gained valuable experience over 3 years in both internal and external recruitment across a variety of industries, including technology, advisory (with a focus on risk, financial, and management), and sales. Then, I spent a year exploring HRBP-related work within the e-commerce industry befor...

Raisa Azzam

Consultant, Supply Chain & Procurement

​​​My BackgroundWith a degree in Graphic Design & Illustration, I initially pursued a photography career in 2012 and successfully built a strong brand in the fashion and commercial world. While I continue to keep my passion as a hobby, I decided to shift my professional pathway to...

Rebekah Kok

Consultant, Banking & Financial Services

​My BackgroundAfter graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, I embarked on my career as a business support professional within the banking and insurance industry. In 2018, I decided to challenge myself and made a bold career move into recruitment. I started at a local boutique recruitment firm, primarily rec...

Reeve Ng

Consultant, Banking & Financial Services

​My BackgroundI graduated from HELP University with a bachelor's degree in Business Finance. At the beginning of my career, I wasn't sure of what kind of job I'd find passion in, but I knew I wanted to contribute meaningfully. After speaking with a friend who works in the recruitment industry, I decided to challenge myself and...

Sabrina Ng

Consultant, Sales & Marketing

​My BackgroundI spent a number of years living in Vietnam before returning to Malaysia where I graduated from the University of Nottingham with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. As I was actively involved in various youth-led organisations throughout my time at university, I've accumulated experiences in developing and facilit...

Samuel Loh

Consultant, Human Resources

​​My BackgroundI started my career in retail banking and real estate sales before starting my career in recruitment. I take pride in being able to build better futures for organisations and market movers in Malaysia. ​Roles I Recruit ForI specialise in recruiting Human Resources roles across all...

Sher Wyn Saw

Consultant, Technology

​My BackgroundPrior to joining Ambition, I was a graphic designer at an advertising agency. With a total of 7 years' experience within the creative and design industry, I have learned to think creatively and be expressive, as well as developed problem-solving skills. My experience has helped me navigate through life and led me...

Sheryl Oon

Consultant, Technology

​​​My BackgroundFrom the moment I learned about recruitment through my peers, I was intrigued by the prospect of helping others. Upon graduating with a degree in Business Administration, I decided to pursue a...

Wen Han Cheong

Consultant, Technology

​My BackgroundPrior to Ambition, I was a mental health professional serving corporate clients and a product executive for two startups. My unique experience allowed me to develop a strong set of soft skills and professional business acumen. Soon, I discovered my passion for recruitment and have never looked back since. ...

Jayden Gan

Associate Consultant, Technology

​​​​My BackgroundI graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from Help University in 2022. I have always been interested in the economy and job market. Through one of my friend's introductions, I stumbled upon the recruitment industry and was captivated by the notion of how the industry ...

Keer Subramaniam

Associate Consultant, Finance Shared Services

​​​​​My BackgroundAfter graduating with a medical degree (MBBS), I went on to complete one year of paediatric and obstetrics training at Hospital Kuala Lumpur before stepping into recruitment. I was fascinated with the recruitment industry as it provided me with an opportunity to tran...

Vighnesh Gunasegaran

Associate Consultant, Banking & Financial Services

​​​My BackgroundI graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Aberystwyth University in the UK. After working in various legal roles for a brief period of time, I decided to move away from the legal field to recalibrate my career choices. That's when I stumbled upon recruitment and found the vit...

Ashley Ou

Associate Consultant, Talent & Research, Commerce & Industry

​​​​My BackgroundI graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychological Science from Monash University Malaysia and have found myself working within recruitment here at Ambition. I had many opportunities in school to hone my skills; particularly with videography, graphic design, presen...

Jasmin Efendieva

Associate Consultant, Talent & Research, Commerce & Industry

​​​​My BackgroundAfter completing a Diploma in Liberal Arts, I have explored roles such as sales, customer service, and hospitality across Kuala Lumpur. With my experience in different industries including F&B and retail, I have decided to take my people-oriented skillset to a car...

Liam Malik

Associate Consultant, Talent & Research, Commerce & Industry

​​​My BackgroundI graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from Taylor's University in 2020. Initially, I struggled to find a job in engineering, which led me into the automotive sector. After a year and a half in car sales, I took up a job in engineering. However, I found myse...

Zy Eyen Lim

Associate Consultant, Talent & Research, Technology

​​​​​My BackgroundFollowing my graduation from Monash University Malaysia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychological Science, I embarked on my career journey as a researcher at a digital agency. During this time, I honed my data analysis skills and developed a strong understanding of the property market. Now, I am r...

Wei Jie Ji

Talent Acquisition Consultant, Asia

​​​My BackgroundI graduated from Singapore Institute of Management & Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's in Business Management. With over 8 years of experience in both external and internal recruitment across Asia as well as a strong passion for internal r...