Q: Why has LVMH chosen Singapore as its talent hub for Southeast Asia?
NH: Singapore is a melting pot of cultures. There are so many different ethnicities, religions, and cultures living in complete harmony. I think that talent diversity is wonderful!
The calibre of talent here is a tremendous advantage, too. Singapore has got some of the best universities in the world. And I find Singaporeans are generally ready and willing to move out of Singapore and have international careers.
The country also has brilliant infrastructure, connectivity, a strong digital roadmap, a focus on innovation… These factors make it very attractive for talent to be here.
Location-wise, Singapore is the gateway to Southeast Asia and Oceania. This region is a very important growth engine for LVMH. Most of LVMH’s brands – like Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Sephora, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co. – have also established regional headquarters in Singapore.
So, from all angles, it just makes sense for us to establish a talent hub for the region, in Singapore.