Expanding to Singapore and beyond: Hiring made easy across borders (by G-P)

Charles Ferguson leads G-P's growth across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa regions, driving revenue through new client acquisition, strategic partnerships, and maximising existing client relationships. Ferguson also owns the execution of G-P’s corporate development strategy in these key fast growth markets.

Adept at building trust and fostering collaboration, Ferguson leverages an "operator's perspective" to design solutions and navigate these complex and opportunity rich markets. Strong communication skills ensure alignment with legal and government entities, while shaping a compelling market narrative crucial for the firm's corporate development agenda and meeting clients talent and expansion needs.

Johannes Eckold is a recognised human capital management expert with 15 over years of experience across Hong Kong and Singapore. He specialises in HR Technology, Employer of Record (EoR) solutions, Global Workforce Expansion, Talent Management, and Employee Engagement. As Partner Director at Globalisation Partners (G-P), Eckold helps businesses expand globally by simplifying international hiring and workforce compliance. He drives strategic partnerships and enables companies to build and manage global teams without setting up local entities. Prior to G-P, Eckold founded HR consulting firm Up! Advisory and held senior roles at Oracle and Willis Towers Watson, advising organisations on HR strategy, employee engagement, and global workforce solutions. A trusted advisor and frequent public speaker, he is passionate about helping businesses scale globally while creating great employee experiences.

Janet Soon is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in Human Capital Management, specialising in SAP Payroll and HR implementation across multiple Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets.

Currently Head of APAC Sales for G-P, Soon helps organisations expand internationally by streamlining local hiring and setup processes, ensuring ease of business expansion despite travel and operational restrictions.

Having led over 10 SAP Payroll implementation cycles and developed expertise in consulting, business case development, and product demonstration, Janet leverages her deep functional knowledge to provide tailored solutions that address complex client needs both locally and globally.