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Meet the Team

Chris Aukland

Chris Aukland

Group Managing Director

About MeChris is the Group Managing Director for Ambition, an international recruitment firm with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, London, Sydney and Melbourne. He has amassed over 18 years’ in the recruitment industry and is hugely passionate about helping organisations to grow their businesses by securing the r...

Lester Qin

Lester Qin

Managing Director

My BackgroundI began my recruitment career in 2007 originally starting as a researcher in an executive search firm covering Financial Services, Retail, and Finance roles in Shanghai.After three years with my first employer, I moved to an international recruitment firm and since then I have focused on recruiting for...

Joanna Tan

Joanna Tan

Associate Director, Contracting

My BackgroundI started my career as a recruiter after graduating from SIM UOL with a Bachelor of Business. Since then I have garnered over 9 years of recruitment experience, partnering with a wide variety of clients, across all the Banking and Financial Services industry, and helped countless temporary, contract, and perm...

Lillian Chen

Lillian Chen

Associate Director, Technology

​My BackgroundI'm a people leader and an experienced executive search professional specialising in digital, technology, fintech, and crypto/blockchain industries. With a proven track record in Singapore and global markets (APAC, EMEA, North America, and LATAM), I bring extensive experience to my role. My career spans r...

Natassha Jham

Natassha Jham

Associate Director, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales & Marketing – SEA

My BackgroundI have worked as a Recruiter specialising in Supply Chain and Procurement in Singapore and South East Asia, and have successfully placed mid to senior level management in leading organisations. My experience has given me a great deal of insight into the industry and a strong network of clients ...

Richard Tey

Richard Tey

Associate Director, Commerce

​​My BackgroundI began my recruitment career in 2015, working with various international and regional recruitment firms. Over the past decade, I have built a strong track record in recruiting across general management and leadership, sales, business development, marketing and digital,...

Alvis Ho

Alvis Ho

Business Manager, Contracting

My BackgroundWith over 12 years of experience in contracting recruitment, I’m passionate about connecting businesses with top-tier talent across diverse industries, including technology, healthcare, legal, and FMCG. My in-depth industry knowledge enables me to understand the unique needs of each sector, ensuring I match the ri...

Anmol Singh

Anmol Singh

Business Manager, Technology

​My BackgroundWith over a decade of experience in technology recruitment, I’ve had the privilege of supporting businesses in their transformation journeys across India, UK, Europe, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia. Starting as a core technology recruiter, I’ve gained expertise in ev...

Co Co

Co Co

Business Manager, Contracting

My BackgroundI'm is a fully trilingual (Japanese/English/Chinese), accomplished, and results-driven sales professional with over 18 years' experience in recruitment.

Cheryl Poh

Cheryl Poh

Managing Consultant, Banking & Financial Services

My BackgroundAs a specialised consultant within Ambition's Banking & Financial Services team, I'm passionate about engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds. With 4 years of banking experience and 6 years in recruitment, I have collaborated with a wide range of clients in the banking and insurance industries. Thro...

Joey Chen

Joey Chen

Managing Consultant, Finance & Accounting

​​​​My BackgroundI graduated with a Bachelor's in Economics and Finance in 2017 and began my journey as a recruiter several years ago. By prioritising the needs of both clients and candidates, I have become the preferred choice for many working partners.With a proven track record of success, I bring a deep understanding...

Melody Leow

Melody Leow

Managing Consultant, Banking & Financial Services

​My BackgroundAs a graduate with a degree in cross-cultural studies, I enjoy interacting with people from diverse backgrounds. Although my foray into recruitment was incidental, it is the best decision I have made. After a few years as a researcher for a tech recruitment firm, I decid...

Melissa Lin

Melissa Lin

Senior Consultant, Engineering & Energy

​​​​My BackgroundWith over 3 years of experience in the recruitment industry, I specialise in placing talent within engineering, HSEQ, technical, and manufacturing roles across industries such as renewable energy, semiconductors, and B2B operations. My approach to recruitment goes beyond simply matching talent to roles—I...

Rachel Yeo

Rachel Yeo

Senior Consultant, Contracting

​​​My BackgroundSince graduating from the University of Buffalo (SIM) in 2020, my professional journey has been anchored in recruitment, marking the inception of my full-time career. Since then, I have immersed myself in banking and financial services recruitment, cultivating a wealth of experience. During this time, I had the...

Ashley Lau

Ashley Lau

Consultant, Technology

​​​My BackgroundI graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, specialising in human resources consulting. Passionate about forging connections between talented individuals and organisations in the ever-evolving tech landscape, I decided to pur...

Joseph Koh

Joseph Koh

Consultant, Contracting

​My BackgroundWith 5 years of strong 360 recruitment experience, I specialise in recruiting temp, contractual, and permanent roles within the banking and financial services sector. I have assisted numerous clients with hiring needs, and candidates in their job search. ​Roles I Recruit ForI cover t...

Kristine Tan

Kristine Tan

Consultant, Finance & Accounting

​​My BackgroundAfter earning a bachelor's degree in business management, I began my career as a Management Consultant, focusing on the banking and financial services industries for two years. I later transitioned into recruitment as a specialist recruiter in finance and accounting at ...

Mohit Surana

Mohit Surana

Consultant, Sales & Marketing

​​My BackgroundI started my career as a cancer researcher but later had the opportunity to move into business development. It was then I discovered how much I enjoy meeting and interacting with others on a regular basis. Once I set out looking for a career change, recruitment was a cl...

Patricia Liu

Patricia Liu

Consultant, Technology

​My BackgroundI graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial-Organisational Psychology. My career began in the U.S. as a recruiter, and I have continued this role since moving to Singapore. I thrive on making connections, growing my network, and staying informed about industry trends. Each da...

Shayne Adeline

Shayne Adeline

Consultant, Banking & Financial Services

​​My BackgroundI graduated from Singapore Management University (SMU) with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, majoring in marketing. I stepped into the world of recruitment by chance, and I'm determined to bring success to myself, my clients, and my candidates. I joined Ambition because I am drawn to its mission of bu...

Syafiqah Nasir

Syafiqah Nasir

Consultant, Technology

​My BackgroundI graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Business Administration. With an academic background in Marketing and HR, I've joined Ambition Singapore to grow my career as a recruitment specialist.​Roles I Recruit ForI cover technical and commercial roles w...

Xuan Xuan Lim

Xuan Xuan Lim

Consultant, Technology

​​​My BackgroundI'm a graduate from Nanyang Technological University, holding a Bachelor's degree in Business with a specialisation in human resources consulting. My purpose in entering the dynamic field of recruitment is driven by a genuine desire to connect with talented individuals and empower them to embark on fulfilling c...

Sam Lim

Sam Lim

Talent Acquisition Consultant, Asia

​​​​​​My BackgroundI graduated from Taylor's University with a degree in International Business and Marketing. My professional journey began at a reputable cloud-based enterprise software company, where I served as a Business Development Consultant for over a year. Eager for new challenges, I transitioned into recruitment, ini...