Get to Know Tengku - Group Head of Human Resources💜
- sophiaminglana
- Aug 27
- 2 min read
Meet Tengku, our Group Head of HR, a leader who describes his role in three words:
exciting, evolving, transformational.
And honestly, that’s spot on.
There’s never the same day at work. It keeps me on my toes, pushes me to keep adding value which directly impacts our people and performance.”
For Tengku, HR isn’t just a function. It’s about people. It’s about unlocking growth. He doesn’t measure highlights by milestones or awards. His true highlight?
“Seeing people grow, getting promoted, learning new skills, earning better and performing better. Their growth is my highlight.”
And here’s a fun twist, while most people see him as an extrovert, he confesses he’s actually a highly trained introvert. Looks like HR is full of surprises.
🌱 Living the United DNA: We Learn
The DNA that resonates most with Tengku is #WeLearn. For him, life is an adventure, and even the tough days come with a lesson if you pause and reflect.
“That’s why I enjoy HR so much! Every interaction and every task has a learning moment for me. What motivates me every day is knowing that growth, both mine and others, comes from these learnings.”
It’s this mindset that fuels his leadership, and why so many of us have been inspired by his wisdom and empathy.
💪 How He Trains for Life
Tengku believes training for life means keeping both body and mind sharp. Here’s how he does it:
Routine: Morning workouts with a “bro split”; push, pull, and leg days
Goal: Staying strong while recovering from a slipped disc
Why it matters: Fitness is his “me time,” keeps his mental health on point, and helps him be a better dad at home (and yes, he admits, looking good is a sweet bonus)
🔮 Looking Ahead
Tengku’s vision for IBA is clear, and it’s all about people.
“IBA will continue to evolve, and my hope is to see more talents grow into leaders. This business is not run by a spreadsheet, it is our people who make us successful. I want to see our organization live its DNAs fully and continue becoming an employer of choice. That is how we make the world a better place.”
✨ Tengku is not just leading HR, he’s championing growth, courage, and care across our Purple community. His story is a reminder that when we dare to learn, we all rise together.
