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Poh Ping Yeoh

Associate Partner, Global Operations
Sydney,NSW

Summary

Experienced leader with proven track record in driving transformation, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Known for delivering exceptional client service and leading complex multi-jurisdictional compliance engagements. Excels in problem-solving, optimising operations, quality delivery and aligning efforts with organisational goals. Effective communicator known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Partner, APAC Global Operations

Ernst & Young
Sydney, Australia
04.2015 - 06.2025

Key competencies: Strategic Transformation & Execution, Project Management, Process Improvement, Global Compliance & Reporting, Operational Excellence, Process Optimization & Standardization

Skill-set: Client & Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional and Cross-Border Teaming, Commercial Management, Governance & Risk Management

Industry/sector: Oil & Gas, FInancial Services, Consumer Products, Airlines, Healthcare, Manufacturing

  • Total Contract Value under management: c.USD100M
  • Annual Contract Value under management: c.USD20M
  • Led the largest APAC outbound global and compliance reporting engagements covering over 90 countries
  • Drive transformation for clients to ensure timely delivery in alignment with client objectives and business requirements
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment between project goals and client expectations throughout engagement lifecycle
  • Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction
  • Managed global and cross-functional teams on a daily basis balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders while maintaining high-quality deliverables for clients
  • Forefront in transformation and industrialisation of EY delivery models and ways of working to optimise delivery cost while improving client experience
  • Developed and implemented operational standards, policies and procedures
  • Spearheaded the integration of new project management tools, streamlining workflows and enhancing collaboration both with clients and within EY
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, building goodwill long-term partnerships

Senior Manager, Consulting

Ernst & Young Advisory Services (Malaysia)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
02.2007 - 04.2015

Key competencies: Strategy - Blueprints & Business Plans, Process Improvement, Project Management, Transformation Management, Policies & Procedures

Skillset: Critical and analytical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving, facilitation, effective communication

Industry/sector: Government and public sector, banking and financial institutions, oil and gas, manufacturing (automotive) and plantations

  • Developed national blueprints, implementation roadmaps, business plans, business case
  • Conducted strategic visioning workshops, feasibility studies, business plan reviews
  • Provided Programme and Transformation Management services for the implementation of strategic initiatives or large scale projects, including GST implementation and system implementation
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop policies and procedures to support government bodies in fulfilling its mandate and private companies to improve governance or processes
  • Mentored and trained team in approach, methodology and best practices to produce deliverables of high quality

Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology & Biotechnology

University of Melbourne
Australia
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics

University of Melbourne
Australia
04.2001 -

Skills

Client-centric

Outcome-focussed

Highly pragmatic

Effective communicator

Values team & people

Macro & micro view

Awards & Nominations

  • APAC MS Award for Service Quality Excellence (Team)
  • APTC Global Ops “Client Service Trooper Award” (Individual)
  • Nominated for APAC Tax Awards for Client Centricity (Team)
  • Nominated for APAC Tax Awards for Teaming (Team)

Interests

Reading, travelling, scuba diving, nature walks, new experiences/learning, chilling with friends and family

Timeline

Associate Partner, APAC Global Operations

Ernst & Young
04.2015 - 06.2025

Senior Manager, Consulting

Ernst & Young Advisory Services (Malaysia)
02.2007 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology & Biotechnology

University of Melbourne
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics

University of Melbourne
04.2001 -
Poh Ping YeohAssociate Partner, Global Operations