Tabby Kim

Tabby Kim

HR Operations Director
3M

Tabby Kim is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 25 years of experience leading people and talent strategies across diverse industries and geographies in Asia.

She has built a strong track record in shaping high-impact HR practices in both mature and emerging markets. Currently, she serves as the Asia HR Operations Director at 3M, where she oversees HR operations and strategy across the region. In this role, she partners closely with business leaders to align talent priorities with enterprise objectives, drive organizational effectiveness, and cultivate an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Over the course of her career, she has held a number of senior HR leadership roles, including South East Asia HR Director and North Asia HR Director. These roles have given her a deep understanding of regional dynamics and cultural nuances, allowing her to effectively lead cross-border teams and initiatives.

Her areas of expertise include Business Partnering HR, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, and HR Solutions. She is known for her collaborative leadership style, strong business acumen, and ability to build agile, people-centric strategies that enhance employee engagement and support business transformation.

With a strong passion for developing talent and building future-ready organizations, she has played a key role in leading change, strengthening leadership pipelines, and driving strategic workforce planning initiatives across the region.

She is currently based in Singapore, and brings with her not only a wealth of experience, but also a deep commitment to advancing people-first cultures in today’s dynamic business landscape.