Accenture has named Priya Khivansara as the new Rewards, Recognition, and Performance Lead for Southeast Asia, marking a strategic step in enhancing its regional HR leadership. Based in Singapore, Khivansara will oversee operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, reporting directly to the APAC Head of Rewards. Her appointment comes at a time when HR functions are under pressure to evolve with a sharper focus on agility, equity, and data-driven decision-making.
Khivansara’s Leadership and Regional Experience
Khivansara brings deep regional and functional expertise to her new role, with a background in leading rewards strategy across complex business environments.
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Previous Role at Citi: Head of Rewards for North Asia and Compensation Lead for APAC’s revenue business.
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Expertise Areas: Total rewards, people analytics, workforce planning, and strategic compensation.
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Industry Experience: Financial services and consulting sectors, with a track record of impactful transformation.
Her career has focused on creating scalable, insight-driven rewards systems within matrixed organizations.
Mandate: Building Agile, Data-Driven Rewards Strategy
In her new position, Khivansara will be tasked with modernizing Accenture’s rewards and performance frameworks in Southeast Asia.
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Focus Areas:
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Enhancing operational efficiency and governance
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Aligning total rewards with talent and business strategies
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Strengthening collaboration across regional markets
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Strategic Goal: Use data insights to deliver a holistic, agile, and integrated employee experience.
“It’s about creating a rewards experience that not only drives performance but also deepens engagement.” – Priya Khivansara
Navigating a Complex Talent Landscape in APAC
Khivansara’s vision reflects the evolving workforce trends across Asia-Pacific. She emphasizes the need to adapt to both employee expectations and business demands.
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Emerging Challenges:
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Balancing cost management with meaningful employee experiences
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Meeting demands for pay transparency, equity, and wellbeing
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Designing rewards strategies for hybrid and distributed workforces
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New Priorities: Flexible frameworks that support attraction and retention in high-growth markets.
“We must be proactive in how we structure and communicate our programmes to meet the needs of a diverse and distributed workforce,” she noted.
Strategic Importance for Accenture’s Talent Agenda
This leadership move signals Accenture’s continued investment in people-centric strategies across Southeast Asia.
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Regional Significance: SEA’s dynamic talent environment makes HR innovation essential.
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Broader Company Strategy: Align talent practices with innovation, inclusion, and business agility.
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Role Impact: Khivansara’s appointment supports performance management that is both human-centred and analytics-informed.
Priya Khivansara’s appointment as Accenture’s new Rewards, Recognition, and Performance Lead in Southeast Asia marks a proactive shift in regional HR leadership. Her experience in strategic rewards and analytics positions her to lead the evolution of performance management at a time when business and workforce needs are rapidly transforming. With a focus on inclusion, agility, and engagement, Khivansara’s leadership will be crucial in shaping Accenture’s employee experience across one of the world’s most dynamic talent markets.
Source – People Matters Global
