• HONO makes aggressive push in Southeast Asia, ramps up senior leadership at new Singapore office
  • Ex- InterGlobe Real Estate CEO Mr. Amit Khanna joins HONO as Director, Southeast Asia

Singapore, 06 March 2023—HONO, a new age, AI and ML-based Human Capital Management (HCM) Solution brand, announced the appointment of Ex-HCL Tech President Mr. Virender Aggarwal as Global Advisor and Board Member for APAC. He will be responsible for leading the company’s strategy in the Southeast Asia region and will concentrate on forging a significant footprint in this high-growth market.

Mr. Aggarwal brings along more than 35 years of technology leadership experience, as CEO of leading SaaS and ERP companies, with deep expertise in being a change catalyst in the area of payroll management, HCM and conversational HRMS.

Prior to joining HONO, he successfully led people and change management in leadership roles in large corporates such as Ramco Systems, HCL Tech, and Satyam Computer Services Limited, among others.  He will work closely with other team members like Mr. Amit Khanna, Director, South East Asia-HONO, and Mr. Georgie Antony- Director, South East Asia- HONO.

Mr. Virender Aggarwal, Global Advisor, and Board Member APAC-HONO

HONO also announced the appointment of Ex-InterGlobe Real Estate CEO Mr. Amit Khanna as Director, Southeast Asia. He brings over 25 years of experience in various leadership roles, including Managing Director at Phoenix Advisors and Amaya Ventures and as CEO of InterGlobe Real Estate, among others. With him on board, HONO will establish structure, performance metrics and guardrails in the region to help scale the company’s operations.

HONO has inaugurated its regional headquarters in Singapore as part of the company’s continued global expansion strategy. HONO’s office in Singapore would not only function as a sales hub and a legal entity but also as a full-scale business excellence centre. HONO has opened new offices in Manila and Indonesia to better serve their clients in the region and provide them with local support.

‘’One of the most forward-thinking and demanding markets, Southeast Asia demands constant improvement in the HR sector. We anticipate that a significant portion of our development will result from the genuine partner-friendly ecosystem we have been developing in the area. We also want to bring more locally relevant solutions and foster local knowledge.’’ Said Mr. Virender Aggarwal, Global Advisor, and Board Member APAC-HONO.

“The impact of intelligent technology on workforce management, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and business intelligence is undeniable in Southeast Asia. HONO is looking forward to providing tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of the organizations in this region.” Said Mr. Amit Khanna as Director, SEA, HONO.

‘’As we expand our business into Singapore and Southeast Asia, we are excited to leverage Singapore’s strategic location and well-developed infrastructure, which provides a gateway to the larger Southeast Asian market. The country’s highly skilled workforce and reputation for innovation and technological advancement also make it an ideal location for HONO to set up its regional leadership. ’’ Said Mr. Mukul Jain, Founder and CEO-HONO. 


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