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ESQNews.id, MALAYSIA - The Southeast Asian Human Resources (HR) community has once again recorded a stellar achievement on the international stage. Puan Rina Sarif, who currently serves as the Advisor to the President for Human Capital (HC) Transformation and Senior Regional HR Advisor at ESQ Corp, successfully clinched two prestigious global awards simultaneously on May 20, 2026.This extraordinary milestone further solidifies Rina Sarif’s position as one of the most influential HR figures in the region, following her previous inclusion in the Top 50 Most Influential HR Leaders Southeast Asia 2025 list. Securing the "HR Iconic Leader (Malaysia)" Title at the Golden Globe Tigers Awards 2026Held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Puan Rina Sarif was officially honored with the HR Iconic Leader (Malaysia) accolade at the 14th Edition of The Golden Globe Tigers Awards on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.The Golden Globe Tigers Awards is an independent international selection platform that recognizes visionary organizations and individuals across crucial sectors, including Human Resources, marketing, social innovation, education, and global leadership. This award is specifically dedicated to those who demonstrate excellence and outstanding, highly impactful practices in human capital management.Winner of the HR TODAY Global Women Leader HR Excellence Award 2026On the very same day, an official announcement from a premier global HR community platform completed Rina Sarif’s historic night. She was declared the winner of the HR TODAY Global Women Leader HR Excellence Award 2026.This international accolade is initiated by HR TODAY, a leading global media platform and a benchmark for the world's HR community through its market research, certification services, and global leadership coverage. The special award is designed to honor female HR leaders who demonstrate exceptional leadership capabilities, strategic innovation, and significant contributions to organizational transformation at a global level.In a written statement, Puan Rina Sarif expressed that these two international awards are not merely personal achievements, but concrete proof that the character- and value-based Human Capital transformation consistently championed at ESQ Corp is globally recognized. "This serves as momentum to continue inspiring others and bringing a greater impact to talent development across Southeast Asia," she said.A Track Record of Sustainable TransformationSecuring two global awards at once validates Rina Sarif’s long-standing dedication to advancing the world of Human Resources.As a strategic expert at ESQ Corp, her involvement in driving corporate culture transformation and talent management has proven capable of elevating regional HR standards to a higher level.This double appreciation not only brings pride to ESQ Corp on the regional stage but also confirms that female HR leadership from Southeast Asia possesses strong competitiveness and is highly recognized on the global platform.
