Welcoming APAC’s latest team members

We hear from more of our new starters in our APAC offices: Dimas Satria Bijaksana, Toh Chiaw Hien, and Xanthea Tan. From their education, internships and prior roles, our new team members have seamlessly embraced growth-focused cultures and diverse skill sets. As Lancia continues to expand, their journeys reflect our collaborative spirit and commitment to progress.

Prior to his role at Lancia, Dimas graduated with a master’s degree in management engineering from Politecnico di Milano, and wanted to join the team after discovering that Lancia is one of the fastest-growing companies in APAC.

Q: What are you most looking forward to about your role and the project you’ll be working on?
A: Being able to learn things that can assist a client's business is something I always look forward to. In the consulting world, I believe one must continually learn, as technology constantly evolves and staying up to date is crucial. I'm currently working on a financial transformation project.

Q: What are you most looking forward to about enjoying the culture and opportunities at Lancia?
A: I'm particularly excited about immersing myself in the firm's collaborative culture and getting to know the wider team.

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Before starting his new consulting role, Chiaw Hien’s final internship was with us at Lancia, working as a Consulting Analyst and engaging in a data analytics implementation project.  

Q: What initially attracted you to Lancia?
A: It was the culture, people, and emphasis on employee growth. Through interaction with other employees from Lancia, I was convinced that this was the place for me.  

‍Q: As it’s your first role within a consultancy, what are you most looking forward to learning?
A: I am excited to enhance my technical and problem-solving proficiencies and refine my interpersonal skills, as I will be engaging with diverse stakeholders across my projects.

Q: How do you think your educational experience has prepared you for your role at Lancia?
A: My Accountancy and Accounting Data Analytics degree has provided me with an edge in Finance Transformation and Data Analytics projects.

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Prior to her People Business Partner role with Lancia, Xanthea engaged in diverse internships within the HR function, for companies such as NTT and McDonalds.  

Q: What initially attracted you to Lancia?
A: Like many Lancians, I was lucky to be referred by a friend. He had the pleasure of being an Analyst at Lancia in 2022. During which, I learned more about the open and diverse culture from him. Particularly, my interest was sparked by the people-centric approach embraced by the leadership team. They treat each Lancian like family, which was evident throughout the interview process.

Q: What key skills have you gathered during your previous experiences, and will be applied to your new role at Lancia?
A: Leveraging on my experience in talent attraction, I will be working towards funnelling a strong graduate talent pipeline to grow the team. Furthermore, I hope to continue working closely with the People Team and Lancians to earn Lancia a "Great Place to Work" award!

Q: As it’s your first role within a consultancy, what are you most looking forward to learning about the industry?
A: I look forward to broadening my understanding of our service offerings. As I am new to the Consulting industry, I also hope to learn more about the industry trends and jargon, so I can better understand the needs of our consultants!

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