Your Partners in Growth

Business transformation is people transformation

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About NextWave

"The Future of Growth Starts with People"

At NextWave, we believe that people are the ultimate competitive advantage. Our mission is to help founders, CEOs, and leadership teams build future-ready organizations through HR consulting, executive search, fractional leadership services and coaching / training.

We are not just advisors — we are your partners in growth, offering hands-on, practical solutions that deliver measurable business impact.

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Our Mission

At NextWave, we believe people are the ultimate competitive advantage. Every business transformation is, at its core, a people transformation. Our mission is to partner with founders, CEOs, and leadership teams to unlock the full potential of their people — scaling businesses to new heights.

About the founder

“Every great company is built on people — but too often, talent strategy is an afterthought. I started NextWave to change that.” – [Keith Ong]

For over 27 years, I worked with some of the world’s most dynamic organizations, including 15 years in Microsoft, where I built and scaled international talent teams across Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and beyond. I had the privilege of helping companies expand into new markets, grow their leadership pipelines, and transform their HR functions into true engines of business growth.

But along the way, I noticed a pattern. Startups and growing businesses had brilliant ideas, bold visions, and hungry markets — yet many struggled to scale because they didn’t have the right people or leadership structures in place. Too often, they waited until it was too late.

That’s why I founded NextWave – HR and Leadership Accelerator.

NextWave is built on the belief that people strategy should move at the same speed as business strategy. We partner with founders and CEOs to accelerate growth by transforming HR, building resilient leadership teams, and even stepping in as fractional leaders when needed.

I bring together a unique mix of corporate expertise, executive search experience, and advisory work with high-growth companies. My mission is simple: to help businesses unlock the full potential of their people — because when people grow, companies grow.

Today, through NextWave, I work with startups, SMEs, and transformation-driven organizations to scale smarter, faster, and stronger. This isn’t just HR. It’s about building the next wave of leaders who will shape the future of work.

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Why Choose NextWave?

✅ Tailored Solutions – No one-size-fits-all; everything we do is customized to your growth stage.
✅ Hands-On Expertise – Decades of experience advising startups, SMEs, and global companies.
✅ Agile & Scalable – Flexible models from project-based to fractional leadership.
✅ Trusted Network – Access to a powerful ecosystem of executives and HR professionals.

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Our Services

Empowering leaders to build future-ready organizations through tailored HR and leadership solutions.

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HR Consulting

Helping startups and small to mid-sized companies design scalable HR strategies.

Build HR frameworks that grow with your business
Align people strategy with business objectives
Drive cultural transformation and employee engagement

👉 Ideal for companies that are scaling fast and need a strong HR foundation.

Executive Search

Building leadership teams that drive transformation.

Identify, attract, and hire top-tier executives
Leadership assessment and succession planning
Specialized focus on growth-stage and transformation-driven roles

👉 Ideal for companies looking to strengthen their leadership bench and future-proof their business.

Fractional Leadership Services

On-demand, experienced leaders to help you scale.

Interim HR leadership (CHRO, VP HR, Talent Heads)
Fractional executives for 6–18 month tenures
Accelerate transformation without long-term commitments

👉 Ideal for businesses needing strategic leadership but not ready for full-time hires.

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Coaching & Training for HR and Talent Acquisition

Elevating People Leaders to Drive Greater Impact

Strategic HR Leadership – helping HR leaders shift from operational to transformational roles.
Talent Acquisition Excellence – elevating TA teams to become true business partners, not just recruiters.
Coaching for Impact – developing confidence, influence, and leadership presence within HR and TA functions.
Future-Ready Capabilities – equipping teams with tools to embrace AI, data-driven insights, and modern people practices.

👉 Ideal for organizations that want their HR and TA teams to deliver bigger impact, influence leadership decisions, and directly contribute to business growth.