Dorothy Yiu

Dorothy Yiu is the Co-founder and CEO (International) of EngageRocket, a cloud-based software company focused on enhancing employee experience from hire to retire.1 She founded the company in April 2016 with the mission to change 100 million lives by enabling organizations to succeed through their biggest asset - people.1

Professional Background

Dorothy brings over a decade of experience in human resources, technology, and business strategy.1 Before co-founding EngageRocket, she held several positions at Gallup:

• Head of Operations for Asia (May 2014 - April 2016)
• Regional Project Manager for Asia (September 2012 - April 2014)
• Project Manager in Singapore (September 2011 - August 2012)1

During her time at Gallup, she led large-scale regional projects in leadership, employee & customer engagement, and change management across multiple countries.1

Education and Achievements

Dorothy holds two degrees from Singapore Management University:

• Bachelor of Business Management (BBM)
• Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc)1

She has received several accolades, including:

• Named SG Digital Leader by IMDA in 20242
• Nominated for NTT's Women of Future in 20222

EngageRocket's Success

Under Dorothy's leadership, EngageRocket has become:

• The first venture-backed HR Tech startup in Southeast Asia
• Named one of 'Singapore's 20 hottest startups' by Singapore Business Review in 20181
• Trusted by top companies in 18 countries across 20 diverse industries, including Sephora, Toyota, Nikon, CGS-CIMB, and Epson2

Personal Life and Leadership

As a female founder and CEO, Dorothy balances her professional responsibilities with her personal life as a mother of two young children.3 She is open about the challenges she faces, including episodes of burnout and the constant battle with "mom guilt".3

Dorothy is known for her commitment to solving employee disengagement issues and enhancing workplace experiences.3 She regularly engages with clients to understand their evolving requirements and feedback, fostering a culture of cross-collaboration within EngageRocket.3