DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
June 1, 2026 – Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe, and Singapore. “Her deep expertise, agility, and resilience have made her a trusted adviser for organizations in complex global markets,” DHR said.
Ms. Denis-Pelliet rejoins DHR with prior experience at the firm and a background spanning executive search, leadership consulting, and international business development across Asia and Europe. Most recently, she served as client partner and head of ESG practice, Asia-Pacific, at global talent advisory firm Pedersen & Partners.
Reflective of her professional accomplishments, the French government appointed Ms. Denis-Pelliet to a three-year term as a trade adviser in 2013. Currently, she is president of the French Foreign Trade Advisors Singapore Committee. She received the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite in 2021 for her contributions to business and trade.
“The opportunity to return to DHR is especially meaningful because of the firm’s collaborative culture and global perspective,” said Ms. Denis-Pelliet. “Organizations today face increasingly complex leadership demands across technology, consumer markets, and international operations. I look forward to working with clients as they build leadership teams equipped to manage growth, expansion, and the operational realities of global business.”
Since 1989, DHR Global has been a leading, privately held provider of executive search solutions with more than 50 wholly owned offices spanning the globe. The firm’s consultants specialize in all industries and functions, providing senior-level executive search, management assessment, and succession planning services.
Recent Addition
DHR also recently named Jessica Bayer as managing partner, Washington, D.C. In this role, she will lead the firm’s continued growth and market presence in the Washington, D.C. region, while maintaining her responsibilities as managing partner of the corporate affairs & communications practice. “Washington, D.C. is a uniquely complex market where corporate affairs, communications, and policy intersect,” said Priya Taneja, CEO of DHR Global. “Jessica’s expertise in advising organizations through high-stakes, multi-stakeholder environments makes her exceptionally well-suited to lead our growth in the region.”
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Ms. Bayer brings deep expertise advising organizations on senior-level talent across corporate affairs, communications, and public affairs functions. Since joining DHR, she has played a central role in building and expanding the firm’s corporate affairs & communications practice, partnering with clients to identify leaders who can navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive organizational impact.
Ms. Bayer has more than two decades of experience in executive search and talent acquisition, with a focus on corporate communications, government affairs, investor relations, and marketing leadership roles. Prior to joining DHR Global, she spent over five years as an executive director at a communications-focused executive search firm Patino Associates. Earlier in her career, she served as vice president of U.S. talent acquisition at a leading global public relations agency, where she led senior-level recruitment across multiple sectors, including corporate, healthcare, technology, financial, and consumer.
DHR Global recently expanded with the addition of David Cho as a partner in the industrial, technology and private equity practice groups, based in the Seoul office. “We are delighted to welcome David back to DHR Global,” said Philippe Tirault, managing partner, Korea. “His ability to advise clients across technology, industrial, and private equity sectors, combined with his deep relationships in the Korean market, strengthens our platform and brings added value to both local and global clients.”
Mr. Cho advises clients on building leadership teams that drive organizational growth and improve retention, with a focus on aligning talent strategies to business objectives. “By immersing himself in each client’s culture, he develops solutions that strengthen organizational infrastructure and create long-term stability,” DHR said. “He brings the same passion for career development to his client work, guiding top talent as they navigate their professional journeys.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
