Kaylene Wong, the Vice President of PCDA, is a seasoned consultant and trainer. She specialises in integrating workforce capability development, digital transformation, and sustainability into practical, measurable business outcomes. As the Managing Director of John Ethans International, she partners with organisations to align human capital development with technology adoption and sustainable practices — building long-term business resilience in an evolving economic landscape.
With a strong foundation in human capital strategy, talent acquisition, and organisational development, Kaylene has guided numerous organisations through end-to-end digital and workforce transformation journeys. Her expertise spans practical digital roadmaps, leadership alignment, workforce upskilling, talent optimisation, and employee engagement—always with sustainability embedded at the core. She delivers ESG capacity-building programmes anchored in global standards, including ISO 26000 Social Responsibility, ISO 30406 Sustainable Employability, and ISO 30408 Human Governance. These initiatives help organisations strengthen their Social and Governance dimensions, improve sustainability reporting disclosures, and adopt responsible business practices.
Within PCDA, Kaylene played a pivotal role in contributing to the Career Development Framework – Six Transformational Skills Framework for Career Development. This framework serves as a strategic guide for career pathways, competency models, and progression strategies across industries, benefiting individuals, companies, and career professionals. Her work reflects PCDA’s mission to future-proof careers, foster inclusive growth, and empower people to thrive in a rapidly changing work environment.
Beyond her leadership at PCDA, Kaylene is a Partner Consultant for SGTech’s Digital Transformation for SMEs (DT-SME) programme, where she supports companies in identifying digital priorities, mapping transformation plans, and building internal capabilities. She is also a much sought-after industry speaker, sharing insights on the intersection of people, technology, and sustainability. Her professional credentials include Green Compass Certified Consultant (A*STAR), Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (IAL), Certified Performance Leadership Coach (ICF), Career Advisory Programme (WSG), and Certified Career Services Provider (NCDA). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Sociology from the National University of Singapore and a Specialist Diploma in Career Counselling from Republic Polytechnic.
