Having traversed through various stages in the business world, such as Industrial revolution, trade union, scientific management, Behavioural science and human relations, human resource management has undergone marked transformations along the period today. Even today, faced with the turbulent COVID disruptions, HR department amidst organizations are having their moment. Hence, the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) responsible for developing and executing the organization's strategy for human resources, including succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance planning, recruitment & selection, and coaching and mentoring also seems to be evolving along the period. From compliance and administration to strategy and transformation, the role of the Chief Human Resource Officer continues to expand in scope and rise in profile and impact. Today, well-being and mental health of employees remains at the forefront, while CHROs are extensively focusing around digital transformation, HR analytics, improving digital employee experience, using effective HR technology tools and maintaining HR ethics.

While the CEO role saw a lack of gender representation in the past, Fortune 200 firms reported a rise in female CHROs, largely due to a number of outgoing male CHROs being replaced with female CHROs in 2019. About 43 percent saw a female replace a male CHRO, and just 7 percent saw a female CHRO take over a male CHRO, according to Talent Strategy Group in 2019. The numbers are good even today across Asia when it comes to women representation as CHROs today. They have significantly contributed in various organizations even during the tough COVID times, and they need to celebrated for their acknowledgeable efforts.

Our endeavour at Women Entrepreneur Magazine has always been to highlight remarkable women leaders across geographies and industries. In keeping with our motto, the current issue of the Women Entrepreneur Magazine features a list of `Top 10 Women CHROs in Asia - 2022'. Compiled by a panel of industry veterans, CEOs, CXOs and the Women Entrepreneur Magazine editorial team, the list features prolific women who have not only crafted illustrious and innovative businesses, but have proven their mettle as leaders across the diverse businesses playing a key role in contributing towards strengthening the workforce.