Marina Hong Mealin, SVP Head of HR at Bayer

Driving Transformation and Skill-based Progression at Bayer with Marina Hong MealinIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Marina to discuss her career journey and the transformative initiatives she has led at Bayer. Marina shares her diverse experiences, starting from her roots in Singapore, through international moves, and venturing into HR leadership. She emphasizes lessons learned in customer service, leading teams, and navigating different cultures. Highlighting Bayer's dynamic shared ownership transformation, Marina discusses how cross-functional teams and rapid cycles have catalyzed innovation and improved customer outcomes. She also details the shift from traditional job roles to skills-based progression using a talent marketplace. Through various roles and projects, Marina illustrates the personal and organizational benefits of a growth mindset. The episode concludes with her advice to 'be bold' and uplift others to create positive change.00:00 Introduction and Career Journey02:59 Dynamic Shared Ownership Transformation05:40 Skills-Based Progression at Bayer08:11 Leadership and Mindset Shifts09:49 Measuring Success and Personal Stories11:52 Parting Advice and ConclusionPrevi is a private pricing network that is free for companies to launch and maintain. It saves employees $2,200/year on essential services like their cell phone and auto insurance bill. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit here to learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.