Dexcom

Basker Maniam

Basker, at the helm of Talent Acquisition, embodies a fervent commitment to recruitment, encapsulated by his mantra: "Live by Chance, Love by Choice, Recruit by Profession." With over 18 years of dynamic experience spanning diverse business domains, his leadership in talent acquisition across ASEAN has been characterized by an unwavering focus on sourcing top-tier talent in Medical, Semiconductor, FMCG, Engineering, Telco, Banking, Pharma, IT consulting, Finance, Shared Services, and BPO sectors. Notably, he earned the distinction of Malaysia's Most Preferred Employee in the BPO industry before joining Dexcom.

Currently spearheading Talent Acquisition for Dexcom Malaysia, Basker's influential presence extends to LinkedIn, boasting a following of over 33K. Entrusted as the first employee to hire approximately four thousand individuals by 2025, he orchestrates end-to-end talent acquisition, employer branding, and the cultural fabric of Dexcom Malaysia, a start-up launched in 2020.

Basker personifies an affable demeanor, radiating positivity as the life force within his team. Unruffled by pressure, his empathetic leadership style prioritizes team development while diligently setting and reviewing both team and personal goals quarterly, ensuring unimpeded progress. His visionary approach to talent trends and recruitment marketing scalability is evidenced in Dexcom’s Penang market entry, strategically establishing the brand amid crucial elements defining Dexcom's identity as a burgeoning company.

Key milestones under Basker's leadership encompass:

Formation of an elite Talent Acquisition team, emphasizing specialized expertise in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain, complemented by a robust Talent Coordinator, pivotal for future expansion success. A strategic vision to position Dexcom as an industry-preferred employer, targeting annual recognition as the Most Preferred Employer.

Transforming the TA team into brand ambassadors via LinkedIn, Facebook, and networking, each recruiter tasked with achieving substantial followership milestones within set timeframes. Establishing himself as an industry icon, regularly generating substantial engagement and over 10k impressions per LinkedIn post on average.

Basker's exceptional communication prowess, tailored to diverse audiences, amplifies his persuasiveness, enabling an open-door policy encouraging feedback and stakeholder engagement. His structured reporting system and weekly cadence ensure seamless communication with key stakeholders, including VPs, Directors, CHROs, and SVPs.

His collaborative approach, aligning TA initiatives with company goals and providing astute market insights, has garnered unwavering support from leaders. With a formidable reputation as a regional TA leader, Basker's expertise and leadership style command immense respect.

As Dexcom Malaysia's first employee, Basker has championed the ethos of 'RESPECT' as the cultural cornerstone, meticulously fostering it from recruitment processes to onboarding. His steadfast advocacy for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) underscores Dexcom Malaysia’s hiring criteria, epitomizing professionalism, and progressive values.