Zacharias Rajagopal
Zacharias Rajagopal is currently the Director of People at MODEC’s Floating Production Systems Business Unit with over two decades of experience in Human Resources across various industries such as Aviation, Banking, Manufacturing, FMCG, Property Development, Hospitality and Oil & Gas, he plays a pivotal role in driving MODEC’s people strategy across its project execution centers.
A strategic and transformative HR leader, Zacharias is leading HR transformation journey — reimagining workforce planning, talent development, and leadership capability within the fast-evolving offshore energy landscape. His work focuses on aligning human capital strategy with operational excellence, digital HR analytics, and future workforce readiness.
Throughout his career, Zacharias has championed initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, and retention amid industry competition. His leadership philosophy centers on authenticity, data-driven decision-making, and building people-centered organizations that thrive through change.
Known for his enthusiasm, adventurous spirit, and direct approach, Zacharias thrives on challenging the status quo and driving continuous improvement. His passion for developing people and nurturing their potential aligns with his commitment to building a workforce that adapts to evolving business needs and consistently adds value to customers.
Zacharias holds advanced credentials in strategic human resource management and organizational leadership and is passionate about developing the next generation of HR leaders. He is actively involved as the Industrial Advisory Panels Industrial Advisory Panel for Taylors University, Sunway College, University Malaya and SAITO University College building market ready talents for the future.