Beyond Concrete And Steel: The Hearts And Minds Driving Regional Expansion

InnovationBeyond Concrete And Steel: The Hearts And Minds Driving Regional ExpansionByGamuda Contributor,Brand Contributor.for Gamuda BerhadBRANDVOICEStorytelling and expertise from marketers | Paid ProgramJun 10, 2026, 12:02am EDTAs Gamuda marks its 50th anniversary, its rise in the Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025 ranking proves a simple conviction: enduring infrastructure comes to life as much through people as through cement and machines.Across regional project sites and offices, Gamuda’s teams operate in diverse environments shaped by different markets, regulations and communities. This breadth of experience reflects the group’s emphasis on building capability through exposure, collaboration and shared expertise shaped by continuity, as (second and third from left) Jo-Ann Low, Group Head of HR and Administration, carries forward a strong legacy of people-first culture and talent development from her predecessor, Wong Lye Ling. GamudaIn an industry defined by complex timelines and heavy materials, Gamuda’s results reflect the initiative of its people as much as the technology it deploys.That emphasis on developing talent has tangible outcomes. Gamuda climbed 152 places in the Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025 ranking from the previous year—a shift attributed to a decade-long investment in its 6,700-strong workforce.“In recent years, we've shifted from being a local player to a regional multinational,” says Jo-Ann Low, Group Head of HR and Administration. “Our focus has been on ensuring our talent is as future-proof as the cities we build.”At the core of the strategy lies a simple truth: employees stay where they see a credible path ahead, with expanding responsibility and global exposure alongside the company’s growth.This principle finds its most concrete expression in how the company approaches learning.Shaping Careers, Sustaining TalentIn an industry where turnover is often treated as inevitable, Gamuda’s attrition rate of 10% remains well below the M...