Editor’s Note: We are pleased to announce the addition of five new career experts to our Career Doctor panel. Our new counsellors hold director-level positions at PageGroup, one of the world’s leading recruitment companies, operating in more than 160 offices in over 30 countries worldwide. PageGroup operates both the Michael Page and Page Personnel recruitment brands.

Kerrie Doran is director of Michael Page’s human resources, property and construction, and executive-search teams in Hong Kong. She is experienced in providing career advice across both the European and Asian employment markets. As well as offering workplace advice and career-progression tips, Doran can assist with queries about working in local or international organisations.

Sharmini Thomas is regional director of Michael Page’s financial services, sales and marketing, and procurement and supply-chain teams in Hong Kong. With over 10 years’ experience in recruitment in Asia-Pacific, she is well positioned to provide career advice to anyone from the early stages of their career up to senior-executive level.

Howard Chan is director of Michael Page’s sales and marketing, and engineering and supply-chain teams in Hong Kong. He has a strong understanding of how different-sized companies operate and can provide advice on career development at multinationals, conglomerates and private enterprises.

Thomas de Mendonca is director of Michael Page finance in Hong Kong. With eight years of recruitment experience in the UK and Hong Kong, he can provide expert advice on career and workplace issues within various finance and accounting areas, including tax, treasury, internal audit and transactional finance.

Kirstin MacLaren is director of Michael Page financial services in Hong Kong. With strong experience in the areas of banking, private equity, asset management and insurance, MacLaren is well placed to provide expert advice on all aspects of career growth in these specialist financial services areas.