Prior to joining Abbott, Shakilla has held various positions in corporate affairs, marketing and sales at Monsanto, Boston Scientific and Merch Sharp and Dohme.
Shakilla chairs Women Leaders of Abbott (WLA) Asia Pacific, an employee resource group focused on inspiring growth in women leaders by creating opportunities through education, mentoring and recognition.
She is co-chair of the Government Affairs and Market Access (GAMA) Committee at the Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMED), working together with the Secretariat and GAMA leadership team to advocate on issues and shape meaningful outreach for APACMED’s members.
She chairs the Healthcare Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce, Malaysia. Shakilla is also an active member of the Management Committee Asia Pacific Infant and Young Child Nutrition Association (APIYCNA).
Shakilla holds a Bachelor of Science degree and an Executive MBA from the National University of Singapore.
Shakilla’s passion is to help young women discover their full potential. She is a mentor at the National University of Singapore. She also volunteers her time at a shelter in Singapore. Shakilla enjoys discovering new places, the arts and yoga.