WLA ExecutiveFranka Gulin Franka got published her first interview at the age of 13 in local newspapers, knowing even than that journalism and photography could help her travel the world.   Although she has double master degree in Humanities, it was her media work that brought her to China back in 2013. She freelanced in media, photojournalism and marketing related industries, was part of China Media Group for nearly six years and reported for Croatian News Agency and Croatian Radio […]

Initiatives ExecutiveMarie Chavanon Marie Chavanon is a dynamic leader with a proven track record in marketing and digital innovation, currently serving as the Head of Digital Health and Partnering for a major pharmaceutical company. With over 15 years of experience at the forefront of global organizations, Marie has led numerous transformative initiatives that blend digital strategies with innovative marketing practices, driving growth and operational efficiency. Fluent in French, English, and Mandarin, she is passionate about leveraging her diverse expertise to […]

Community Development ExecutiveBeatrice Cecchi Beatrice, originally from Italy, studied in Ireland and France before finishing her master in China where she has been living since 2015; after graduation she has started her career in automotive, first in Italian companies such as Pirelli and Pininfarina then in NIO, one of the most important players among Global EVs.   Fluent in four languages – Italian, English, Chinese and Spanish – her friends and colleagues state she has an outstanding ability to network […]

Community Development ExecutiveXolisile Sithole Xolisile grew up in South Africa. From a young age she was raised by two cultures (African and European) which instilled her love and appreciation for multiculturalism. Xolisile’s childhood inspired her curiosity about different cultures. In her gap year, she was awarded a scholarship by the local Rotary Club to be an exchange student in Canada. During her amazing Canadian exchange, her duties revolved around being an ambassador for South Africa throughout the year. Her China […]

Membership ExecutiveEllen Koo Ellen is a seasoned international executive with 17+ year multi-faceted experience across function, industry and region. Her areas of expertise include strategy & planning, business development and cross culture team management. She is passionate and writes about self-growth, entrepreneurship and diversity. Originally from Seoul, Ellen has spent over 23 years in overseas and is currently based in Shanghai raising two kids. She holds an undergraduate master’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Oxford and a Global […]

Co Vice-President Erica Oh Erica is a seasoned Digital Project Manager with a background in overseeing mini-program and app development for the mainland Chinese market. Her proficiency lies in ensuring the timely delivery of projects, orchestrating cross-functional teams of digital experts, including engineers, designers, and strategists for some of the best brands in the world. Her previous roles were in the fintech industry in New York City, where she served as a key player in operations and credit risk operations. […]

Co Vice – President Soudamini (Sau) Khurana  Soudamini is a creative leader with over two decades of digital experience across China, India, and the USA. With a background as a former Disney Creative, she has a proven track record of building and enhancing the digital presence of leading brands such as Giorgio Armani, Maserati, Hilton, Dyson, Hublot, and Topgolf, using platforms like WeChat, mobile apps, and social media. Her areas of expertise include design storytelling, branding, UI/UX, tech innovation, generative […]