IPWS extends its gratitude to the sponsors and partners for their invaluable support of the 2025 Women Leadership Awards.   The British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai is a dynamic network of international businesses with a common interest in China. Our members are the pulse of our organisation — we advocate best practice; we share knowledge; and we build trusted and long-lasting friendships. Our purpose is to make connections. Connections that open opportunity, empower businesses and unite our community in China. […]

  Meet WLA 2025 Keynote Speaker   For the past 18 years, IPWS has celebrated women — and men — who are forging new paths and redefining what leadership means. These trailblazers embody the IPWS values to Connect, Grow, Inspire, and Lead, shaping the future of leadership across industries and cultures. We are honored to announce that Ms Jennie Chen, Consul General of Canada in Shanghai, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Women Leadership Awards Ceremony. Alongside other […]

  Kate Chang Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (LA Tourism) Managing Director, China   Kate Chang is Managing Director, China, for the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (LA Tourism). Based in Beijing, she leads the organizations market strategy, airline partnerships, travel trade engagement, and marketing integration across Greater China.   Since joining LA Tourism in 2013 and being promoted to Managing Director in 2022, Kate has been overseeing the Board’s Greater China footprint into a four-city network and […]

  Danmaji Niu CEO  Gansu Yakma Handmade Cosmetic Company   Danma Niu was born to a nomadic family in Gansu. Her journey as a community leader began at just 19, when she brought running water to her village for the first time. Driven to create more opportunities, she embarked on a seven-year journey to Australia to gain the skills and knowledge needed to support her community further.   Upon returning home, Danma, her sister and the village women decided to […]

  Clarisse Le Guernic Founder and CEOArcade Experiences Shanghai   Clarisse Le Guernic is a 29 years-old French entrepreneur in Shanghai. She began her journey with the Chinese language at the age of 12 when her junior high school in France first offered Chinese courses. In 2015, Clarisse came to Shanghai to study at Fudan University. Her love for the city and its culture grew stronger during her time there.   After completing her studies, she decided to stay in […]