Congratulations to the 2024 WLA Winners

  On Saturday November 2nd, IPWS hosted the 17th Women Leadership Awards Ceremony.   At the event, we announced and celebrated the winners of the 17th annual Women Leadership Awards (WLA), one of the longest running international awards for women leaders in China.   Join us in congratulating the 2024 WLA Winners below!   Woman of Impact Frances O‘Rourke   SME Business Leader of the Year Lydia Sheng   HeForShe Eric Yu   Corporate Business Leader of the Year Karin […]

Meet the WLA 2024 Sponsors & Partners Part 2

IPWS extends its gratitude to the sponsors and partners for their invaluable support of the 2024 Women Leadership Awards.   A feminine hygiene product brand specialize in Applicator tampons.   We believe that by introducing tampons into more women’s lives, menstruation will not hold us back, but help us make bold steps, even while bleeding.   May period be seen, be known, be comfortable.   xiaohongshu: @oddsome离普造物 InstaShake is always freshly madewith 100% natural ingredients. Since July 2021, our mission has […]

Meet the WLA 2024 Sponsors & Partners Part 1

IPWS extends its gratitude to the sponsors and partners for their invaluable support of the 2024 Women Leadership Awards.       The Australian Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (AustCham Shanghai) is the peak body for Australian business in China. As a membership-based organisation, AustCham Shanghai represents more than 350 businesses and individuals providing support, education, advocacy and business services.   AustCham Shanghai is a bridge between Australian and Chinese organisations, facilitating connectivity and promoting bilateral trade between Australia and China. […]

Join us for an Intergalactic Celebration during WLA 2024!

Join us for an Intergalactic Celebration during WLA 2024!   We’re thrilled to announce a unique and interactive experience at this year’s award ceremony.    · In collaboration with emerging young artist Feiyang Zhang, we invite all guests to decorate a starry art installation that celebrates the IPWS community and WLA!   · What to Expect: During the event, write down your thoughts, congratulations, even whimsical musings on the envelopes and share them on the Intergalactic Envelope Exchange Wall.   […]

Meet the Jury of WLA 2024

It was an exciting day as the independent jury interviewed the remarkable finalists for the Women Leadership Awards 2024. Each of these inspiring Nominees, candidates, shortlisted trailblazers, demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation, and it was a privilege to learn more about their impactful journeys.     Andrew Hill   Since his arrival to China in 1989, Andrew has been actively involved in helping to create and manage several companies and organizations while serving the community. His company ELG (www.chinaelg.com), founded in […]

Meet WLA 2024 Master of Ceremonies

  Xixi Wang is the founder and CEO of a life transition business, CUE. CUE is a transformative learning company that supports individuals through life’s key transitions. They design research-driven e-learning solutions and in-person events to enhance personal well-being and life course development. As the visionary behind the company, she is weaving together her years of training and experience in art, academia, and startups to create “A Life Transition Space For Everyone”, providing clients with the right cues at the right […]

WLA 2024 – Meet Corporate Business Leader of the Year Finalists

  Heidi is Asia Pacific HR Solutions director for Dow who is accountable for exceptional and efficient delivery of HR solutions to drive a positive Employee Experience. She has worked in Dow for 19 years and is currently based in Shanghai. Before her HR experience, Heidi did a variety of commercial jobs in Shanghai and US, including managing Profit & Loss of Dow Polyurethane Business in Asia Pacific. Heidi is passionate on driving gender equality and has dedicated herself on […]

WLA 2024 – Meet Woman of Impact Finalists

  Frances has been loving life in Shanghai since Feb 2005, relocating from Singapore to take up an APAC Directors role in General Motors Purchasing & Supply Chain. Currently Frances is the GM & VP Asia Pacific for Think Global Ltd, a B2B export company sourcing from China and selling private label consumer electronic goods globally. Frances has a Masters in Business and Technology from the University of New South Wales, Australia which when combined with her more than 30 […]

WLA 2024 – Meet SME Business Leader of the Year Finalists

    Natalie Lowe is the CEO and Founding Partner of The Orangeblowfish, an independent creative and branding agency. Headquartered in Shanghai with an international team, she offers brand strategy expertise to businesses seeking a strong market presence in China and APAC; combining consumer-focused business strategies with award-winning branding campaigns. The Orangeblowfish unleashes the power of creativity using storytelling, art, space and technology to get client brands talked about. The Orangeblowfish creates immersive brand-led experiences for Fortune 500 and local brands […]

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