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 […]

  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 […]

    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 […]

  David Henry is a US American from the tiny State of Rhode Island who has lived in Shanghai for 30 years. He taught at Shanghai International Studies University, Overseas Training Department and at the College of English, graduate program in Intercultural Communications. There he was part of the teaching team that built the SISU program into the largest Intercultural Communications degree program in the world. In 2009, he and his partners founded Jonas Emil Coffee Roasters one of the […]

  As a mother and two-time breast cancer survivor, I have gleaned invaluable insights that have fortified my determination both in and out of the ring. With over two decades of experience as a professional boxer and kickboxer, I have solidified my position as a formidable athlete, clinching numerous world championships, including the prestigious WIBF super-bantamweight title.   The vision Masca Yuen and I share for Aboro is to establish a nurturing community focused on personal growth and holistic well-being. […]

  Meet WLA 2024 Keynote Speakers   For the past 17 years IPWS has recognized women (and men) who are forging new paths, trailblazers in their own rights, those who are changing the nature of leadership worldwide, reflecting IPWS values: to Connect, Grow, Inspire and Lead.   We are honored to announce Tonye Stuurman and Ashley Dudarenok will deliver our keynote speeches at the 2024 WLA Ceremony. Both of these inspirational women will share their stories on what courage means to them […]

Join us in celebrating the women and men who are reshaping leadership in businesses and communities on Saturday 2nd November, 2024.   Agenda: •6:00 – 6:30 PM Registration, welcome drinks & canapés •6:30 – 6:45 PM Welcome address •6:45 – 7:15 PM Key note speech •7:15 – 7:45 PM Announcement of winners in 3 WLA categories •7:45 – 8:30 PM Dinner and mingling •8:30 – 9:00 PM Keynote speech •9:00 – 9:15 PM Announcement of winner in 1 WLA Category […]

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Join us in celebrating the women and men who are reshaping leadership in businesses and communities on Saturday 2nd November, 2024.       Congratulations to Woman of Impact Finalist   Congratulations to SME Business Leader of the Year Finalist   Congratulations to HeforShe Finalist   Congratulations to Diane Long Lifetime Achievement Finalist   Meet the 2024 Keynote Speakers We are honored to announce Tonye Stuurman and Ashley Dudarenok will deliver our keynote speeches at the 2024 WLA Ceremony. Both […]