See You at WLA 2025

November 2, 2025

The Women Leadership Awards 2025 are officially sold out! Thank you to everyone who secured their seat and showed incredible support for this year’s celebration.

We can’t wait to welcome you to The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan for an afternoon filled with inspiration, connection, and stories of courage.

Event Agenda

11:30 – 12:00
Registration
12:00 – 12:10
Welcome Address
12:10 – 13:20
Keynote Speech & announcing winners in 3 WLA categories
13:20 – 14:10
Buffet Lunch & Mingling
14:10 – 15:30
Keynote Speech & announcing winners in 3 WLA categories
15:30 – 15:45
Lucky Draw / Quiz
15:45 – 16:00
Closing Remarks & Group Photo

MEET THE 2025 FINALISTS

Congratulations to Corporate Business Leader of the Year Finalist

Kate Chang

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (LATCB)

Managing Director, China

Miriam Wickertsheim

General Manager

Direct HR

Congratulations to Woman of Impact Finalist

Danmaji Niu

CEO

Gansu Yakma Handmade Cosmetic Company

Guo Xiuling

Sand River Fashion Co.Ltd

Kay Xu

Founder/Co-Founder

WeDiscover/Founders Breakfast

Congratulations to SME Business Leader of the Year Finalist

Clarisse Le Guernic

Founder and CEO
Arcade Experiences Shanghai

Cotton Ding

Cotton’s

Founder and CEO

Daniela Sena

CEO
Continental Corporation

Natalie Lowe

The Orangeblowfish
CEO & Founding Partner

Congratulations to Young Achiever Finalist

Eloise Zhang

Project and Industry Relationship Manager

BritCham Shanghai

Hanghui Kang

Key account manager, APAC

Google

Congratulations to HeforShe Finalist

Andrew Hill

Founder, Director

ELG and Xiersen

David Ammerschlaeger

ChingHo Medical

Chief Psychological Counsellor

Meet WLA 2025 Keynote Speaker

Meet the inspiring voices headlining the WLA 2025 stage. These thought leaders and changemakers will share fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and stories of impact to spark meaningful conversations and inspire action.

Jennie Chen

Frances O’Rourke

Meet WLA 2025 Master of Ceremonies

Introducing the dynamic hosts of the 2025 IPWS Women Leadership Awards — Marie Chavanon and Anthony Marcus Hou!With their energy and expertise, they’ll guide us through an inspiring afternoon celebrating exceptional women leaders and supportive male allies.