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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]