As a non-profit community organisation run by a volunteer Board of Directors, IPWS continues to focus on quality and transparency. We have again this year released the IPWS Annual Report with key figures and information from the past term. See the full IPWS Annual Report 2020-2021. A sincere thank you from the IPWS Board of Directors to our members, friends, sponsors, partners, and the entire community for a wonderful 2020-2021 year. We look forward to making the 2021-2022 season even […]
IPWS (International Professional Women’s Society) is a volunteer-run platform for dynamic women with diverse professional backgrounds to connect. Through our community and events, we build networks, foster personal growth, and develop professionally. We warmly welcome all professional levels, all nationalities and all genders as members to our organization and participants to our events. The organization is fully run by a volunteer Board of Directors, Board Advisors, Committee Members, Interns and Volunteers. Do you have a passion for building and supporting a […]
We are delighted to announce that over 12,000 RMB was raised for the World Academy for the Future of Women over the weekend! Last Saturday, IPWS hosted a celebratory Boho Chic Brunch to help support a future for young women in China. We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at Kathleen’s Waitan, as we raised funds through a raffle for our beneficiary, the World Academy for the Future of Women (WAFW), while indulging in a delicious brunch and wine. As we were […]
Women Leadership Awards is the longest running international award in China for women leaders, and was the only such award for over a decade. The WLA recognizes professional women – and since 2016, men supporting women – from all nationalities and across all industries in Shanghai, who have made a marked difference in their professional careers, in the community and have forged paths for others to follow. This year, on May 29th at the Langham, Xintiandi, together with the independent jury […]
Last week, we were pleased to have an inspiring speaker, Thomas Stopper, Group Vice President Asia at Hansgrohe SE, as our Thought Activator of the Month. He shared his knowledge on a topic that is crucial for many of us in different areas of our lives – Influencing People. Thomas uncovered the processes and methods that he developed based on his real-life experiences, which helped him to build his career from market development manager to holding the position of the […]
On this International Women’s Day, IPWS is proud to announce the nominations for the 15th Women Leadership Awards officially open! We can’t think of a more perfect time to bring positivity and recognition to the women and men who are driving change and making a positive impact in our community and beyond. This year marks the 15th year of the Women Leadership Awards (WLA) — the longest running international award in China for women leaders, and the only such award for over […]
Last Wednesday we held our first Thought Activator of 2021, with the amazing speaker Shirley Song, Senior Director Membership Program at Nike. Over the course of the evening, she uncovered her know-how of navigating through uncertainty in her career and in the workplace, as a team leader. Prior to joining Nike, Shirley had extensive experience working with multinational companies, such as P&G, Bain and Pepsi, in various roles, including management consulting. She is a great example of someone, who is […]
✔ Looking to promote female leadership in a profound and meaningful way? ✔ Thinking of mentoring young talents, but fear you don’t have the time? Find out more about the mentoring opportunity with the WAFW! The World Academy for the Future of Women (WAFW) is a bold and daring leadership program dedicated to the advancement of women’s leadership worldwide. The WAFW is located in Henan Province (China), Dhaka (Bangladesh), and Kathmandu (Nepal), where it trains hundreds of college students on matters […]
Last week, in the middle of such a busy season in Shanghai, our last Thought Activator of 2020, “Creativity Booster: Become an Original” was really well-attended. And we were very pleased to have with us such an inspirational speaker, whose love and passion for arts drives his life – Siu Tang, Founder and Creative Director of The Orangeblowfish, an award winning independent creative agency. Presently, The Orangeblowfish is a company with a global team of brand strategists, storytellers and artists […]
