Are you looking to make your mark in the professional world?
Are you currently leading a team or aspiring to lead in the future?
Whether you are an aspiring leader, a newcomer, a mid-level manager, or a senior executive, one thing is clear: your team’s needs are rapidly changing.
The workforce and workplace are undergoing transformations, and leaders must nimbly evolve to thrive.
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion filled with insights and inspiration with Austcham and Britcham.
Listen to women from several generations of leadership as they share their experiences, including both successes and failures, while adapting to the new normal.
What’s in Store:
– Gain invaluable wisdom from seasoned leaders who have shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for others.
– Discover the secrets to success from managers who excel in today’s ever-evolving corporate landscape.
– Be inspired by the fresh perspectives of junior managers.
We believe that by fostering dialogue and sharing diverse perspectives, we can bridge the gap in expectations between women leaders and their companies.
This is your opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, gain insights into current leadership practices, and contribute to the conversation that is shaping the future of women in leadership
Panelist
Annabella Qian
Founder & Chairperson, KnowYourself
Annabelle Qian is the Founder and Chairperson of KnowYourself, a startup committed to advancing mental health awareness in Chinese society for the past seven years. KnowYourself’s mission is to research and deliver innovative digital mental health products and services. Itscurrent offerings include text-based counseling with data-driven tools for counselors, thematic online support groups, and online self-help training programs based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness practices. With over 20 million followers on social media, KnowYourself has a substantial user base. In 2023, KnowYourself partnered with a leading AI company in China to train a ChatGPT model using data from its text-based counseling services.
Nicky Wang
CEO, WE Red Bridge
Nicky is a brand strategist with two decades of success in both multinational and independent agency environments across Asia, advising leading global brands on their marketing and communications strategies.
She was a co-owner of the China-based communications agency Red Bridge with offices in Shanghai and Beijing. Built from the ground-up over 12 years to a 120-people award-winning business, the agency was fully acquired by WE Worldwide in 2021, with Nicky appointed as CEO to continue leading its China operation.
Nicky embodies the qualities of a next-generation leader – she leads by example, encourages cross-discipline collaboration, and advocates client consultancy over client servicing. The agency follows a non-traditional approach, inverting the top-down ways of working in China and championing diversity and inclusion across gender, nationality, and regional representation.
Under her leadership, her teams led the successful launch of many brands in China, fostering long-lasting client partnerships across a diverse range of sectors. WE Red Bridge has been consistently recognized by global and regional awards including Cannes Lions, Sabre and PRWeek Awards. Nicky herself was named a Woman to Watch in 2020, and Young Business Leader of the Year in 2019 by Campaign Asia.
A highly sought-after expert on China’s marketing landscape, Nicky is frequently invited to sit on regional award juries, including PRWeek Asia Pacific, Sabre Awards Asia Pacific, The Drum Global PR Awards and Greater China Digital Media Awards.
Patricia Xia
EY Managing Partner,
China Central
EY Tax Innovation Leader, Asia Pacific
Patricia has been in the profession for over 25 years. Prior to joining Ernst & Young – Shanghai in 2006, she had worked with other Big Four firms in China and Australia.
Executive MBA degree, Australian Graduate School of Management, the University of New South Wales
FCPA of CPA Australia
Certified Tax Agent in China Certified Public Accountant in China
As EY China Central Managing Partner, Patricia is in charge of business development of EY’s priority offices located in 11 cities in China Central, including Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuhan, Chongqing, Chengdu, Hefei, etc..
Patricia has extensive experience in tax and investment consultation for multi-national companies, including cross-border tax structure planning, M&A tax due diligence and planning, support in joint venture negotiation, tax controversy support and application for tax incentives, etc.. Over the years she has assisted a large number of domestic businesses in making outbound investment overseas and foreign investors in investing in China
In her role as EY Asia-Pacific Tax Innovation Leader, Patricia has also led a number of tax technology projects to assist clients in establishing automated tax compliance and management platforms, enhancing tax process operation and providing tax strategy
Moderator
Theresa Hudzinski,
IPWS President
Theresa Hudzinski is the current International Professional Women’s Society President (IPWS) and a leader in multi-national company for almost 30 years.
IPWS is a platform for everyone supporting professional female empowerment. Through events and community of individuals with diverse backgrounds, they build networks, foster personal growth, and develop professionally.
Her passion is creating an environment where people can find their voice and let them face their fears so they find the courage to accomplish their goals
Event Details
Date:
2 November, 2023
Agenda:
4.00pm-4.20pm Registration
4.20pm-4.30pm Opening remarks
4.30pm-5.30pm Panel, Q&A
5.30pm-6.00pm Networking
Venue:
星荟中心
Landmark Center
上海市虹口区天潼路328号3楼
3rd Floor No.328 Tiantong Road, Hongkou District Shanghai
Price (including coffee and biscuits):
Members: CNY 80
Non-members: CNY 180
RSVP:
It’s essential to RSVP for this event and the number of tickets is limited!
