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Welcome
Qiuyuan Li
  • Qiuyuan Li (Anchor at CGTN)

    Qiuyuan Li

    Anchor at CGTN
Innovative Young Woman Leader Award Presentation
Anita Shi Wen Lai•Sissi Chao•Joyce Renzhong Tan•Cheri Wang

This is an award to recognize one young woman leader (under 35) who is an innovative leader that advocates for gender equality. She aspires to and has the potential to be a future senior leader. She understands that this role must drive both business results and contribute to strengthening the pipeline of future female leaders. She boldly advocates for female talent and leads courageously.

2022 Finalists
• Cheri Wang, Founder & CEO, Coshipper
• Sissi Chao, Founder of REMAKEHUB | The Trash Princess
• Joyce Renzhong Tan, Senior Specialist of Diversity Initiatives, NYU Shanghai

  • Anita Shi Wen Lai (Founder of SheLeads)

    Anita Shi Wen Lai

    Founder of SheLeads
  • Sissi Chao (CEO of REMAKEHUB)

    Sissi Chao

    CEO of REMAKEHUB
  • Joyce Renzhong Tan (Senior Specialist, Diversity Initiatives at NYU Shanghai)

    Joyce Renzhong Tan

    Senior Specialist, Diversity Initiatives at NYU Shanghai
  • Cheri Wang (Founder & CEO of Coshipper)

    Cheri Wang

    Founder & CEO of Coshipper
Best Company for the Advancement of Women (SME) Award Presentation
Desiree de Wit•Jacob Cooke•Vivien Zhang

This is an award to recognize one Small or Medium Enterprise (SME) that has demonstrated a commitment to real progress in gender equity and engaged people across all genders and all levels of the business to deliver that progress. They are a leading organization for the advancement of women in business in China with a holistic approach to gender equality, actively develops women within the organization to become senior leaders and promotes gender equality throughout the organization.

2022 Finalists
• Shanhao Knitting Co. LTD.
• WPIC Marketing + Technologies
• Yodo1

  • Desiree de Wit (Director, Business Growth & Expansion of Bearapy)

    Desiree de Wit

    Director, Business Growth & Expansion of Bearapy
  • Jacob Cooke (Co-founder & CEO of WPIC Marketing + Technologies)

    Jacob Cooke

    Co-founder & CEO of WPIC Marketing + Technologies
  • Vivien Zhang (Head of IP Licensing at Yodo1)

    Vivien Zhang

    Head of IP Licensing at Yodo1
Male Ally of the Year Award Presentation
Bill Arnold•Marco Lee•Michael Zhu•Roger Zhu

This is an award to recognize one senior executive male leader who actively champions, sponsors and advocates for women in leadership. He is a visible and engaged ally who has a clearly articulated commitment to gender equality. He brings others along on this journey and constantly seeks to drive action that delivers meaningful results and increases the representation of women in leadership and throughout the company.

2022 Finalists
• Marco Lee, Vice President of Sales, FedEx Express
• Roger Zhu, China President, Aptargroup Inc.
• Michael Zhu, Global Vice President, Managing Director of HPE China

  • Bill Arnold (President, China at ConocoPhillips)

    Bill Arnold

    President, China at ConocoPhillips
  • Marco Lee (VP of Sales China at Fedex Express)

    Marco Lee

    VP of Sales China at Fedex Express
  • Michael Zhu (Global VP, Managing Director of China at HPE)

    Michael Zhu

    Global VP, Managing Director of China at HPE
  • Roger Zhu (President at Aptar)

    Roger Zhu

    President at Aptar
Best Policies & Benefits to Promote Gender Equity Award Presentation
Echo Li•Catherine Zheng•Allan Gabor•Caroline Bergman

This is an award to recognize one company for their market leading employment policies, benefits, or programs that support women and men at all stages of their career lifecycle with strong emphasis on gender equality. This company enables women and men to succeed at home and at work throughout their career, from hiring to retirement. The policies, benefits or program must have documented results and is actively leveraged in the China market.

2022 Finalists
• Johnson & Johnson
• Merck
• Volvo

  • Echo Li (HR Director of HPE China)

    Echo Li

    HR Director of HPE China
  • Catherine Zheng (Head of Talent Acquisition at Johnson & Johnson China)

    Catherine Zheng

    Head of Talent Acquisition at Johnson & Johnson China
  • Allan Gabor (President, Merck China & MD, Merck Electronics China at Merck)

    Allan Gabor

    President, Merck China & MD, Merck Electronics China at Merck
  • Caroline Bergman (VP, People Experience at Volvo Cars (APAC))

    Caroline Bergman

    VP, People Experience at Volvo Cars (APAC)
Best Company for the Advancement of Women (MNC) Award Presentation
Sandy Gong•Selena Chu•Michael Zhu

This is an award to recognize one multinational corporation (MNC) that has demonstrated a commitment to real progress in gender equity and engaged people across all genders and all levels of the business to deliver that progress. They are a leading organization for the advancement of women in business in China with a holistic approach to gender equality, actively develops women within the organization to become senior leaders and promotes gender equality throughout the organization.

2022 Finalists
• Dow
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• IHG Hotels & Resorts

  • Sandy Gong (Senior National Marketing Director of Johnson & Johnson Medical (China))

    Sandy Gong

    Senior National Marketing Director of Johnson & Johnson Medical (China)
  • Selena Chu (Vice President at Dow Greater China)

    Selena Chu

    Vice President at Dow Greater China
  • Michael Zhu (Global VP, Managing Director of China at HPE)

    Michael Zhu

    Global VP, Managing Director of China at HPE
Outstanding Woman Leader of the Year Award Presentation
Diane Wang•Xiangwei Gong•Koh Tze San•Polly Ng

This is an award to recognize one senior executive female leader (VP/Director level or above) who has become a successful and influential leader in her chosen field and has also paved the way for others. She is committed to the advancement of women in business in China and engages other leaders to join in these efforts. This outstanding leader is a role model for the next generation and a pioneer for others looking to advance female talent.

2022 Finalists
• Polly Ng, President & CEO, BWSea Group
• Tze San Koh, President, Gas China Marketing, ExxonMobil
• Xiangwei Gong, Asia President, Aptargroup Inc.

  • Diane Wang (Founder, Chairperson & CEO of Dhgate)

    Diane Wang

    Founder, Chairperson & CEO of Dhgate
  • Xiangwei Gong (Asia President at Aptar)

    Xiangwei Gong

    Asia President at Aptar
  • Koh Tze San (President of Gas China Marketing at ExxonMobil)

    Koh Tze San

    President of Gas China Marketing at ExxonMobil
  • Polly Ng (Chairman & CEO of Global Women Connect)

    Polly Ng

    Chairman & CEO of Global Women Connect
Musical Celebration
Jasmine Chen
  • Jasmine Chen

    Jasmine Chen

Lucky Draw
Jasmine Chen
  • Jasmine Chen

    Jasmine Chen

Closing
Su Cheng Harris-Simpson
  • Su Cheng Harris-Simpson (Founder & President of Women Empowerment Council)

    Su Cheng Harris-Simpson

    Founder & President of Women Empowerment Council