Women of Influence Awards

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and the South China Morning Post organized the eighth Women of Influence Program.  I had the pleasure to join the special half-day conference and awards ceremony to recognize some of Hong Kong’s most outstanding women and their significant impact. This year’s conference was about the importance of connecting, collaborating and inspiring. It highlighted insights, strategies and advice from women who have successfully reached the pinnacle of their careers.

The event was phenomenal! I met successful women who run multinational corporations, women who are great academic achievers, women who help other women and children who live in violent environment. I also met men who are great supporters of diversity and inclusion. It was great to listen to their life experiences and learn from their success stories. On the way back home, I felt so motivated and inspired!  I am going to become the architect of my own career!

AmCham / SCMP Women of Influence Conference & Awards 2011 – Connecting, Collaborating and Inspiring

Confirmed Speakers and Moderators

• Saori Dubourg, President, Asia Pacific, BASF
• Umran Beba, President, Asia Pacific Region, PepsiCo Inc.
• Clare Allum, Asia Pacific Learning & Development Leader, Ernst & Young Tax Services Ltd.
• Shanthi Flynn, VP-HR, Walmart Asia (Moderator)
• Pooja Grover, Managing Director, Investment Banking Division, Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC
• Karen Koh, Founder & Principal, Intermedia
• Shalini Mahtani, MBE, Founder & Advisor to the Board, Community Business (Moderator)
• Kay McArdle, Board Chair, The Women's Foundation (Moderator)
• Melissa Mowbray-d’Arbela, CEO, Filligent Limited
• Susan Reingold, SVP, Corporate Development, Asia Pacific, Grey Group
• Christine Sim, General Manager, Links Recruitment Singapore
• Lizette Smook, Founder & CEO, InnovAsians Ltd.
• Prof. Agnes Tiwari, Head, School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong
• Caroline Wong, Executive Director, Corporate Communications, Morgan Stanley

Program

Opening Keynote: Saori Dubourg, President, Asia Pacific, BASF

Luncheon Keynote: Umran Beba, President, Asia Pacific Region,PepsiCo Inc.

Three Concurrent Breakout Sessions:

A) Personal Stories: Becoming the Architect of your Career

Karen Koh, Founder & Principal, Intermedia

Melissa Mowbray-d’Arbela, CEO, Filligent Limited

Prof. Agnes Tiwari, Head, School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong

Kay McArdle, Board Chair, The Women's Foundation (Moderator)

B) Strategies for Success: Making Connections with Mentors, Sponsors and Networks

Pooja Grover, Managing Director, Investment Banking Division, Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC

Christine Sim, General Manager, Links Recruitment Singapore

Lizette Smook, Founder & CEO, InnovAsians Ltd.

Shanthi Flynn, VP-HR, Walmart Asia (Moderator)

C) Pursuing your Passions: Getting the Most out of Life

Clare Allum, Asia Pacific Learning & Development Leader, Ernst & Young Tax Services Ltd.

Susan Reingold, SVP, Corporate Development, Asia Pacific, Grey Group

Caroline Wong, Executive Director, Corporate Communications, Morgan Stanley

Shalini Mahtani, MBE, Founder & Advisor to the Board,Community Business (Moderator)

Presentation of the 2011 Women of Influence Awards

Entrepreneur of the Year, Professional of the Year, Master in Charity, Arts or Culture, Champion for the Advancement of Women, and Best Company for Women.