2023 SPEAKERS
- A Premier Line-Up Of Standout Speakers -
The distinguished speakers joining the WPF have made their mark. Trailblazers from all walks of life and in their own rights, these women come together to show solidarity and women’s power on a global stage.
CY Leung
Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Honorary Advisor of Women Power Forum
Huang Xiaowei
Vice-President and First Member of the Secretariat of the All-China Women's Federation, and Vice-Chairperson of the National Working Committee on Children and Women under the State Council
Chan Kwok-ki
Chief Secretary for Administration, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Lu Xinning
Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Samia Suluhu Hassan
President of The United Republic of Tanzania
Katrín Jakobsdóttir
Prime Minister of Iceland
Mariam H. Mwinyi
First Lady of the 8th President of Zanzibar
Beate Trankmann
Resident Representative of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in China
Pansy Ho
Chairperson of the Hong Kong Federation of Women, Chairperson of the Women Power Forum, Group Executive Chairman and Managing Director Shun Tak Holdings
Nurul Izzah Anwar
Co-heads the Secretariat for the Advisory Committee to Finance Minister (ACFIN)
Margit Batthyány-Schmidt
President of The Union of Hungarian Women Association and the Hungarian Batthyány Foundation
RONNIE C. CHAN
Chair of Hang Lung Properties Limited, Honorary Advisor of the Women Power Forum
Chak Mei Hing
Vice Chairman of China Women Entrepreneurs Association Chairman of Heungkong Group
Sonia Cheng
Chief Executive Officer of Rosewood Hotel Group, Vice-Chairman of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery
Winnie Chiu
President & Executive Director of Dorsett Hospitality International
Lee Hung Lan
Chairman of Zhejiang Holistic Health Care Management Co., Ltd., Chairman of the Working Committee on Women, and Executive Vice President of the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland
Liao Chen Yu, Xiaoxia
Chairman of Euro-Sino Industrial Limited, Chairman of Shenzhen Auto Electric Power Plant Co.,Ltd
Liu Yutong
Chairman of Gansu Yuanda Investment Group Co Chairman of Board of Directors of China Quinoa Biotechnology (Co.) Ltd.
Ma Ai-Jeng (Jenny)
President of Jang Fu Enterprise Co., Ltd., Founder and Board Chairwoman of Taiwan Women Entrepreneurs Association
Alexandra Munroe
Senior Curator at Large, Global Arts, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation
Liz Ortiguera
Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific region of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Managing Director of Bridge XP Advisory
Karmela Palma
Head of Qatar Professional Women’s Network, Founding Member of I.A.M. Filipina
Suhanya Raffel
Museum Director of M+
Su Heng
Chairman, Cross-Strait Economic and Trade Exchange Association, Chairman, Yeli Media Co., Ltd
Theresa Tse
Chairwoman of the Board, Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited
Kelly Tsim
President of the Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Association, Director of Tsim’s Company Limited, Committee Member of the Women Power Forum
Tracy Wong
President of Ronghui (Fujian) Group Co.Ltd., Executive Director and Chairperson of RongHui Joy Life Group Ltd.
Xia Hua
Chairman of Eve Group, Founder of Eve·China handicraft workshop
Yang Shu
News Anchor of Phoenix TV
Nancy Zhang
Honorary President of JD Foundation, Global Brand Advisor of JD.com Fashion
CY Leung
Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Honorary Advisor of Women Power Forum
Hong Kong, China
Mr C Y Leung graduated from Hong Kong Polytechnic and Bristol Polytechnic UK. He holds Honorary Doctorate degrees conferred by four universities in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Shandong. Since the late 1970s, Mr Leung had participated in the land and housing reforms in China and helped prepare the first land sale in the Mainland after China's constitution was amended in 1988. Between 1984 and 1997, Mr Leung held senior positions in the entire political transition to the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Between 1997 and 2011, Mr Leung was a member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong and was the Convenor of the non-official members between 1999 and 2011. In March, 2012, Mr Leung was elected the fourth-term Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Since March 2017, he has been a Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Currently he is the Chairman of several not-for-profit NGO’s established in Hong Kong, including the Bay Area Hong Kong Centre, Belt and Road Hong Kong Centre and the GX Foundation. In 2022, he founded the Minxin Hong Kong School (Guangzhou, Nansha) and serves as the Chairman of the School board.
Huang Xiaowei
Vice-President and First Member of the Secretariat of the All-China Women's Federation, and Vice-Chairperson of the National Working Committee on Children and Women under the State Council
China
Huang Xiaowei, Member of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Secretary of the Leading Party Member’s Group, Vice-President and First Member of the Secretariat of the All-China Women's Federation, and Vice-Chairperson of the National Working Committee on Children and Women under the State Council.
Chan Kwok-ki
Chief Secretary for Administration, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Hong Kong, China
Mr Chan joined the Immigration Department in 1982 as an Assistant Immigration Officer. He was promoted to Assistant Director of Immigration in 2007 and Deputy Director of Immigration in 2010. He was appointed as Director of Immigration from 2011 to 2016. Mr Chan was Director of the Chief Executive’s Office from July 2017 to June 2022.
Lu Xinning
Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
China
Served as a Member of the Editorial Board and the Director of the Commentary Department of the People's Daily, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the People's Daily, Chairman of People.cn CO.,LTD.
Samia Suluhu Hassan
President of The United Republic of Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania
President Samia Suluhu Hassan became the sixth President of the United Republic of Tanzania in March 2021, following the death of President John Magufuli. She served as Vice President of Tanzania from 2015. Under her leadership as President, the government of Tanzania has been proactively engaging with multilateral and bilateral partners in the region and around the world. She has also been actively pushing the climate agenda. Under President Samia's leadership, the role of the private sector as an engine of growth has been given renewed emphasis with increased attention to addressing major constraints on private investment. The Government recently announced the removal of barriers to access to education, including those that had prevented pregnant girls and young mothers from attending formal school, a reflection of the Government’s commitment to supporting girls and young women.
Katrín Jakobsdóttir
Prime Minister of Iceland
Iceland
Katrín Jakobsdóttir has served as the Prime Minister of Iceland since November 2017 and is Iceland’s second woman to hold that position. She served as Minister of Education, Science and Culture and Minister of Nordic Cooperation 2009-2013. Jakobsdóttir is the Chairman of the Left-Green Movement, a role she has held since 2013, having served as Deputy Chairman 2003-2013. Jakobsdóttir has been Member of Althingi for the Reykjavík North Constituency since 2007. She also serves as the Chair of the Council of Women World Leaders. Born in Reykjavík on 1 February 1976, Jakobsdóttir and her husband, Gunnar Sigvaldason, have three sons. Jakobsdóttir holds a master‘s degree in Icelandic Literature and a bachelor‘s degree with a major in Icelandic and minor in French from the University of Iceland. She did her Masters dissertation on the work of popular Icelandic crime writer Arnaldur Indriðason. Before being elected to parliament Jakobsdóttir worked in the media, as a publishing editor and as teacher in secondary school and courses at the Continuing Education Institute at the University of Iceland.
Mariam H. Mwinyi
First Lady of the 8th President of Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Her Excellency Mariam Mwinyi is the First Lady of Zanzibar and the Founder and Chair of Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF), a non-profit making organization that envisions improving the quality of life for Zanzibaris. She is married to Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, the President of Zanzibar, and Chairman of Revolutionary Council. Inspired by her 20 years’ experience in public health, she founded ZMBF in July 2021 to raise awareness, mobilize public participation, support, and influence policies towards improvement of the lives of women, children, and youth in Zanzibar. As First lady, Mariam serves as a role model for women and young people in many aspects. She is identified as a champion of socio-economic empowerment, maternal and children health, a formidable voice against rampant Child and Adolescents Sexual Abuse and Gender Based Violence in Zanzibar. Madam Mariam is an advocate for nutrition and physical activity which has so far spiced up lifestyle changes amongst women, men and young people in Zanzibar. She previously worked with the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and served as a Board Member of the Marie Stopes Tanzania, a Non-profit organization for maternal, child and reproductive health. She is an alumna of the Universities of Birmingham and Manchester of United Kingdom, where she graduated with Master’s degrees in health Economics; and Education for Primary Health Care, respectively.
Beate Trankmann
Resident Representative of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in China
Ms. Beate Trankmann took up her post as UNDP Resident Representative for China in October 2019. Ms. Trankmann has had a diverse career with UNDP since the late 1990s, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Most recently she served as United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative for Mongolia from August 2015 to September 2019. She also served as the UNDP Country Director in Indonesia (2010-2015); Deputy Resident Representative in charge of Programme in Sri Lanka (2005-2010); Assistant Resident Representative responsible for democratic governance in Cambodia (2002-2005); and programme officer in China (1999-2002) and Geneva (1998-99). Prior to joining UNDP, Ms. Trankmann was a research fellow at the European Institute for Asian Studies in Brussels, advising European Union institutions on EU-Asia relations. Educated in France, China (Taiwan) and Germany, Ms. Trankmann holds a master’s degree in political science and a bachelor’s degree in China studies, both University of Hamburg.
Pansy Ho
Chairperson of the Hong Kong Federation of Women, Chairperson of the Women Power Forum, Group Executive Chairman and Managing Director Shun Tak Holdings
Hong Kong, China
Ms. Ho is an outstanding businesswoman and has made many contributions to the business and women's sectors in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, as well as to the tourism industry over the years. She is currently the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Vice Chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Executive Committee member of the All-China Women's Federation and Chairperson of the Hong Kong Federation of Women's Association. Ms. Ho is devoted to promoting the understanding of the Country among different sectors after the reunification to the motherland of Hong Kong and Macau. She is keen to reflect the opinions from women prospective to the government through various community service positions. Ms. Ho is helming a number of listed conglomerate in Hong Kong and Macau. She is the Group Executive Chairman and Managing Director of Shun Tak Group, the Chairperson and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited, and the Deputy Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Phoenix Media Investments (Holdings) Limited. As a veteran of the travel industry, Ms. Ho serves on a number of international organisations, including Vice Chairman of the World Tourism Alliance and Vice Chairman of the International Mountain Tourism Alliance. She is also the Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Global Tourism Economy Forum.
Nurul Izzah Anwar
Co-heads the Secretariat for the Advisory Committee to Finance Minister (ACFIN)
Nurul Izzah Anwar currently co-heads the Secretariat for the Advisory Committee to Finance Minister (ACFIN) that includes overseeing the preparation of the policy recommendations relating to subsidies and social protection, government-owned entities, government revenue and national debt. She was formerly Member of Parliament for Permatang Pauh from the People’s Justice Party (KEADILAN). She currently serves as Vice President of KEADILAN. She previously served on the Public Accounts Committee and was KEADILAN Spokesperson for the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development. Some of her initiatives as MP for Permatang Pauh include Program ROSE in collaboration with Universiti Malaya (a cervical cancer screening program for underserved women based at the University of Malaya Medical Centre), the Permatang Pauh Women’s Project (upskilling B40 women), and the 2021 Permatang Pauh Multidimensional Poverty Study headed by Professor Fatimah Kari, a forerunning expert in Malaysian multidimensional poverty. Nurul Izzah earned her Masters’ Degree from the School for Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University studying International Relations (with a specialisation in Southeast Asia Studies). She received her Bachelors’ Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Universiti Tenaga Nasional.
Margit Batthyány-Schmidt
President of The Union of Hungarian Women Association and the Hungarian Batthyány Foundation
Hungry
Education and degrees: - General teacher - Faculty of Philosophy - Course of Russian language and literature - Faculty of Economic Sciences – Course of International Marketing - Faculty of Philosophy – Course Psychology - MA Faculty of Philosophy – Course of Sociology - Security Policy (National Security) - Analyst Publications: - 2005 – 07: Sociological research focusing on increasing employment, socialization and adaptation to global changes in rural areas - 2005 – 07: Psychological research focusing on deviant behaviour within the family - 2018 – 20: Security Policy (National Security) thesis work - 2020: Women's opportunities in a "masculine" sector for generational change - 2021: Recommendations for women and not only for women for a successful generational change in agriculture Acknowledgements: 2018 - Zichy Antónia Award - exemplary service for the nation, the community, the families, the Hungarian motherland and faith 2018 - Széchenyi Award (CSR category) for social responsibility
RONNIE C. CHAN
Chair of Hang Lung Properties Limited, Honorary Advisor of the Women Power Forum
Mr. Ronnie C. Chan is the Chair of Hang Lung Group Limited and its subsidiary Hang Lung Properties Limited, both publicly listed in Hong Kong. Hang Lung expanded into mainland China in 1992, developing, owning, and managing world-class commercial complexes in key tier one and tier two cities. In 1986, Mr. Chan co-founded Morningside, a diversified investment group engaged in private equity and venture capital investments in North America, Asia, and Europe. He founded and chairs the China Heritage Fund, and is a co-founding Director of The Forbidden City Cultural Heritage Conservation Foundation in Beijing. Mr. Chan is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Chair Emeritus of the Asia Society and Chairman of its Hong Kong Center, and Co-Founder and Chairman of the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society. He serves or has served on the governing or advisory bodies of several think tanks and universities, including: World Economic Forum, East-West Center, Pacific Council on International Policy, Eisenhower Fellowships, The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, University of Southern California, Indian School of Business, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Yale University, Tsinghua University, and Fudan University.
Chak Mei Hing
Vice Chairman of China Women Entrepreneurs Association Chairman of Heungkong Group
Hong Kong, China
Chak Mei Hing, MBA from tulane university, USA,the Member of the National Committee of the CPPCC, Vice chairman of China Women Entrepreneurs Association, Chairman of Guangdong Women Entrepreneurs Association. Committed to contributing to the community, Ms.Chak secured approval in 2005 to establish the HeungKong Charitable Foundation. Listed as number 001 by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the philanthropic foundation has invested over CNY2 bn in education, poverty alleviation, and rescue and disaster relief initiatives. Due to her outstanding contribution and innovative leadership in the field of charity, Ms.Chak won the Carnegie Charity Award, the highest honor in the global charity circle in 2017.
Sonia Cheng
Chief Executive Officer of Rosewood Hotel Group, Vice-Chairman of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery
Hone Kong, China
Sonia Cheng is the chief executive officer of Rosewood Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading global lifestyle and hospitality management groups which encompasses ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®; upper-upscale New World Hotels & Resorts; Asaya, an integrated well-being concept; and Carlyle & Co. a modern and progressive private members' club. Sonia is also executive director of New World Development Company Limited and New World China Land, and vice-chairman of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, which comprise one of the largest conglomerates in Hong Kong. Ms. Cheng serves as a member of the Hong Kong Tourism Board and chairman of its Marketing and Business Development Committee. She is a council member of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and chairman of the advisory committee of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Sonia is a member of Human Resources Planning Commission and member of The Standing Committee on Disciplined Services Salaries and Conditions of Service of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. She is also a member of the board of director of Mother’s Choice, a director of Jing Yuan Charity Foundation Ltd., a member of the Y. Elites Association, and a member of the Hong Kong United Youth Association. Furthermore, she is a member of the Fourteenth Guangzhou Municipal Committee of The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference of the People’s Republic of China. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Economics from Harvard University.
Winnie Chiu
President & Executive Director of Dorsett Hospitality International
Hong Kong, China
A real estate and hospitality leader, Ms. Winnie Chiu, J.P. is the President and Executive Director of Dorsett Hospitality International, Executive Director of Far East Consortium and the Chairman of AGORA Hospitality Group. Over the last decade, the Hong Kong-based Group has grown from 11 hotels in 3 geographies to 61 hotels in 23 cities across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Australia, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Singapore, Continental Europe and Japan. Winnie is one of the youngest Justice of the Peace appointed by the HKSAR Government and a passionate advocate for arts and culture, sustainability and impact investment. Upon graduating from King’s College London, and a stint working at Credit Suisse, Winnie Chiu JP founded her own burger chain, Freshness Burger, back in 2007, before joining her family’s hospitality and property development business. She is currently the President and Executive Director of Dorsett Hospitality International, Executive Director of Far East Consortium and Chairman of Agora Hospitalities. She was included in Tatler Asia’s Most Influential List in 2022 and 2021, Prestige Hong Kong’s Women of Power List in 2022, and in Forbes Asia magazine’s Top 12 Asia’s Power Businesswomen in 2014. Sustainability and ESG has also become a major focus both for Winnie personally and for her businesses. She has been giving opportunities to young entrepreneurs and is continuing to expand her impact investing portfolio.
Lee Hung Lan
Chairman of Zhejiang Holistic Health Care Management Co., Ltd., Chairman of the Working Committee on Women, and Executive Vice President of the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland
China
Ms. Lee Hung-Lan, from Taipei, Taiwan, Chairman of the The Working Committee on Women, and Executive Vice President of the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland, Chairman of the Health & Longevity Association of China Cross-Strait, Zhejiang Holistic Health Care Management Co., Ltd., and National Woman Pacesetter. For a long time, in line with serving and caring for Taiwan businesswomen compatriots on the mainland, protecting their interests, promoting the communication and integration of women compatriots on both sides of the strait, giving full play to the role of communication bridges between women compatriots on both sides of the strait, she organizes Taiwan women entrepreneurs to establish contacts with relevant groups on both sides of the strait and carries out visits and exchange activities. She works hard together with all Chinese women to advance bravely for the rejuvenation of the great Chinese nation hand in hand and makes positive contributions to promoting the construction of the common prosperity and bright future of Chinese-style modernization! The company has a cross-professional operation and management team with 30 years of Taiwan experience, advanced medical and professional pension service concepts, and integration of cross-strait advantageous medical care resources. It is a company of great health industry providing comprehensive service with a high sense of social responsibility, and it is currently the most comprehensive Taiwan enterprise pension service operation and management company in mainland China.
Liao Chen Yu, Xiaoxia
Chairman of Euro-Sino Industrial Limited, Chairman of Shenzhen Auto Electric Power Plant Co.,Ltd
China
Ms. Liao, graduated from Peking University, founded Shenzhen Auto Electric Power Plant co., LTD (ATC) in 1993. ATC was incubated with the motivation of creating innovative electric power equipment, and becoming the first of the industry. After 30 years of development and hard work, ATC hasaccomplished the very first motivation and been dedicated in electric power supply, new material used in electric equipment. Thanks to Ms. Liao’s vision and dedication in technology innovation, ATC is leading the technical revolution in electric power industry and it is now the leader company both in technology and market share. Industrial and Nuclear Safety Grade Power Supply: ATC developed the China’s first Industrial Nuclear Safety Grade Power Supply, enabling China’s power technology independence from other countries. Matrix Flexible Super Charging Pile: ATC pivoted itself to EV charging in 2008. The 300 Megawatt EV charging network based on matrix flexible super charging pile in China can provide more charging service with much less public resource consumption. This visioning and revolutionary product has greatly empowered the Chinese EV technology development. Liquid-immersed Non-combustible Transformers: It is a breakthrough transformer using a new carbon floride material with the metrics of non-combustible, well-heat dissipation, and environment-friendly. It can be utilized in in compact urban area without the limitation of traditional transformers. This innovative product provides an inspiring solution to the future urban planning and more possibilities to the future green & safe city.
Liu Yutong
Chairman of Gansu Yuanda Investment Group Co Chairman of Board of Directors of China Quinoa Biotechnology (Co.) Ltd.
China
Yutong Liu, Han, ethnic female, was born in May 1968, a native of Shanghai. As non-partisan, she is a post graduate with a degree of economy in Peking University. She is the Chairman of Gansu Yuanda Investment Group Company, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of China Quinoa Biotechnology (Co., Ltd.), the Vice President of the Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, the Executive Director of the China Society for the Promotion of Guangcai, the Vice President of the China Enterprise Evaluation Association, and the Vice President of the China Association of Social and Elderly Services. Ms. Liu has always insisted on developing enterprises with cultural implantation as a pioneer, and for 20 years, she has been practicing the social responsibility and mission of private entrepreneurs with practical actions. She was awarded the National Advanced Individual in Poverty Alleviation in 2021, the National Advanced Private Enterprise to Combat the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic in 2020, Gansu Province Advanced Collective for Poverty Alleviation and Assistance in 2020, the Top 100 Outstanding Private Entrepreneurs in China for the 40th Anniversary of Reform and Opening-up in 2018, the National 'Ten Thousand Enterprises to Help Ten Thousand Villages' Advanced Private Enterprise for Precise Poverty Alleviation in 2018, China's Top 500 Corporate Social Responsibility in 2018, the National Pioneer of Women's Work in 2017, the Most Influential Person Leading China's Real Estate in 2015, the Earth Angel Award, the United Nations International Green Economy Organization (IGEA) in 2012, the National Award for Contribution to the Greening of the Country in 2012, the Outstanding Builder of National Socialist Cause in 2009, the Advanced Individual in National Earthquake Relief in 2008.
Ma Ai-Jeng (Jenny)
President of Jang Fu Enterprise Co., Ltd., Founder and Board Chairwoman of Taiwan Women Entrepreneurs Association
Ma Ai-Jeng (Jenny) was born in Henan in 1941. She started her own business and became successful in fields such as real estate, construction, trade, agriculture, and fisheries, with branch offices in seven countries. She focuses on women's empowerment and founded two Rotary clubs - the Fu-Jung Rotary Club and the Hwa-Lee Rotary Club - as well as the Taiwan Women's Entrepreneurs Association, which brings together over 300 outstanding female leaders from various industries. She also established the Huali Caring Women Association. She was elected as one of the Top Ten Outstanding Young Women and Top Ten Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs. Her high-vote election as the eighth Chairman of the Council for Industrial & Commercial Development, breaking the tradition of men holding the position for decades in the four major business associations in Taiwan. She founded the Taiwan Agriculture and Fishery producing-marketing, which brings together high-tech talents and invest and cooperate in mainland China. Her greatest honor was being received twice by Chairman Jiang Zemin in 1993 and 1999, and by Vice Chairman Hu Jintao in 2000. In 2009, she organized the Cross-Strait Women Entrepreneurs Economic and Trade Forum, attended by women from various provinces and the chairwoman of the All-China Women's Federation, marking the first large-scale meeting of women across the Taiwan Strait in several decades, so that they can exchange ideas and support each other.
Alexandra Munroe
Senior Curator at Large, Global Arts, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation
Alexandra Munroe, Ph.D., is a pioneering authority on modern and contemporary Asian art and transnational art studies. She is Senior Curator at Large, Global Arts, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, where she also led the Guggenheim's Asian Art Initiative since its founding in 2006. Dr. Munroe is recognized for her pioneering scholarship on artists Yoko Ono, Cai Guo Qiang, Daido Moriyama, Yayoi Kusama, Lee Ufan, Mu Xin, among others, and for bringing such historic avant-garde movements as Gutai, Mono-ha, Japanese otaku culture, and Chinese conceptual art to international attention. She received the 2017 Japan Foundation Award and the 2018 Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award, both bestowed by the government of Japan in recognition of her contributions to Japanese art history. In 2017, Munroe was lead curator of the Guggenheim’s exhibition, Art and China after 1989: Theater of the World, which was lauded as one of the most influential exhibitions of the decade.
Liz Ortiguera
Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific region of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Managing Director of Bridge XP Advisory
Liz is a global citizen and versatile business plus industry leader with over three decades of experience in pharmaceuticals, travel, tech, and education. Her career has gone through several transformations. She started as a scientist/engineer in pharma and conducted cancer research. Liz then embarked on an 18-year career with American Express in Asia-Pacific and led their Travel Network across 28 countries for 10 years. She then transformed her career again to focus on innovation and working with several start-ups in travel, lifestyle services and edtech. More recently, Liz became the first woman CEO of the largest travel industry association for Asia and is now the World Travel and Tourism Council's first Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific region. Liz is an alumni of four universities, including Stanford and Columbia and her expertise extends across multiple disciplines. During her career, received prestigious awards, such as the American Express Kim Vismale Leadership Award and a full MBA scholarship at Merck. Beyond her professional achievements, Liz actively engages in philanthropy, supporting projects like a charity hospitality school in Cambodia and the build of a village community in the Philippines. She is dedicated to mentorship and empowering women, launching Stanford Business School's first Women's Circles group in Asia- Pacific. Liz's passion lies in bridging cultures, organizations, and people to drive ethical and sustainable innovation and growth.
Karmela Palma
Head of Qatar Professional Women’s Network, Founding Member of I.A.M. Filipina
Karmela is the Head of QPWN and the Lead of the QPWN Mentoring Group – a long-standing and successful professional women-to-women mentoring program in Qatar since 2010. She has been a speaker for various women’s organizations about mentoring, professional development, and establishing mentoring and coaching programs. She is also a Founding Member and Mentoring Head of IAM Filipina, a non-profit organization in Qatar supporting the development of Filipinas in leadership and management roles, endorsed by the Philippine Embassy in Qatar. By profession, she is a certified Organization Development Coach and is engaged with the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority - Strategy & Organisational Development Department. She is also a Faculty Member at the De La Salle – College of St. Benilde School of Professional and Continuing Education. She holds double master’s degrees in LLM International Trade and Commercial Law from the University of Essex, United Kingdom, and an Executive MBA from the Ateneo de Manila Graduate School of Business, Philippines. She is completing her dissertation for her Doctorate degree from San Beda University, Philippines. Karmela has been a consistent academic achiever and a student leader. She is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources – International (SPHRi), Certified Learning and Development Professional, Project Management Professional (PMP), and a Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt and Scrum Developer Certified.
Suhanya Raffel
Museum Director of M+
Suhanya Raffel was appointed Museum Director of M+ Hong Kong in 2019 after she joined as Executive Director in 2016. She leads M+ and oversees all museum activities, including acquisitions, programming, collections care, development, research, institutional collaborations, and museum operations. Ms. Raffel has led the museum’s mission, broadening its international reach and championing its deep connection with its local community. Prior to joining M+, she was the Deputy Director and Director of Collections at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (2013 – 2016), and held many senior curatorial positions at Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, Australia (1994 – 2013). Ms. Raffel is the President of CIMAM, the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art (2023 – 2025) and has served on the CIMAM Board for 6 years (2016 – 2022). She is also a member of the Bizot Group (2021 ongoing) and a Trustee of the Geoffrey Bawa Trust and the Lunuganga Trust, Sri Lanka (1994 ongoing).
Su Heng
Chairman, Cross-Strait Economic and Trade Exchange Association, Chairman, Yeli Media Co., Ltd
During her political career, Su Heng served as the Deputy Secretary-General of the New Party and actively participated in various political activities, striving to promote the peaceful reunification across the Taiwan Strait. In 2018, she ran as a candidate for the New Party in the Zhongshan and Datong District City Council elections, embarking on the campaign trail. In 2022, she ran as an independent candidate for the Da'an and Wenshan District City Council, further engaging in local politics in Taiwan. Over the years, she has been dedicated to the cause of peaceful reunification across the Taiwan Strait. She founded Yeli Media on the YouTube platform, representing one of the few female political commentators on cross-strait issues. Through this platform, she hopes to share her perspectives and raise awareness and contemplation on the issue of peaceful reunification across the Taiwan Strait. In addition, she actively participates in cross-strait forums, exchanging opinions with experts and scholars from diverse backgrounds, and jointly exploring the possibilities of peaceful reunification across the Taiwan Strait. In Taiwan, she has also organized multiple forums, inviting guests from all sides to share their experiences and insights, with the aim of seeking consensus and cooperation based on mutual respect and acknowledging differences.
Theresa Tse
Chairwoman of the Board, Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited
Ms. Theresa Tse is a visionary leader with a remarkable track record in driving R&D initiatives and global strategy. With a focus on innovation and technology-driven growth, she has successfully transformed Sino Biopharm, established strategic alliances, and led ground-breaking acquisitions. Her leadership has propelled organizations to the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry, achieving notable recognition and accolades. Ms Tse adopted the comprehensive EHS management system to maintain sustainable development of the country and the industry. For instance, the group phased out obsolete high energy-intensive equipment, adapted rational energy-saving technology, eliminated the backward energy-intensive products and others for energy consumption. She also promoted the concept of green development into every line of corporate operation. The group actively promulgates relevant systems to advocate ways of office work and travel that has minimal impact on the environment and reduce carbon footprint, which not only can save energy, but is also conductive to health while maintaining efficiency. Ms. Theresa Tse's exceptional leadership, commitment to R&D advancements, and strategic vision have propelled companies to achieve remarkable milestones and industry recognition. Her ability to drive innovation, foster global alliances, and capitalize on technological advancements has resulted in outstanding growth and international success. With a proven track record of leading organizations to the forefront of the industry, Ms. Theresa Tse continues to shape the future of the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Ms Tse led Sino Biopharmaceutical as a responsible corporate citizen to contribute to society. The Group has made contributions to the community in recent years through donations to students, earthquake relief, local poverty relief and other charitable activities.
Kelly Tsim
President of the Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Association, Director of Tsim’s Company Limited, Committee Member of the Women Power Forum
Hong Kong, China
Kelly Tsim, Director of Tsim’s Company Limited. The Company engaged in diverse activities including manufacturing, retail distribution, real estate, shopping mall, supermarket and beauty cares products, etc. With over 30 years’ experience in business, Kelly has been appointed as member of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference of Shanxi province and Provincial Women Federation of Zhejiang in China. As Kelly is active in the social welfare development, she has also been appointed as committee member of Community Support for Rehabilitated Offenders by Correctional Services Departments of HKSAR and Area Committee of Kowloon West in HKSAR. She is always willing to contribute the society in her wills. She’s Honorary President of Southern District Association of The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association, Vice President of The Hong Kong Zhejiang United Association and President of 6th Executive Committee of GBWEA which aim at bringing together businesswomen to help members build solid networks and create business platforms within Hong Kong and Greater China!
Tracy Wong
President of Ronghui (Fujian) Group Co.Ltd., Executive Director and Chairperson of RongHui Joy Life Group Ltd.
China
Huang Danqing is currently vice president of the Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs under All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce,vice president of Fujian Federation of Commerce and Industry, president of Fujian Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs, vice president of Fujian Society for Promotion of the Guangcai Program, executive member of Fujian Women's Federation, vice president of Fujian Charity Federation, member of Fujian Provincial Committee of CPPCC, member of Xiamen Municipal Committee of CPPCC, and Vice Chairman of Hong Kong and Fujian Hope Project Foundation. Huang Danqing has participated in and promoted the development of regional economy and exchange and cooperation in various fields over the years in various roles. During her tenure as President of Fujian Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs under Fujian Federation of Industry and Commerce, Huang Danqing has long been concerned with the contribution of women in social welfare and the assistance to the vulnerable women groups, and has been committed to fostering a sustainable public welfare ecosystem and promoting the concept of "universal charity + universal benefit." As an outstanding representative of young Chinese entrepreneurs, Huang Danqing actively participates in important economic exchanges such as Cross-strait Economic and Trade Cooperation Seminars in Hong Kong and Macao, and World Tourist Economy Forum, organized by National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, aiming to promote profound and comprehensive exchanges widely with people from all walks of life on the basis of candid discussion and cooperation.
Xia Hua
Chairman of Eve Group, Founder of Eve·China handicraft workshop
China
Xia Hua founded EVE Group in 1994, business covers the clothing brand , cultural, industrial Internet and medical protection. She has consistently devoted herself to leading fashion attitudes by creating top-class clothes with ingenuity and constantly presenting Chinese national brands and traditional crafts on the international stage, creating four independent brands, EVE since 1994, NOTTINGHILL, Kevin Kelly, and EVE CINA, which implanted Chinese-style philosophy of life and cultural connotations into fashion. It has been committed to providing consumers with warm and full-scene dressing services. EVE Group has built a digital industrial platform for the garment industry of "EVE Digital Intelligence", opened up a digital upgrade road that meets the needs of the apparel industry, and contributed positive forces to the upstream and downstream development of the industrial chain. It established EVE China Handicraft Workshop, builded a "Deep Mountain Market", which creates a platform for empowering traditional Chinese handicraft culture. And help more than 22,000 ethnic craftsmen earn money by workmanship.
Yang Shu
News Anchor of Phoenix TV
Yang Shu is an award-winning TV Presenter for Phoenix TV and news anchor of Phoenix TV flagship news show Good Morning China. She also hosts daily news discussion shows News Talk and Connecting with the World. Prior to Phoenix TV, she served as a TV Presenter for China Central Television where she started her career as a TV host for OUTLOOK, one of China’s first TV English learning shows in China. She also served as TV Presenter for CCTV International. After joining Phoenix TV, she demonstrated her interests in international affairs, and had covered many historical events, such as the presidential inauguration ceremony of Barack Obama, and travelled to London to cover the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. She has been awarded Best News Anchor of the Year for twice for her outstanding capabilities in Phoenix TV, while the Program she co-hosts, Omni-media, was awarded Silver Plague at Chicago Film Festival. She holds a master’s degree from Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, a master’s degree from Hong Kong Baptist University and Bachelor’s degree from Communication University of China. She’s also a Harvard University SEED fellow, a project aiming to cultivate youth leaders in social innovation.
Nancy Zhang
Honorary President of JD Foundation, Global Brand Advisor of JD.com Fashion
China
Nancy Zhang is an investor and business advisor in China, who focuses on investments in both private and public markets. As the Global Brand Advisor of JD.com Fashion division, Ms. Zhang helps with its business development and strategic partnerships around the world. Ms. Zhang is also the Honorary President of JD Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to education, poverty relief, and sustainability. She initiated JD.COM’s donations to different universities to support several investment projects in education and founded several schools to improve Education Resources.
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