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🌏 Opening the LeadWomen APAC DEI Summit 2024 with a Vision for "Humanity Rebalanced" 🌏 Our first panel, "DEI Thought Leadership – Asian Context," was a thought-provoking deep dive into the ways Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion must be reimagined to reflect Asia’s cultural and organisational landscapes. Under the expert guidance of moderator Anne Abraham, distinguished speakers Ruslan Islahudin (PETRONAS), Mahuran Saro Sariki (TalentCorp), Kay Luan TAY (FIDE Forum), and Jukhee Hong (ASEAN-BAC Malaysia) explored the unique opportunities and challenges of adapting global DEI frameworks to our region. The discussion emphasised the need for a region-specific approach: one that respects cultural hierarchies and family-oriented values while ensuring diverse perspectives are included in every boardroom. Key themes included Malaysia’s ongoing DEI progress, the crucial role of governance in fostering inclusive leadership, and positioning DEI not merely as an organisational asset but as a national priority. Audience interaction through live Q&A and Slido underscored the depth of engagement, inviting reflections on how DEI can truly rebalance humanity. As the summit progresses, this session leaves a powerful reminder that inclusive practices are not just about fairness - they are essential drivers of resilience and sustainable growth across Asia. Together, we're setting the stage for a more inclusive, balanced future.🌱 #HumanityRebalanced #APACDEISummit2024 #DEI #LeadWomen #InclusiveLeadership

Why Mentorship Matters: A Two-Way Impact Mentorship is often viewed as a one-sided process, but in reality, it benefits both the mentor and the mentee. For established women leaders and male allies, mentoring the next generation provides the chance to shape future talent, reinforce their leadership legacy, and foster a diverse workplace culture. Meanwhile, for aspiring women, mentorship acts as a fast-track pathway to gaining essential skills—whether technical, strategic, or interpersonal. Through targeted guidance, mentees develop confidence and clarity about navigating workplace challenges and climbing the career ladder in traditionally male-dominated sectors. The journey toward a diverse and inclusive future requires intentional collaboration between leaders, male allies, and aspiring women. I am proud to actively participate in mentorship through IGNITE, knowing that mentorship is one of the most powerful tools to build talent pipelines, close the gender gap, and equip women with the skills and confidence needed to succeed. Am calling to women leaders and male allies for a win-win proposition: mentors develop as inclusive leaders while mentees gain the expertise and leadership competencies needed to thrive. The future depends on the decisions we make today. Let IGNITE be the bridge that connects today’s progress with tomorrow’s promise. #Mentorship #WomenInLeadership #MaleAllies #STEM #TalentDevelopment #DiversityAndInclusion #LeadershipDevelopment Shirley Santoso Henny Purnamawati Shinta Kamdani Anika Faisal

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 🔴 These two fantastic leaders Siv Christensen (CFO) and Anita Krohn Traaseth (CEO) with DSD AS hosted our WISTA Norway event in Stavanger last week. Together with Yuhong Jin Hermansen (Owner) they spent valuable time with WISTA members. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸! Their commitment to sharing insights, supporting professional growth, and inspiring the next generation of female leaders in maritime was truly remarkable. Thank you ⚓ The maritime industry, like many others, thrives on diversity and strong leadership. 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙖 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤:  𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚. It’s often said that when women reach the top, there can be a “queen bee” mentality—where there seems to be room for only one. But is that the whole story? I believe that when women come together to lift each other up, we create a powerful ripple effect that transforms industries. What does supporting women in the maritime industry look like? 🔺 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Sharing knowledge, experiences, and opportunities with the next generation of leaders 🔺 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Celebrating each other’s successes and pushing for collective progress 🔺 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀: Breaking down the outdated stereotypes and making room for everyone at the table 𝙇𝙚𝙩'𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙪𝙨. 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙢 🚢👑 How are you supporting women in your industry? #sustainableleadership #bettertogether #shipping #maritimeindustry #leadershipdevelopment

Hear from some of the industry best on the topic of DEI, though late but in line with International Women's Day this month! Looking forward to having all invested leaders! #ACMP #ACMPsingapore #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #whatistrueDEI #changemanagement #performance

🎉Serena Teo, 𝘾𝙀𝙊 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙩𝙩 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 (𝘾𝙇𝘼𝙎) has been featured in Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2024 list, where she is just one of two female leaders from Singapore highlighted. The list celebrates 20 businesswomen in Asia Pacific for their bold strategies, accomplishments and proven success as leaders in the business world. Since taking over the helm of CLAS in July 2022, Serena has led CLAS to greater heights, delivering long-term growth to its Stapled Securityholders. Year to date, CLAS has completed over S$500 million in divestments at a premium to book value, unlocking about S$60 million in net gains. CLAS is also investing about S$350 million into quality assets at higher yields to strengthen the quality of its portfolio. As a leader in sustainability, CLAS achieved the “Global Listed Sector Leader – Hotel” title in GRESB this year, for the 4th consecutive year. As at 30 Sep 2024, CLAS is the largest lodging trust in Asia Pacific with an asset value of S$8.5 billion. Its global portfolio comprises 101 properties with more than 18,000 units in 45 cities across 16 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and the United States of America. For more, read: https://bit.ly/3O55uYP #Leaders #Lodging #AsiaPacific #Forbes #AsiaPowerBusinesswomen

While Thai businesses recognise the importance of diversity, many still lack actionable strategies to promote women into leadership roles. Only 33% of leadership positions in Thailand are held by women. What do you think about this gap? Let us know in the comments. Richard Malpeli, Chawin Jiravijitkul, Teerasak Sarawong, Panupong (Dew) Permpool, Faiyaz Alam (Xian), Chomthap Panchamongkol, Thitikorn Tragoonpun, Siriluk Marangsee, Shalom Wu. #JobsInBangkok #HiringInBangkok #OpportunitiesInThailand #TalentSearchThailand #WeAreHiringNow #Bangkok

The real success happens when inclusion and diversity is Substantive and not performative! The key is to keep the conversation and the momentum going. Our Inclusion & diversity actions within PwC Asia Pacific region are directed towards enabling territories to create differentiating, measurable and substantive practices! #PwCAsiaPacific #inclusionmatter Sri Nair

ILA Global Conference ARCHITECTS OF CHANGE I had the honour and privilege of representing the Southern Africa region, in the WKKF Global Fellows Network at the #ILA conference.The GFN Lead and Learn Exchange opportunity is all about connecting with global leaders to share experiences, foster collaboration, and contribute to the network in ways that create lasting impact. This year, it was hosted in Chicago from November 7th to 10th, and to say it has impacted and broadened the ways I view leadership would be an understatement! One of our most salient discussions was around technology and the various ways technological inequality impacts the social and economic mobility of women. In a world where technological advancements aren't slowing down, how do we empower women to take a leading role? Additionally, how do we remove the existing imbalances, and hurdles that exist? Topics like these are of great personal importance to me. After all, I only started using computers at university level.So I have a deep understanding of the challenges some women will encounter when it comes to using these devices and services for the first time. I also appreciate the imperative of technological accessibility and the implementation of foundational structures and tools to support individuals seeking leadership positions in the future. The other thing that stood out to me was the topic of diversity, equity and inclusion. Particularly with the various social and democratic changes occurring across the world, how do we make a case for it when it is seemingly under threat? There are many answers to address these questions, but I know I will continue to ensure that there are a range of voices, and inclusive voices informing my practice. These are only a few small extracts from all that was discussed, but I am truly inspired and renewed by all that took place and how it perfectly aligns with the goals of my current work in #WorldVision Southern Africa as we seek to amplify the voices of women and children in the region. Leadership is about service, collaboration, and growth, and I look forward to working together with my fellow changemakers at ILA to drive positive change around the world. Let's lead, learn, and create a more connected, impactful future! #GFN Lead&Learn Exchange #WKKF GFN #GFN Fellows #ILA #WKKF #ILA2024 #WorldVision #TeamSARO World Vision World Vision Southern Africa W.K. Kellogg Foundation International Leadership Association

🌟 Collaboration in the works with 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 and Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp)! 🌟 We had a productive discussion yesterday with Badrie Abdullah FCMI and Mahuran Saro Sariki, and we are thrilled about the vision we are crafting for the upcoming DEI Summit. With the theme "𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱", we are set to spotlight the humane aspects of management and organisation. DEI is an ongoing journey, and regardless of where organisations are on that path, we believe in empowering and supporting each other to create more inclusive workplaces. Stay tuned for more updates! 🚀 #LeadWomen #DEISummit #HumanityRebalanced

While according to the United Nations, women occupy just over 28% of senior management positions in the world's workplaces. UAB Švyturys - Utenos alus can boast that it is ahead of these averages, with 29 managers, 38% of whom are women. Dalia Jočytė, who manages the Utenos alus brewery, is encouraged by the changing attitude towards women managers in the labour market. Dalia, who has been working with the organisation for 14 years, is convinced that a manager is both born and made and that the workplace invests in its employees and can help you move up the career ladder quickly. Encouragement to continuously improve, the dynamics of the work, the opportunities to be exposed to innovation, and the people who work for the company are the reasons for Dalia's loyalty. ✨ For more on Dalia Jočytė journey at UAB Švyturys - Utenos alus, the changing attitude towards women managers and the qualities needed for a managerial role, see ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3T6jfIY  #LocalHeartGlobalStrength #SomethingsBrewing