WEC & Finland Embassy Inclusive Leadership Roundtable
On March 15, the Women Empowerment Council (WEC) and the Finland Embassy co-hosted an Executive Leadership Roundtable, at China World Hotel Beijing, which generously served as our venue sponsor.
Event Recaps
Unable to attend one of the Women Empowerment Council events? No problem! Read about what you missed here.
Fedex Express Helps Cultivate a New Generation of Women in Science and Technology
Recently, Poh-Yian Koh, the Vice President of China Operations at FedEx Express, was invited by WEC (Women Empowerment Council) to give a speech for students at Yew Chung International School of Shanghai, focusing on Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)”. She encouraged a new generation of women to be innovative and actively involved in science and technology.
IWD with the Canadian & New Zealand Consul Generals
On March 10, the Consulate General of New Zealand in Shanghai and the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai co-hosted a women’s speed chat and breakfast event to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023.
Girls in STEMM: Merck Virtual Visit
On December 13th, Merck China hosted a highly interactive virtual visit for students from three Beijing schools participating in the Girls in STEMM program: DCB (Dulwich College Beijing), CISB (Canadian International School of Beijing), and Keystone Academy.
Girls in STEMM: HPE Virtual Visit
On December 6th, HPE held its second company visit for students from three Beijing international schools participating in the Girls in STEMM program.
Girls in STEMM: Merck
On November 28th, Merck hosted students from three schools participating in the Girls in STEMM program at its Merck Innovation Center in Shanghai.
Beijing Women Leadership Roundtable
On November 17, the Women Empowerment Council (WEC) hosted a Women Leadership Roundtable at the New Zealand Embassy focused on exploring equity through a gender lens. Equity over Equality: Understanding Equity through a Gender Lens, as the event was called, was attended by high-profile leaders, including Clare Fearnley, the New Zealand Ambassador to China, and Smriti Aryal, Country …
Henkel & Merck Member-hosted Event
On November 10th, Henkel & Merck jointly hosted a Women Empowerment Council member event at Merck Innovation Center, Shanghai. Rajat Agarwal from Henkel and Al Gabor from Merck shared their insights on invisible obstacles that women may face at the workplace as well as goals to support people managers and women in their organizations. Elisabeth …
Review: First Women Empowerment Forum
The Women Empowerment Council held its first Women Empowerment Forum to shine a light on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) with over 1300 attendees (online & in person). This year’s theme is ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Lights, Camera, Action!
Shanghai Women Leadership Roundtable
On August 25, the Women Empowerment Council (WEC) and Selena Chu, Dow VP and WEC Co-chair hosted a Women Leadership Roundtable facilitated by Renzhong (Joyce) Tan, Senior Specialist, Diversity Initiatives at New York University Shanghai. Women leaders from Chayora, Dow, Henkel, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Milliken & Company, Volvo Cars, and WEquality shared their experiences and views on how they identify and manage unconscious bias.