EY selects 18 female entrepreneurs for the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia Pacific class of 2024

18 Female Entrepreneurs Selected for the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia Pacific Class of 2024

Ernst & Young (EY) has named 18 female entrepreneurs to become members of the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific class of 2024. The bespoke executive programme, which was launched in 2008, identifies and champions a select group of entrepreneurs with high potential and who have built profitable companies.

The programme aims to provide these entrepreneurs with the connections and resources needed to unlock their potential and scale their companies sustainably, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Empowering Female Entrepreneurs for Global Leadership

This year’s cohort of the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women programme focused on entrepreneurs specializing in crucial global challenges. The programme aims to empower female entrepreneurs, dismantling obstacles and propelling them towards global leadership.

“We champion women’s successes not only on designated occasions but consistently offering our unwavering support to fuel their aspirations and foster a brighter tomorrow for all,” says Claire Cardno, EY Asia-Pacific Risk Management Leader and EY Asia-Pacific Women Fast Forward Executive Sponsor.

Selected Entrepreneurs

The selected entrepreneurs represent a diverse number of countries, including Australia, Japan, Malaysia, and many others from the Asia-Pacific Region. Among these selected entrepreneurs are:

• Althea Lim
• Olive Tai

Both Althea Lim and Olive Tai were part of the winners of the firm’s 22nd EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) 2023 Singapore awards.

According to EY, these remarkable entrepreneurs are key decision-makers within their organizations and demonstrate remarkable attributes such as leadership and determination, contributing to their overall professional capabilities. This has enabled these outstanding entrepreneurs to excel, creating development within their enterprises. EY reports that these companies have raised a collective revenue of more than US$1.3 billion ($1.75 billion) in 2023 and provided employment to over 6,000 individuals.

List of Selected Entrepreneurs:

1. Jeanette Cheah (Australia), Co-founder and CEO of HEX
2. Jodi Geddes (Australia), Co-founder of Circle In
3. Lina Xu (Australia), Co-founder and COO of Telecare Australia Pty Ltd.
4. Xiu Chai (Greater China), Founder and CEO of Shanghai Milkground Food Tech Co., Ltd.
5. Fei Chen (Greater China), CEO and Co-founder of Shanghai Linmon Media Co., Ltd
6. Ning Dong (Greater China), Founder and CEO of Bamboocloud Technology Co., Ltd.
7. Lidan Liu (Greater China), Founder and CEO of HOTO
8. Anne Ma (Greater China), Co-founder and CEO of Shukun Technology
9. Dr. Fang Nan (Greater China), Chairwoman, Co-founder and CEO of Singleron Biotechnologies Co., Ltd.
10. Mitsuki Bun (Japan), Founder and CEO of Losszero Co., Ltd.
11. Kiki Usui (Japan), Founder and CEO of Hubbit,inc
12. Shiona Yukimura (Japan), CEO of Willumina Inc.
13. Ooi Lay Pheng (Malaysia), Group CEO and Executive Director of L&P Global Berhad and CEO of Berjayapak Sdn Bhd
14. Datuk Anna Teo (Malaysia), Founder and Group CEO of Hernan Corporation Sdn Bhd
15. Althea Lim (Singapore), Co-founder and Group CEO of Gushcloud International
16. Olive Tai (Singapore), Managing Director and Co-founder of Synagie Pte Ltd.
17. Fay Cho (South Korea), Chairman and CEO of DAWON & Company Co., Ltd.
18. Sandamini Perera (Sri Lanka), Co-founder and Co-Chair, Prime Group and Executive Chairperson, Prime Lands Residencies PLC

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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. SDG 5: Gender Equality

   • Target 5.1: End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere
   • Target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life

   The article highlights the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific program, which aims to empower female entrepreneurs and dismantle obstacles for their global leadership. This aligns with SDG 5, which focuses on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls.

2. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

   • Target 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation
   • Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value

   The article mentions that the selected entrepreneurs have built profitable companies, raised significant revenue, and provided employment to over 6,000 individuals. These achievements contribute to SDG 8, which focuses on promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: sg.finance.yahoo.com