ABOUT AWLS 2024
Successful companies are going beyond diversity, they are striving for greater inclusion, and equity. For these organizations, achieving DEI is much more than meeting some diversity metrics; they seek to create and nurture a culture that promotes and celebrates Diversity,Equity and Inclusion. Companies that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive are better able to respond to challenges, attract top talent, and meet the needs of different customer bases. AWLS 2024 will focus on how leaders and organizations are promoting DEI as a culture, the challenges they face and how they overcome those challenges.
OUR SPEAKERS
AGENDA
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08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast and Networking
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09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Welcome to AWLS 2024!
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09:10 AM – 09:30 AM
Opening Address by Quest Group
Arvind Singh | Founder, Quest Group
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09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel 1: Successful Women Leaders’ Journeys
Moderated panel conversations with successful women leaders, followed by Q&A
Moderator
Ritu Gupta Mehrish | Leadership Coach, Global Speaker and AuthorPanellists
Adele Hung | Global Marketing Director, GSK
Mollie Jean de Dieu | MD, LongChamp SG & Malaysia | Founder, Emotional Inclusion®
Sophie Guerin | Global Head of Inclusion, Wealth & Personal Banking, HSBC
Kathy Teoh | Global Director - DEIB, Arcadis
Deepali Jain | Head of Strategic Projects, The Adecco Group
- This panel will feature insightful discussions with accomplished women leaders, exploring their unique career paths, the barriers they overcame, and the lessons they've learned along the way.
- The session will include a Q&A, allowing the audience to engage directly with the panellists and gain practical advice on navigating their own leadership journeys.
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Tea Break
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11.00 AM- 12:00 PM
Panel 2: Glass Ceiling or Sticky Floor?
Exploring Intersectionality in DEI – what is holding back women leaders?
How are Boards and CEOs empowering the next generation of female leaders?
Moderator
Aarathi Arumugam | President, AWARE and COO, EveryChild. SGPanellists
Simon Hague | General Manager - Food Service Chains, KERRY SEA
Anita Kapoor | Media multi-hyphenate, Speaker, Mentor
Mahalakshmi R | CHRO South East Asia, Mondelez International
Maansi Gagroo - VP - HR - International Operations, Wipro Consumer Care
Anuraag Bhatnagar | Founder & Principal Consultant, ProConsultrix
- This panel will delve into the complex barriers that women face in advancing to leadership roles, focusing on the intersectionality of gender with other aspects of identity, such as race, age, and disability.
- The discussion will also highlight what Boards and CEOs are doing to break these barriers and support the growth of young women leaders.
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12.00 PM – 01.30 PM
Networking Lunch
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01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Workshop: Inclusive Leadership
Developing Skills for an Inclusive Workplace
Nitin Goil - Senior Advisor, NeuroLeadership Institute
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02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Panel 3: Gender Pay Gap
How are companies effectively identifying and closing pay disparities?
Moderator
Simon Bernie | Vice President – APAC & MEA, PurviewPanellists
Georgia Ronald | Head of Talent & Culture – Greater Asia, BD
Kai Ning Lim | Co-Founder, The Courage Chapter
Priya Tiruviti - Rewards & Transformation Leader
Farrah Isaac - Associate Director, I.N.C Law
- This panel will address the persistent issue of the gender pay gap, showcasing how leading companies are successfully identifying and closing pay disparities.
- Discussions will focus on effective strategies, policy implementations, and the role of flexible work arrangements in promoting pay equity.
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03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Networking Coffee Break
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03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Panel 4: GenAl: Impact on Women Leaders
Key challenges, including funding hurdles for women founders, and strategies for navigating the evolving tech landscape
Moderator
Binesh Menon | Director, Learning & Organization Development- APAC, EmersonPanellists
Sridhar Nagarajan | Regional CEO - Asia, Middle East & Africa, IQ-EQ
Katja Forbes | Head of CX, Standard Chartered Bank
Shehara Viswanathan | Leader, Partner Adoption & Growth - APJC, Cisco
Celine Le Cotonnec | Chief Data Innovation Officer, Bank of Singapore
- This panel will explore the impact of Generative AI and Robotics on women in leadership roles, focusing on the unique challenges they face in a rapidly changing technological environment.
- The discussion will include strategies for overcoming barriers, particularly those related to securing funding for women founders in tech, and how they can leverage GenAI and Robotics to advance their careers and lead effectively.
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04: 30 PM - 04:50 PM
Thank You & Closing Remarks by B.Connected
Binu Balan | Founder & Director, B.Connected
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04:50 - 05:00 PM
Close. See You at AWLS 2025!
PARTNERS
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Associate Partners
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Organizing Partner
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Supporting Partners
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Community Partners