SHE LEADS 2025 - Global Women in Corporate Leadership Conference & Awards

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8th - 10th July 2025 | 9AM - 5PM (GMT+8)

Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Eileen Mcdargh

Eileen McDargh

Author, Founder and CEO of The Resiliency Group, Hall of Fame Speaker

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James Michael Lafferty

Former CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding

Alyse Sue Full

Alyse Sue

Pre-sales Architect, PALO IT | Founder, Vector Lab

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PATAMA CHANTARUCK

Country Managing Director, Accenture Thailand
Rina Neoh (1)

RINA NEOH

Co-Founder, Partner of Ficus Capital
Catherine Lian (1)

CATHERINE LIAN

General Manager & Technology Leader, IBM ASEAN
Mallory

MALLORY LOONE

Co-founder and Creator of Opportunities, Work Inspires
Jasmine-Ng

JASMINE NG

Director, Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM)
Jacqueline Castillo

JACQUELINE CASTILLO

President & CEO, Mabuhay Energy Corporation
Chika Imakita

CHIKA IMAKITA

Chief Executive Officer, Geenpac
Reski Damayanti

RESKI DAMAYANTI

Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison
Datuk (Dr) Hafsah Hashim

DATUK (DR) HAFSAH HASHIM

Founder & Chairperson, Women Leadership Foundation (WLF)
Yuko Keicho (1)

YUKO KEICHO

Auditor General, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Faraah Jaafar

FARAH JAAFAR

Independent Non Executive Director, Webull Securities (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Simmi Dhamija (1)

SIMMI DHAMIJA

Chief Operating Officer, AIonOS
Hildah Hamzah

HILDAH HAMZAH

Deputy CEO & Chief Operating Officer, GXBank
Dr-Azura Othman

DR AZURA OTHMAN

Chief Executive Officer, Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance
Low Ngai

LOW NGAI YUEN

Group Chief Merchandise & Marketing Officer, AEON (M) Bhd
chan Yuen may

CHAN YUEN MAY

Deputy Group CEO & Co-Group CFO, CGS International Securities
Dato Merina

DATO’ MERINA ABU TAHIR

ACCA Global Council Member & Board of Director, Public Listed Companies
Anuradha Katyal

ANURADHA KATYAL

Group Chief People Officer, Axiata Group Berhad
Monka Beata

BEATA MONKA

CEO Art of Networking, SB & Audit Committee Member Raiffeisen International
Anamika Talwar

ANAMIKA TALWAR

CEO and board chair, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Singapore and Malaysia
STACEY-ASHLEY (1)

Master Trainer

DR STACEY ASHLEY

Leadership Visionary | Keynote Speaker | CEO Advisor | Leadership Coach | Author

Focused on future-proofing CEOs, Dr. Stacey Ashley CSP is a Leadership Visionary. With over 30 years of experience, she has helped thousands develop their leadership competence, confidence, and credibility. A recipient of 14 international Stevie Awards, Stacey has been named twice among LinkedIn’s Top Voices. 

The author of six Amazon #1 best-selling books on leadership, Stacey has a talent for translating complex concepts into simple, practical ideas for immediate application. Often described as a leader for leaders, she has empowered thousands to enhance their leadership skills so they can:

  •  Build the practical foundations for effective leadership 
  •  Get out of the trenches, to lead strategically & with influence 
  •  Transition quickly and effectively to leading larger, more complex portfolios 
  •  Effectively lead change and transformation 
  •  Create a leadership coaching capability 
  •  Create the space to lead, for greater influence and impact 
  •  Create HP executive teams – enabling rather than impeding progress 
  •  Develop horizon thinking AMONG HER MANY AWARDS

Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Global Women in Corporate Leadership Awards 2025

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List & Categories of Awards

  • Trailblazing Woman Leader of the Year Award
    Recognizes an outstanding female leader who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and impact across the organization

 

  • Next Woman in Power Award
    Recognizes emerging leaders with strong potential for future CEO roles, highlighting their leadership, innovation, and impact on organizational success

 

  • Lifetime Achievements Award
    Honors a woman with a distinguished career and impactful contributions to the corporate world

 

  • Finance Powerhouse Woman Award
    Recognizes women who excel in leadership within the finance industry. It honors their contributions to financial strategy, organizational success, and paving the way for future female leaders in finance

 

  • Tech Visionary Woman Leader Award
    Celebrates a woman in IT or tech who has led innovative projects or driven digital transformation.

 

  • Marketing Maven: Woman Brand Leader Award
    Honors a woman who has excelled in shaping brand strategy, leading campaigns, and driving market growth.

 

  • Woman in Human Resources Leadership Award
    Honors a woman leader in HR who has promoted talent development, diversity, and a positive workplace culture.

 

  • Operations Dynamo: Woman of Excellence Award
    The nominee has led efforts to optimize operations, reduce costs, and boost productivity, mentored their team, navigated supply chain challenges, collaborated across departments, and introduced innovative tools to improve performance.

 

  • Sales & Business Growth Woman Leader Award
    The nominee has led sales growth and revenue achievement by motivating their team, mentoring for improved sales skills, managing customer challenges, collaborating across departments, and introducing innovative techniques to boost performance and satisfaction.

 

  • Legal & Compliance Powerhouse Woman Award
    The nominee has led compliance efforts, mitigated legal risks, mentored their team, resolved complex legal issues, collaborated across departments, and introduced innovative approaches to improve compliance and reduce risks.

 

  • Exemplary Woman in Audit Leadership Award
    The nominee has led audit strategies aligned with organizational goals, improving accuracy and efficiency, mentored her team, navigated complex audits, collaborated across departments, introduced innovative tools, ensured compliance, and strengthened the organization’s risk management and governance.

Honorable Panel of Judges

STACEY-ASHLEY

Dr Stacey Ashley

Leadership Visionary, Focused on Future Proofing CEOs

Eileen Mcdargh

Eileen McDargh

Author, Founder and CEO of The Resiliency Group, Hall of Fame Speaker

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hours of live & interactive sharing sessions, broad range of case studies, and best practices.

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hours of a practical workshop by an inspiring female leader.

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attendees with various market exposure, from diverse industries.

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speakers of highly sought-after experience, diverse expertise and specializations in various functions of women in business.

Event Description

Modern female leadership is collaborative, diverse, and powerful. Thus, female leaders should embrace inclusivity in the workplace to set a good example of women empowerment and to amplify equity to position of power and influence. Join us for a three-day conference designed to ignite your leadership potential. Gain invaluable insights from inspiring speakers, connect with a powerful network of women leaders, and access practical tools and resources to help you break barriers, achieve your goals, and unlock your inner leader. 

Who Should Attend This Event?

  • Female Board Members
  • Female Chief Officers (CEO, CFO, CMO, CHRO, CTO, CRO, CIO, CSO)
  • Female Executive Vice Presidents
  • Female Senior Vice Presidents
  • Female Vice Presidents
  • Female Assistant Vice Presidents
  • Female Directors
  • Female Senior Directors
  • Female General Managers
  • Female Heads of Departments
  • Female Managers |Female Executives
  • Female Executive Leadership
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Operations & Supply Chain Management & Logistics
  • Human Resources & Talent Management
  • Marketing, Branding & Communications
  • Legal & Compliance
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • Sales, Business Development & Commercial
  • Information Technology & Digital Transformation
  • Customer Experience & Service Excellence
  • Corporate Strategy & Business Growth
  • Product Development & Innovation
  • Procurement & Vendor Management
  • Audit
  • Corporate Affairs & Public Relations
  • Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
  • Research & Development (R&D)
  • Investor Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
  • All Industries

Why You Should Not Miss This Event?

1. Unparalleled Networking with Influential Leaders

  • Connect with top executives, board members, and rising leaders shaping the future of corporate leadership.
  • Engage in dynamic discussions with industry pioneers, innovators, and change-makers.

2.Leadership Growth & Professional Development

  • Gain insights from globally renowned speakers on executive leadership strategies.
  • Master critical leadership skills, from strategic decision-making to leading with emotional intelligence.
  • Develop the confidence to lead teams, drive transformation, and elevate your leadership journey.

3.Cutting-Edge Thought Leadership & Industry Trends

  • Stay ahead of evolving corporate leadership trends, governance strategies, and market dynamics.
  • Learn how to navigate organizational change, foster innovation, and create a lasting impact.
  • Explore case studies and real-world success stories from accomplished women leaders.

4.Career Advancement & Executive Presence

  • Strengthen your personal brand and visibility in the corporate world.
  • Gain leadership insights that position you for C-suite and boardroom opportunities.
  • Enhance your executive presence, negotiation skills, and decision-making capabilities.

5.Practical Leadership Strategies for Immediate Impact

  • Access exclusive leadership toolkits, frameworks, and best practices.
  • Participate in hands-on workshops to refine your leadership approach.
  • Develop innovative solutions to leadership challenges in your organization.

6. Driving Organizational Transformation & Success

  • Lead with purpose and drive meaningful change in your workplace.
  • Enhance governance, risk management, and strategic business decision-making.
  • Cultivate inclusive leadership that fosters collaboration, innovation, and high performance.

7. A Source of Inspiration, Motivation & Empowerment

  • Be inspired by stories of resilience, success, and breakthrough leadership.
  • Discover innovative leadership techniques to drive impact and influence.
  • Return empowered with fresh perspectives, renewed confidence, and a bold leadership vision.

Key Objectives

Fostering Inclusive & High-Impact Leadership

Promote diversity, mentorship, and trust to build high-performing, collaborative teams that drive success.

Enhancing Strategic Visibility & Breaking Barriers, Empower women leaders

Overcoming biases, build influence, and redefine leadership models.

Proactively address professional & leadership challenges while seeking opportunities for growth

Embracing a mindset of continuous growth, resilience, and adaptability.

Explore diverse leadership and communication styles through real-world scenarios and case studies

Gain valuable insights into applying effective strategies across various situations, enhancing adaptability and impact.

Sharing session of the vulnerability, authenticity and resiliency of being the leaders

How leaders embrace their true selves, openly acknowledge their challenges, and demonstrate strength through tough times.

Past Feedback

" It was overall a great session. Very insightful for someone like me to understand how CFOs think and work around the globe. "

Zuraini.

Manager, Finance Accounting Management, Malaysia

" Excellent real live demonstration of the relevant functions finance professional would be using with paid version of ChatGPT to ease our lives of mundane task and work on more value adding projects "

Siew.

Senior Executive, Malaysia

" It was great to work with CWI. Their attention to detail was impeccable. The Business Continuity & Crisis Management workshop was fluid and went very smoothly! CWI presented and managed the participants with great patience and have delivered fully on their commitments to me. "

Ta.

Group CFO, Dubai

" The speakers are sharing their top experiences to the audiences and I feel that this event is playing a critical and crucial role in terms of developing the finance and audit industry and taking it to the next level. "

Dr. Chetan.

Trade Advisor, India

" We've just been blown away and we actually loved it hearing from the speakers and listen to the life and actual real experiences that the CFOs have had to offer. "

Naomi.

CFO, Fiji

" I've felt that everything was organized, from the stage, the presentation, and the coordination. "

Pierre.

Senior Audit Specialist, Philippines

" My first impression of this event is wow! It's great because you have brought together some of the smartest people into this event and not just from Malaysia but also from all over the region. "

Jessica.

CFO, Malaysia

" Attending the course has assisted deeply in my understanding of what would be expected of me, as well as the fulfillment of my role & upcoming role. "

Andrew.

Senior Managing Director, Kuala Lumpur

" This course was mind-blowing. It gave me insight regarding the whole concept of investment in culture, and how human beings are the force. It was an amazing Masterclass. "

Zaka.

Chief Risk Officer, Saudi Arabia