THE WOMEN'S DIRECTORSHIP PROGRAMME ALUMNI
TRANSFORMING BUSINESS
Polly Wang,
CEO Taiwan, Eastspring
"An amazing program filled with intellectual sharing from the experienced professors and prestigious guest speakers, and the valuable interactions among the professional female leaders from diverse industries and geographies. The content and cases were very well designed to inspire the participants how should we position ourselves in the board and the role and responsibilities that a good INED should play. Wonderful experience!”
Agnes Chan, Managing Partner Ernst & Young Hong Kong
"Through practical case studies, as well as experience sharing with eminent speakers and peers, the programme has enhanced my understanding of board directorship and how to make a difference in today’s corporate world."
Ruth Rowan, Chief Marketing Officer, Avanade
"I’m delighted that I took the initiative to join this course and would encourage anyone, male or female to think more broadly about how we invest in developing ourselves to the same extent that we consider how we develop our teams and our businesses. It’s only going to be win-win for everyone."
GLOBAL NETWORK
With former programme participants from across the world, the WDP Alumni form an international network ready for the challenge of the boardroom.
EVENTS
The WDP Alumni network hosts regular events to ensure all cohorts are connected, as the network continues to grow.
ConTINUOUS LEARNING
The WDP Alumni network offers continuous learning opportunities, from quarterly webinars to guest speaker events.
Fumbi Chima,Chief Information Officer, BECU
“The Women’s Directorship Programme serves to bring together women with the same aspiration of creating a step change at the board level.”
Joanne Hon, GM Hong Kong, MoneySmart Group
“A very rare but precious opportunity for professional women, who are fighting an uphill battle in the business world, to share, challenge, learn and network with each other.”
Patsy Chan, CEO Northeast Asia, Richemont APAC
“This is a great program that brings professional women together from different walks of life, different professions to share and learn from each other, the power of woman is being amplified by our guest speakers Rachel Duan and May Tan. WDP provides practical insights and real business cases covering board fiduciary responsibilities, ethical decision making and best practices of effective board governance. I like the final Boardroom dynamics simulation to complete the course”
Anna Yip, CEO Singtel Consumer SG
“I joined the Women’s Directorship Programme a couple of years ago and found it a practical and refreshing learning experience. It opens the doors to the boardroom, demystifying the discussions and challenges facing board members globally. The programme enables more female talent to gain exposure to the high level decision makers for future opportunities.”
Andrea Fletcher, COO Asia, Citi
“This enlightening programme provides a greater understanding of the role, responsibilities and pressures on iNEDs and members of the board. The Women's Directorship Programme explores the challenges and opportunities for the board now and in the future, and serves to open up the board network to fresh talent and perspectives."