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Women and leadership – the lack of women at the top, and what to do about it – is one of the hottest, most discussed topics of the year, both in Asia and internationally. In Hong Kong particularly, the SCMP (16 December 2010) revealed that while women make up over half of the labor force, 90% of board seats are filled by men.
For several reasons, some cultural and some practical (women are still – and will likely continue to be – the primary caretakers of children and family) when women do rise to leadership positions, it is often because they find a fertile ground and an innovative corporate environment that promotes a culture of diversity.
So what are the key decisions and support systems in a company that contribute to women’s leadership? Women Breaking Through Leadership tells stories of remarkable women in leadership positions in the South East Asia region and their views on which are the best personal (what should women be doing?) and corporate (what should companies be doing?) practices that promote women’s leadership.
In this groundbreaking work the authors explore the lives and thoughts of remarkable women in leadership positions in South East Asia. What actions have enabled them to reach top leadership positions? What kind of infrastructure and support systems in organizations contribute to women’s leadership?
Along the way, the authors offer a new theory: women who have threaded the path of leadership have found ways to successfully integrate all aspects of their lives. So the issue isn’t so much whether women can have it all, but rather how to integrate it all – and each woman succeeds at it in her own individual way. Some do it by aptly surrounding themselves with supportive environments that can help them through the first years of childrearing, others by boldly seeking opportunities and demanding promotions without undermining their femininity.
Be inspired by the stories of these great women who don’t separate life from work in a surgical manner. As a result, they are all passionate for what they do, which in turn gives them the power to influence the outside world, make an impact and leave an indelible mark.
Interviewees
Anson Chan (former Hong Kong Chief Secretary for Administration)
Junko Nakagawa (CFO at Nomura and rated one of the 10 most influential women in Asia)
Christine Loh (Former Legislator and founder of think thank Civic Exchange)
Teresa Ko (Chairman at Freshfields greater China)
Connie Carnabuci (Partner at Freshfields)
Marie-Amelie Hoffmann (GM of LVMH Watch and Jewelry)
Deborah Kan (Journalist)
Rainbow Pan (CEO of ipac)
Catherine Bradley (Head of Equity Linked Solutions Group, Credit Suisse)
Angelina Kwan, (Managing Director at Reorient Group)
Yana Peel (leading arts philanthropist)
Rachel Huf (Managing Director, Head of Legal at Barclays Capital)
