WiSA concluded its symposium on “Assessing Progress: HKEx’s Rules on No-Single-Gender Boards.” The symposium, held on 29 April 2024, gathered esteemed industry leaders and professionals to delve into the progress made and challenges faced in achieving gender diversity and inclusion within corporate boards. The WiSA symposium witnessed the participation of distinguished speakers and panelists who shared their expertise, experiences, and perspectives on the subject matter. Engaging panel discussions and thought-provoking speeches fostered dialogue and knowledge exchange among attendees. WiSA extends its sincere appreciation to the speakers, supporting organisations, and volunteers who made the symposium possible. Their support and commitment to gender diversity and inclusion played a vital role in creating an impactful and transformative event.
The guest speakers at the symposium included:
- Ms. Kelly Chan JP
- Vice President, Women Directors Alliance (WDA),
- Former President of ACCA and AWAHK
- Ms. Jasmine Lee
- Managing Partner, EY Hong Kong & Macau,
- Council Member, HKICPA
- Mr. Roy Lo
- Managing Partner, SW Hong Kong,
- Former President, The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association (HKiNEDA)
- Ms. Margaret Mak
- Deputy COO, Miramar Hotel and Investment Co. Ltd.,
- President of AWAHK
- Ms. Julianne Doe
- President of Hong Kong Federation of Women Lawyers
- Ms. Honnus Cheung
- Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, On-us Group Holdings Ltd.,
- Committee Member of WiSA
- Dr. Eva Chan
- Chairman of Hong Kong Investor Relations Association
- Dr. Rocky Tung
- Director, Head of Policy Research of The Financial Services Development Council
- Ms. Susanna Chiu MH JP
- Executive Director of Bonjour Holdings Limited,
- Former President of HKICPA
Ms Pauline Cheung, SBUS WiSA Committee member, Senior Lecturer of Department of Accountancy (1st from left, front); Ms Antonia Yeung, Associate Vice-President (Development and Campus Services) (3rd from right, front); Mr. Ricky Lam, Chairman of Business Executive Club of SBUS, Senior Lecturer of Department of Accountancy (2nd from left, back); Dr. Pauline Wong, SBUS WiSA Chairperson, Assistant Professor of Accountancy (right, back) and industry representatives at the symposium.
President Simon Ho (front centre) with attendees.