Taiwan Taking Giant Leaps In Boosting Women's Representation In Mid Level & Senior Roles

Globally, there has been effort to improve gender-gap in the workforce and leadership roles. In various region, women are catching up to men when it comes to higher education, especially at the tertiary level. Women’s participation in the labor force has also been on the rise in many countries over the past couple of years. While a lot still remains to be done, women have come a long way in terms of representation in all aspects of life and work.

Taiwan as a nation has been taking big strides in improving women’s representation in mid-level and leadership roles. Various reports suggest that the nation has made progress in gender equality in supervisory and executive positions in the private sector and posts as public representatives in politics.

According to DGBAS statistics, women’s participation as elected officials, business leaders and managers increased to 30.5 in 2021. This number saw a rise from 20.5 percent in 2010.

Women leaders in Taiwan have been making a splash in various industries. The current edition of GWL magazine introduces you to a few such women.

In this magazine edition meet Sandy Chiu, the Founder of Job Pair, who leverages her expertise in technology recruitment to revolutionize the industry. With a passion for empowering individuals in their careers, she aims to bridge the gap between talent and employment opportunities through innovative solutions.

We also highlight the professional journey of Pei-Shan Huang, the Director at KaoLu Enterprise. She oversees sales strategies and market development. With a background in sales and a passion for innovation, she drives growth by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing cutting-edge solutions.

The magazine edition also sheds light on the success story of Wendy Wu, Managing Director, Phibro Animal Health. She is an accomplished professional who began working at Johnson and Johnson before switching to IDEXX's veterinary diagnostic division. Having worked in the field for more than 25 years, Wendy held important positions at Elanco and EW Group before joining Phibro Animal Health as Managing Director in 2021. Wendy is also serving as Vice President of Asian Animal Health Association currently to promote the fair trade and encourage science-based policymaking in supporting animal health industry in Asia.

The women leaders are also in the august company of Emilia Chen, Director of Polygon Search. She hails from Taiwan and has shaped by its entrepreneurial spirit. With a background in the recruitment industry, she emphasizes empathy and clear communication in talent acquisition. Emilia's vision for Polygon Search is to bridge the gap between talented individuals and innovative fintech companies, focusing on cultural alignment. As a leader, she prioritizes strategic direction, fostering innovation, and ensuring services meet evolving industry needs. Emilia's journey underscores resilience, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence in the fintech ecosystem.

Read more about these women leaders to understand the secret to their success. Do let us know your thoughts.