Women's Inclusion In Leadership Can Boost Asia's Growth and Progress

Gender equality and women’s empowerment have long been areas of concern globally. The world is gradually realizing that women’s inclusion in the workforce is not only the ethically right thing to aspire for, but it also makes business sense. Various reports and studies have highlighted the business advantages that women’s inclusion in the workforce and leadership teams can bring about.

Countries and organizations globally now give ample emphasis to promote women’s empowerment. Take for instance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Community Vision 2025 of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which counts Gender equality and women’s empowerment as its top priority. Their vision is to build a region that is inclusive and sustainable.

Doing our bit to create a more inclusive world, Global Woman Leader magazine highlights the commendable work done by women leaders across the world. In the current edition of the magazine, we focus the spotlight on women leaders from Asia who have conquered varied industries.

From Indonesia we have Alexa Genoyer, CEO, Blue Karma Secrets. With a strong foundation in art, she currently serves as the Director of Lucydream Art, an international platform championing local artists to start within Indonesia. Simultaneously, as the CEO of Oracle Yacht since 2019, Alexa oversees one of Indonesia's finest luxury cruises, promoting bespoke experiences in Komodo and Raja Ampat. Her entrepreneurial spirit shines through as the CEO of Blue Karma Secrets since 2011, where she curates luxury escapes across Bali and beyond.

From Srilanka we have Kirushanthi Shobethan, Co-founder and COO, Vonderly, an Agricultural Alumna on a journey that knows no bounds. She grew up in agriculture, moved from the soil to the vibrant world of handicrafts, following her passion. Kirushanthi has leveraged her firm to not only turn her creativity into a thriving business but also to create numerous job opportunities, particularly for young women in Jaffna.

We also introduce you to Odontuya Tsendsuren, the CEO of Steppe Link Holding, a woman leader from Mongolia. With a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration specialized in Marketing Management and a Master's degree in Business Administration focused on Financial Analysis, Tsendsuren's educational journey reflects a steadfast commitment to academic excellence. Tsendsuren's career trajectory at Steppe Link Holding epitomizes her dedication to organizational evolution and personal growth.

We also write about Nisreen Qatamish, CEO, King Hussein Cancer Foundation, a distinguished leader renowned for her expertise in social development, philanthropy, and public policy. With a Bachelor's degree in Management of Natural Resources and Environment from the University of Jordan, she showcases exceptional advocacy skills, forging impactful alliances across diverse spheres and driving positive change from grassroots to high-profile arenas.

Read more about these prolific women leaders and the secret to their success.

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