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Annie Cheng
Vice President, Head of Corporate Communication, Visa Greater ChinaCurrent Position and Responsibilities
Annie Cheng is Head of Corporate Communication for Greater China, responsible for shaping Visa’s corporate communication strategies and enhancing corporate reputation to support market opening and business priorities in Greater China.
Other Information
As the function head, Annie also leads employee engagements and social impact programs including financial inclusion, financial education, women empowerment, community services and volunteering, with an aim of contributing and creating positive influences in the community.
Annie is currently based in Beijing. She joined Visa as Head of Corporate Communication, Hong Kong & Macau and Taiwan in 2014. Prior to that, she had spent ten years in a number of senior roles in Corporate Affairs, Marketing and Corporate Communications with HSBC in Asia Pacific. Her last role was Head of Marketing, Global Banking and Markets, Asia Pacific.
Annie holds the professional qualifications from Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
Diane Wang
Co-chair, Women in Business Action Council, B20 Indonesia; Member, BRICS WBA China Chapter; Chairperson and CEO, DHGATE GroupDiane Wang is the founder, chairperson, and CEO at DHgate, one of the leading cross-border B2B e-commerce marketplaces in China founded in 2004. By connecting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from every corner of the world with high-quality products, DHgate takes a stand for fair world trade, upholds diversity and creativity.
Diane has leveraged over 30 years of business and digital experience to drive DHgate’s mission to empower everyone through digitalization. The critical focus is accelerating digital transformation for MSMEs and partners and empowering women and societies through digital inclusion. Under her leadership, as of 31 December 2020, the Company actively engaged 2.3 million sellers and 36 million buyers from 223 countries/regions, with more than 25 million live listings on the platform annually. In addition, the Company cooperated with more than 100 logistics service providers around the world, providing over 100 logistics routes, 40 local warehouses in China, and more than 10 overseas warehouses abroad, serving DHgate customers and others.
Before this, she served as the youngest senior executive at Microsoft China and the only female with a high position at Cisco. Then, in 1999, as the first generation of e-commerce entrepreneurs in China, she established Joyo.com, China’s first B2C trading platform.
Diane is passionate about driving the digital inclusion agenda for MSMEs and women, collaborating with international associations and agencies. She is Co-chair of Business 20 (B20) Indonesia’s Women In Business Council., member of APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), Chair of APEC Women Leadership Summit, BRICS Women’s Business Alliance Chinese National Chapter Member, Member of High-level Advisory Council of World Internet Conference, and Chair of 50 Cross-border E-Commerce Leaders in China, to name just a few of her external positions.
Lebogang Zulu
Chairperson, BRICS WBA South Africa Chapter; Founder and Group CEO, AV South AfricaMs. Lebogang Zulu is the Founder and CEO of the AV South Africa, a company that specializes in the construction and manufacturing of innovative building technologies for building and road infrastructure development. Dubbed a Woman of Steel, Ms. Zulu is a multiple award-winning entrepreneur with over 18 years worth of experience in the energy and construction industries. A green building enthusiast that has been instrumental in the successful completion of multi-million dollar projects across the African continent. Her accolades include being recognized by industry regulators for her transformation, empowerment and initiatives symbolizing her commitment to the Gender Equality agenda. Wearing different hats, Ms Zulu, is the Chairperson of the South African Chapter of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance and also Chairs the International Trade Relations Portfolio Committee of the Black Business Council.
Megan Bozzuto
President, International Association of WomenMegan Bozzuto is the President of the International Association of Women (IAW) where she supports the mission of empowering women to reach their personal and professional goals. She joined the IAW team in 2017 and brings more than 20 years of experience across Accounting, Finance and Marketing roles, both in public companies and as an entrepreneur. She received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting Information Systems from Bentley University. Currently based in the Boston area, she considers herself a global citizen having lived and worked throughout the U.S. and in Shanghai and Dubai.
Leiya Lei
Founder & President of Lean In Shenzhen, Co-founder of Lean In China, Founder & Executive President of Shenzhen Women Leadership Development AssociationMs. Leiya Lei is the founder & president of Lean In Shenzhen, the co-founder of Lean In China, founder & executive president of Shenzhen Women Leadership Development Association, a registered NPO in Shenzhen.
In 2014, she used her precious spare time to found Lean In Shenzhen, a comprehensive community to support women. She has been committed to building a platform for resource sharing and free communication to support women in achieving a better life and career balance. With role models, resources and ideas, it discusses the status quo and challenges, seeks solutions, and pays attention to the multi-level development of modern women in Shenzhen, promoting a free and equal development society.
Ms. Lei holds an MBA from Guanghua College at Peking University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Finance from Sun Yat-Sen University.
Ana Costa
Member, BRICS WBA Brazil Chapter; Head of Working Group on Inclusive Economy, Vice President of Legal Affairs, Natura & CoAna holds a Law degree, post-graduate degrees in Business Law and Executive MBA in Corporate Law and an MBA in Business Management (FIA/SP).
Before joining Avon in 2012, she built her career in the telecommunication/IT Business (Xerox) and oil & gas market (Texaco and Chevron), working for more than 20 years in multinational companies with broad experience in corporate legal matters and litigation in Latin America.
Since 2016, Ana expanded her role to support LATAM Avon’s markets both for Legal and Government Affairs.
Ana was the President of Brazilian Direct Selling Association (ABEVD) from 2016 to 2020. She is also a member of the current Board of Director of the Association of Care Products and Cosmetics (ABIPHEC).
From 2015 to 2019, Ana led Avon’s Diversity Network and was responsible for implementing Avon’s Brazil Diversity strategy. Ana is also a member of Avon Foundation Council in Brazil, responsible for fostering women’s causes before main stakeholders, including local government.
In 2020, Ana was nominated Vice President of Natura &Co Latam, leading more than 50 people from Legal and Government Affairs teams. Ana continues sponsoring diversity and sustainability initiatives.
Marco Obiso
Chief a.i. Digital Networks and Society Department, International Telecommunication UnionMr. Marco Obiso is the Head of the Cybersecurity division and currently acting as Chief of the Digital Network Society Department in the Telecommunication Development Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the lead UN-specialized agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
He has been working in the ICT field for the past two decades, operating in several ICT-related domains such as network infrastructure development, system integration, application cooperation, IT Service Management, Internet governance and information security.
As Head of the Cybersecurity division, he is currently facilitating the work of ITU in elaborating Cybersecurity strategies and implementing programmes and initiatives as well as leading the ITU’s efforts on enabling the use of ICT applications, for the benefit of ITU Member States, including providing technical assistance in establishing capabilities and working to strengthen coordination and cooperation within the UN system.
Matthias Thorns
Deputy Secretary-General, International Organisation of Employers (IOE)As Deputy Secretary-General, Matthias Thorns has a part in the overall responsibility for the management of the IOE Secretariat in its work to support the global business community in its representation vis-a-vis the UN institutions, as well as G20, G7 and other international initiatives.
His career began as Adviser for Social Affairs in the European Business Federation UNICE (now BUSINESSEUROPE), before moving to the Confederation of German Employers as Adviser and later Deputy Director of the International and European Affairs Department.
After leaving the Confederation of German Employers in 2012, Matthias joined the IOE as Senior Adviser, leading the work on Human Rights, G20 and G7, Global Supply Chains as well as SMEs.
In 2017 Matthias joined the Workplace Rights team of The Coca-Cola Company as Human Rights and Workplace Rights Manager.
He was appointed IOE Director of Stakeholder Engagement in 2018 and a year later IOE Deputy Secretary-General. Matthias supervises the IOE’s work related to G20 and G7, human rights, agenda 2030, migration and programmes under an EU framework agreement, and is responsible for the IOE company networks: the Global Industrial Relations Network (GIRN), the Global Occupational Safety and Health Network (GOSH) as well as the Corporate Partner Initiative.
Aaron Wei
CTO, MyyShop VIPCTO of MyyShop VIP, Master of Aix-Marseille University of MIAGE, serial entrepreneur.
Aaron has more than 10 years of experience in the Internet industry, focusing on cross-border e-commerce for 7 years. He holds more than 10 industry patents. He had worked for Alibaba Group, Starlinke and Mobike, specializing in e-commerce technology.
Timo Zhou
President, Tuotuo DigitalPresident of Tuotuo Digital, Master of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, serial entrepreneur.
I worked for Baidu and Jingdong Finance, responsible for Baidu Wallet, Jingdong Cross-border Payment and Jingdong Wallet Enterprise Business, and co-founder of enterprise consumption management brand Wallet Xing Yun, specializing in payment and financial technology.
Oliver Wan
General Manager, DHLinkOver 20 years working experience in Logistics industry, focusing on B2B & B2C cross border business solution and international freight forwarding; Building up solid network and long-term relationship in China logistic industry; Over 10 years in charge of full functions management including Human.
Anna Davidson
Director, The Anna Davidson Ltd@theannadavidson on all social platforms
Dr. Febechukwu Miriam Iwuala
General Surgeon, E-Commerce Expert, Author, Import and Export Coach, Founder & President of Soeminent Limited, CEO of Febem’s Int'l Company, Co-Founder of F&F Love FoundationA board-certified devoted surgeon with experience in a variety of general and endoscopic operations, a proven track record of managing complex illnesses, and a strong love for surgical, public health, and scientific research. Co-Foundered F&F Love Foundation in 2014 https://www.fandflovefoundation.com
Apart from her clinical exposure, she has acquired further degrees in laparoscopic surgery, Public Health, internet, and social media marketing, web development, and E-commerce, leading to a great expansion of her scope, thus, giving her a veritable advantage in understanding research, Entrepreneurship, and life in general.
Using my extensive expertise as an E-Commerce Expert, I have helped and supported other women in starting and expanding their eCommerce enterprises in addition to my own. https://eminentkids.com/ I am now building a brand of eco-friendly products produced from organic cotton. This niche helps me achieve my goal of building a physical product brand that imports sustainable products from China to safeguard the environment and affect global climate change. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K4LHF77?ref=myi_title_dp
As an Import and Export Coach, currently, I have coached over 50 students from different parts of African countries, especially in Nigeria. I became an author of the “Expert importation guidebook’’ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M554ZSW where I shared all you need to know about importation from China. I conduct one on one coaching, and masterclasses for women who want to go into the importation business. To assist them, I gradually built a tiny women's network, including a Facebook and WhatsApp group'' Universal Women Entrepreneur. https://www.febems.com
I am passionate about advancing digital marketing strategy and e-commerce for MSMEs and women in addition to working with international organizations and agencies. With the help of firmig project company – (a branding, marketing (field and online), distributing, and sales company, whose approach is more like that of a fully-integrated marketing and sales company that helps her clients expand the sales of their new or existing products throughout Nigeria, Africa and beyond) I can bring my passion into reality. https://www.firmigprojects.com
In 2020 I founded an export company that exports food products – @nastia_foods brand (like Ginger, pepper, garlic, shea butter, soya beans, hibiscus, Moringa, soursop leaves, palm oil, Turmeric etc.) from the Northern part of Nigeria to different parts of the world by farmers, especially women. https://soeminent.com/
Edison Sheng
Director of Business Development, TOMATO INTERACTIVES
Kai Yang
Overseas Marketing Director, FIILIn charge of FIIL's marketing management in overseas markets, including brand management, product marketing, creative marketing, social media management, advertising, etc. Previously worked in Xiaomi's international and Libratone marketing teams, with rich practical experience in marketing.
Gloria Ai
News anchor, iAsk founder, National Woman Pace-setterGloria Ai is new media entrepreneur, founder of iAsk, an anchorwoman and Ms. Ai was a business commentator at China Central Television Business Channel in New York and is currently the producer of "iAsk Leaders". Ms. Ai is also a frequently invited bilingual host at financial and economic events in China and abroad, such as the Boao Forum for Asia. Ms. Ai is an alumnus of Harvard Kennedy School, Peking University, Communication University of China and a member of the Youth Presidents' Organization.
As the founder of iAsk, Ms. Ai is set out to interview global founders to tell innovative entrepreneurial stories from China to the world. iAsk Leaders featured nearly 2,000 founders of the era and realized global dissemination by hundreds of media. Ms. Ai was awarded the only Chinese host on the list of "Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia" in 2016, and a Global Shaper of the World Economic Forum in 2012. Ms. Ai is also a published author of three books, including Common Sense of Entrepreneurship.
Ms. Ai is the goodwill ambassador of her hometown Huangshan, which is on the List of World Heritage Sites. In 2021, she was awarded the National Woman Pace-setter for her female leadership and charity in helping the underprivileged.