Boardroom Series for Women Leaders
Hong Kong is a major international financial centre, yet women are still underrepresented in boardrooms, with the latest figure of women on HSI company boards still at 19.8% (as of Sept. 2023).
TWF & 30% Club HK Boardroom Series for Women Leaders aims to:
- Create visibility for highly qualified women for boards and C-suite
- Share the realities of being a board director earlier on in their career
- Connect with highly qualified women to the right people and positions
- Encourage women to make the transition to the C-suite and boardroom
Benefits:
- Develop board-specific skills and build your portfolio
- Engage in simulated board discussions with Board Chairs, members and nominating committees
- Discover alternative pathways to company boards
- Network with industry leaders, executive search firm representatives and other highly qualified women
- Be recognised as a senior leader in your organisation and community
When?
Exclusively for Women to Watch candidates and Corporate Partner nominees, the sixth cycle of the Boardroom Series runs from November 2023 to June 2024.
Please note that the content and dates below are subject to change.
What does it include?
1. BOARDROOM SERIES LAUNCH (November 9, 2023)
Objectives: Kick-off a new cycle by TWF and a workshop on How to Position Yourself for Boards - led by Meraki Executive Search & Consulting Limited
Format: In-person event hosted by TWF with an interactive workshop led by a knowledge partner
2. MEET THE DIRECTOR #1 (November 30, 2023)
Objectives: Connect Women to Watch and senior women leaders with Company Board Directors to further bridge gaps and expand networks.
Format: A virtual fireside chat with Teresa Ko, Freshfield's China Chairman and 30% Club Steering committee member, moderated by Rebekah Earp, ESG Director for Asia at investment manager firm CVC. Teresa will be sharing in an open conversation about being a board director in Hong Kong. We will discuss her journey to the boardroom, what aspiring directors should be aware of, the differences between certain boards, whether NGOs or listed companies, boardroom dynamics, and more.
3. WORKSHOP #1 (January 18, 2024)
Objectives: Discuss key trends and topical issues related to boards, and practice future skills required for the boardroom.
Format: Interactive in-person workshop with an emphasis on being a board member of a non-profit organisation or NGO.
4. MEET THE DIRECTOR #2 (February 29, 2024)
Objectives: Connect Women to Watch and senior women leaders with Company Board Directors to further bridge gaps and expand networks.
Format: A virtual fireside chat with Lily Cheng, sharing in an open conversation about being a board director in Hong Kong. We will discuss their journey to the boardroom, what aspiring directors should be aware of given the rise of emerging technologies, boardroom dynamics, and more.
5. WORKSHOP #2 (March 12, 2024)
Objectives: Discuss key trends and topical issues related to boards, and practice future skills required for the boardroom.
Format: Interactive in-person boardroom simulation, delivered by Meraki Executive Search & Consulting Limited.
6. WORKSHOP #3 (April 17, 2024)
Objectives: Discuss key trends and topical issues related to boards, and practice future skills required for the boardroom.
Format: Interactive workshop delivered by White & Case.
7. WORKSHOP #4 (May 14, 2024)
Objectives: Discuss key trends and topical issues related to boards, and practice future skills required for the boardroom.
Format: Interactive in-person workshop on what board directors need to know about environment, sustainability and governance reporting requirements, delivered by KPMG.
8. THE BOARDROOM EVENT (June, 2024)
Objectives: Bringing together participants of the sixth cycle Boardroom Series cohort in-person with board chairs and board members of Hong Kong’s leading companies.
Audience: Women to Watch, Senior Executives and Board Members from Hong Kong’s leading and local companies, Executive Search Firms.
