{"id":13868,"date":"2024-03-27T12:00:55","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T12:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/?p=13868"},"modified":"2024-03-26T20:50:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T20:50:45","slug":"su-cheng-harris-simpson-on-leading-with-purpose-and-embracing-inclusivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/su-cheng-harris-simpson-on-leading-with-purpose-and-embracing-inclusivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Su Cheng Harris-Simpson on leading with purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"

To mark International Women\u2019s Day on March 8, throughout March, FOCUS is spotlighting female business leaders in the UK and China. Here, Robynne Tindall speaks to Su Cheng Harris-Simpson, Founder and Chair of the Women Empowerment Council<\/h2>\n

Since moving to China in 1997, Su Cheng has been actively involved in the Beijing business community. She is currently serving on the Board of AmCham-China and is the Founding Co-Chair of the AmCham-China Women\u2019s Professional Committee. Before becoming an entrepreneur, she was engaged in the corporate arena and held management positions at The Boeing Company, United Technologies Corporation, and The Capital Club in Beijing.<\/p>\n

Su Cheng has become a sought-after thought leader on the topic of diversity, equity and inclusion in business. Through sharing her professional journey, she hopes to motivate a healthy pipeline of competent and confident women professionals and provide them access to professional development and networking opportunities.<\/p>\n

Here, she talks to FOCUS about founding the Women Empowerment Council and why she\u2019d love to sit down for dinner with Oprah Winfrey.<\/p>\n

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What inspired you to get into your current industry?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Women Empowerment Council is truly the culmination of all my learning, experience, and desire to create change over my career. Starting from my early experiences in the corporate world, I witnessed firsthand the challenges and barriers faced by women in the workplace, which compelled me to make a difference. My entrepreneurial drive and passion to work towards creating more equitable environments led me to found my consulting company, SCHSAsia, and later, the Women Empowerment Council. My mission is all about empowering individuals, especially women and girls, to unleash their full potential.<\/p>\n

What resources have helped you to achieve more and get further in your industry?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Networking and community building have played pivotal roles in my career development. Over the years, I\u2019ve actively participated in various organisations, which have served as invaluable platforms for connecting with like-minded professionals, exchanging ideas, and collaborating on initiatives aimed at advancing gender equality and business success. Furthermore, prioritising continuous learning and staying abreast of industry trends has been essential for driving progress and remaining relevant in an ever-evolving landscape.<\/p>\n