Top 10 Women Leaders From China - 2022

China, officially the People's Republic of China, an East Asia country is the world's most populous country with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, and is known for its architectural wonders such as the Great Wall and Forbidden City, including its amazing variety of delicious food, its martial arts, and its long history of invention. Over tea and temples, China is a fast-changing mix of the ultra-modern and the very ancient. The country being the world's largest manufacturing economy and exporter of goods is also the world's fastest-growing consumer market and second-largest importer of goods. China's rapid economic growth is effectively led by its large-scale capital investment (financed by large domestic savings and foreign investment) and rapid productivity growth factors. While its GDP growth accounted 2.3 percent in 2020, 8.1 percent in 2021, it has been forecasted a 3.2 percent growth in 2022 followed by 4.4 percent in 2023, on the back on huge agriculture, industry and services sector in the region. Spearheading profound business in the diverse domains in the country China is making it huge in the international markets today displaying in prowess in technology, automobiles and services industry. Also, there are many women leaders too in the region leading the prolific business world in the country, accomplishing significant business milestones.

Our endeavor at Women Entrepreneur Magazine has always been to highlight remarkable women leaders across geographies and industries. In keeping with our motto, the current issue of the Women Entrepreneur Magazine features a list of `Top 10 Women Leaders from China ­ 2022'. Compiled by a panel of industry veterans, CEOs, CXOs and the Women Entrepreneur Magazine editorial team, the list features prolific women who have not only crafted illustrious and innovative businesses. Not only have they proven their mettle as leaders across diverse industries but have also played a key role in contributing towards strengthening the workforce of the China economy.

  • SAP
  • Angeline Low

  • Entrepreneurial-minded finance leader with good business acumen and adaptability to business dynamics across Asia Pacific Japan and Greater China

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  • ZhenFund
  • Anna Fang

  • She has received an undergraduate degree from Columbia University in Economics and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, currently works as an advisory board member of Columbia College

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  • Complex China
  • Bonnie Chan Woo

  • She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree in politics, philosophy and economics from University of Oxford and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network

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  • Boston Consulting Group
  • Carol Liao

  • Passionate about strategy and have deep expertise related to the Chinese consumer with focus in globalization, infrastructure, corporate governance for chinese companies

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  • Vipkid
  • Cindy Mi

  • Recognized as an educator and entrepreneur, helps connect students in China (and 63 countries around the world) with the world’s best teachers for real-time online English immersion learning

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  • Esplora Consulting Law Firm
  • Divya Hazra

  • She has years of experience advising large and medium-sized firms as well as private equity funds on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and she has worked in three different countries (India, the United States, and China)

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  •  Dragon Rouge
  • Jiann Ng

  • As a brand agency leader, she helps brands grow by providing them with the right brand strategy, define the right innovation the brand/product needs and deliver them through design to express the brand successfully

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  • BeiGene
  • Julia Wang

  • Transformative, agile, and intrinsic value creation oriented global business executive with 20+ years of leadership experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic testing, consumer and automotive industry

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  • Alstom
  • Lydia Wei

  • Experienced M&A and Finance Professional building, managing and motiving cross functional team with her strong analytical and communication skills

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  • Sophos
  • Sandra Lee

  • Has expertise in sales and channels management leadership for more than 25 years of regional experience in Asia Pacific & Japan, driving incremental revenue and business growth

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