The European Chamber is delighted to invite members and friends to the “Women in Business: Work, life, thrive”Which will be held in Chongqing August 26th at the Kempinski Hotel. The event is sponsored by Vito Wine and supported by the Chongqing Xu Returnees Club.
The best decisions are made within a diversified workforce: a 2013 independent survey indicated that women now take up 51 percent of top management positions in China’s mainland companies, the highest such ratio worldwide.
Chongqing is famed for being home to some of China’s wealthiest and most renowned business women as well as influential women from a large array of industries and organizations.
Ms Annie Duan, Human Resource and Admin Manager, LAFARGE and Ms. Paula Middleton, Director Education and Culture at the British Council will give a case study about their personal and professional involvement in promoting women's contributions and participation in different aspects of the society.
The event will be a great opportunity for business women and aspiring business women alike to create relationships that help with business growth and development. The Women in Business: Work, life, thrive is dedicated to women unity and will enable the ladies to meet new contacts from different backgrounds and hear from inspirational and motivating speakers.
Be part of an evening of inspiration and networking and meet women in Chongqing who push the boundaries in different areas of business and life.
“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” Eleanor Roosevelt.
Agenda:
19:00-19:30: Registration
19:30-19:35: Welcome Speech
19:35-19:50: Case study on Lafarge's "Diversity and Inclusion"
19:50-20:05: Case study by Paula Middleton on the British Council's "WomenStep"
20:05-20:30: Panel Discussion
20:30-22:00: Networking & Cocktail
- Lafarge was founded in 1833 and is a world leader in building materials and urbanization. With a presence in over 64 countries, Lafarge commitement to diversity in its workforce led to the carrying out of numerous initiatives and programs striving to promote diversity and inclusion within and sustainable development without.
- Present in over 100 countries, The British Council is a reference in cultural relations. Its 80 years of solid involvement in Education, Arts and Society helps hundreds of people worldwide to learn about and experience creativity and excellence from the UK. Millions of talented people of all ages and backgrounds benefited from the British Council's educational programs.