AWIB launched its Corporate Initiative in June 2005 to meet the identified needs of corporate Asian women. AWIB has since held five Corporate Asian Women's Leadership Conferences (CAWLC) which have served as a forum for attendees to learn and network, as well as meet and hear from Asian women who have already blazed a stellar leadership path.

AWIB invites top Asian women executives to participate in a frank dialogue on the advancements of Asian women in the corporate world. These dynamic women have shared their personal experiences on their unique paths to success as well as leadership pinnacles Asian women have yet to conquer.

Asian women from across the corporate world have thronged to these filled to capacity events. AWIB's speakers represent some of the top minds in their fields. The discussions delve into relevant issues including:

• Making leadership and career progress while making a positive impact on the company's bottom line
• Assessing one's professional strengths and weaknesses to forge beneficial workplace alliances
• Counteracting worklace barriers and stereotypes that stall career progress
• And leveraging one's firsthand knowledge of Asian culture as an asset in the global market

2009: Born to Lead: Creating Possibilities
AWIB's Fifth Annual Corporate Asian Women's Leadership Conference - Born to Lead: Creating Possibilities was held on June 17, 2009 at Goldman Sachs in Manhattan.  The evening was an engaging experience for attendees, starting off with a reception where they networked with corporate women from a wide range of industries.  This was immediately followed by an insightful panel discussion from a dynamic group of Asian women corporate executives.  The frank dialogue covered the opportunities, challenges and major issues facing Asian women in the corporate world.  These Asian women trailblazers shared personal stories and important lessons learned that ultimately shaped their paths to success. 

The 2009 distinguished panelists were Jeannie Diefenderfer, Senior Vice President, Global Engineering, Verizon: Jyothsna Natauri, Managing Director, Investment Banking, Goldman Sachs; Chiaw Eei NgGibson, Managing Director, Enterprise Strategic Planning, Aetna and Alice Young, Partner and Chair of the Asia Pacific Practice, Kaye Scholer LLP.  The moderator for the forum was Alina Cho, Correspondent, CNN, who has done an excellent job of guiding the conversation and has been our moderator of choice for three consecutive years.  View Speaker Bios.
There was a suggested donation and all proceeds from the 2009 Corporate Asian Women's Conference went to a great cause - The Asian Women In Business Scholarship Fund, which promotes leadership among Asian women in college.  Learn more about the AWIB Scholarship Fund.  View the invitation and photos.

 

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