The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham Singapore)

🏆 [AmCham Women HERo Awards – Ally of the Year] #AmChamREPRESENT 🏆 💙 Congratulations to Wai Kit Cheah, Senior Director, Products & Solutions, Lumen Technologies - Ally of the Year in the MNC Category! 💪 Wai Kit has demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing gender equality and fostering an inclusive workplace at Lumen Technologies. His multifaceted approach encompasses mentorship, recruitment initiatives, and leadership of diversity programs, resulting in measurable progress towards gender parity. 💪 As a mentor, Wai Kit guides women through workplace challenges, fosters their professional development, and advocates for their career advancement. This includes recommending high-potential women for stretch assignments, highlighting their capabilities to senior management and facilitating their career advancement. He also promotes diversity in public representation by encouraging and coaching women to take on speaking roles at industry events and conferences. 💪 In recruitment, Wai Kit champions a Returnship-like approach, supporting women re-entering the workforce after career breaks. Though not formally institutionalized in Lumen, he consistently practices this approach in Lumen’s hiring practices, demonstrating his commitment to promoting workplace diversity, tapping into overlooked talent pools, supporting work-life balance for women, and challenging conventional hiring norms. 💪 As the executive sponsor of Lumen’s Women Empowered (WE) Employee Resource Group (ERG), Wai Kit has been instrumental in guiding and mentoring women leaders, resulting in the execution of some of our past impactful initiatives. Under his sponsorship, the WE ERG organized notable events in 2024, including a Mother’s Day celebration featuring a charity sale benefiting charity organization such as United Women Singapore. The WE ERG also coordinated the Women Empowered Mental Health Awareness Walk-A-Thon which supported and educated colleagues on mental health awareness. Wai Kit also hosted the inaugural WE Talk in April 2024, demonstrating his commitment to fostering dialogue, learning opportunities and dedication to addressing issues relevant to women in the workplace. It provided valuable insights into entrepreneurship challenges, work-life balance strategies, and practical solutions for working parents. 💪 Building upon the substantial progress achieved, Wai Kit envisions a future where gender equality is seamlessly integrated into Lumen’s corporate ethos and operational practices. He sincerely believes in leading by example, to foster a culture of valuing and celebrating differences in each of us, respecting each other, supporting each other to grow and ensuring fair and equal opportunities for all. Through leadership and mentorship, Wai Kit has improved Lumen’s work environment and contributed to broader discussions on equality in the tech industry. #dei #womeninbusiness #trailblazer #AmChamSGplus

📖 AmCham Singapore is proud to share its Sustainability & Environment and Marketing & Communications Cross Committee Post-Event Insights Paper on “Navigating the Green Maze: Crafting Transparent Sustainability Narratives for Impact”.    🔊 What does it take to navigate the green maze of sustainability communications? Earlier this year, AmChamSG experts shared ten practical insights to help business leaders take concrete action on how they communicate with consumers, employees, and investors. 📔 The insights were too valuable to keep in the room, so we encourage you to read this paper for:  ✅ A handy checklist on sustainability narratives  ✅ A narrative structure that works for ESG and sustainability  ✅ A how-to guide to integrate what you say across your stakeholders on your sustainability efforts 🌟 Special thanks to the The ESG Institute for their support in this publication. #sustainability #communications #publication #AmChamREPRESENT #AmChamSGplus

🏆 [AmCham Women HERo Awards – Ally of the Year] #AmChamREPRESENT 🏆 💙 Congratulations to Push Sharma, Founder and CEO, HaldyPlus Nutrition Pte Ltd. - Ally of the Year in the SME Category! 💪 Push Sharma is committed to making Haldy an inclusive and equitable workplace, with a strong focus on gender equality. He believes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are essential to Haldy’s success and its lean startup culture. Push’s dedication to DE&I shapes hiring practices, team dynamics, and culture, particularly in addressing gender imbalances. 💪 A key example of this is the leadership of Haldy’s warehousing and logistics teams in Singapore, traditionally male-dominated, now led by women. This change not only supports DE&I goals but challenges gender norms, promoting equal opportunity. Push ensures that hiring at Haldy is bias-free, focusing on potential and merit, not gender. 💪 Push also works to empower women in roles where they have historically been underrepresented. He celebrates their achievements, showcases them on internal and social media, and encourages others to break barriers. This fosters a culture of recognition and inspiration for women to excel in their careers. 💪 Beyond Haldy, Push shares his DE&I passion through speaking engagements, such as at Oracle’s Town Hall event, hosted by Oracle Women in Leadership (OWL), where he discussed “The Power of Manifestation” and his experiences as a founder of Haldy and as an author of his debut Best Selling novel ‘Harried To Be Married’. 💪 As CEO, Push upholds fair practices in hiring, team development, and partnerships, focusing solely on talent, skills, and potential, regardless of gender or background. This commitment to DE&I is central to Haldy’s values and shapes its leadership, recruitment, and decision-making processes. 💪 Haldy’s DE&I efforts are not just about meeting quotas but building a culture of inclusion that drives innovation and performance. As Haldy expands, Push remains dedicated to ensuring a diverse and empowered workforce that can succeed and innovate. 💪 Push’s long-term vision is to maintain DE&I at the heart of Haldy’s mission, creating lasting change both within the company and in the wider community. #dei #womeninbusiness #ally #AmChamSGplus

🤝Become an AmCham Ambassador and enjoy exclusive privileges! 🤝 ⭐ The AmCham Ambassador Program is a membership referral program that rewards and recognizes AmCham members who champion the value of what we do. ⭐ Invite new member companies to join AmCham Singapore and benefit from a more diverse business network. You’ll be rewarded with complimentary event passes, preferred seating at AmCham events, and limited edition merchandise. ✅ For more information - https://lnkd.in/gcMzZpX7 #AmChamREPRESENT #AmChamAmbassador #AmChamSGPlus

🏆 [AmCham Women HERo Awards – Trailblazer of the Year] #AmChamREPRESENT 🏆 ⭐ Congratulations to Angela Lee, FAIA, ACHA, LEED AP, EDAC, Managing Director, APAC, Europe and Middle East, Partner, HKS, Inc.. - Trailblazer of the Year in the MNC Category! ✨ Angela Lee first started her career in 1994 in a disciple where there was scarce women representation. With Angela’s consistent advocacy for women in the industry, and under her leadership, HKS has seen female representation grow from just 10 women employees across the firm when she joined in the 1990s, to about 772 today. Further, a majority of the firm, 51% are women, out of which 11 women hold leadership positions today. ✨ In 2022, Angela was elevated to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows, a prestigious honor that recognizes architects who have made significant contributions to the field. This accolade reflects her leadership and impact within the profession, including her commitment to fostering gender equality and promoting inclusive practices. After relocating to Singapore in 2016 and establishing the HKS office here, Angela assembled a team hailing from 12 different countries, with 50% of the staff are female and have included at least a member from the LGBTQ community. ✨ For Angela, her career, life, and volunteering all mesh. Within the profession, Angela strives to help young women (and men) stand up (and speak up) for themselves and their ideas, making a conscious effort to engage a diverse group of people and inclusive set of voices. ✨ Similar to her architectural career, Angela’s volunteer service and leadership spans the globe, elevating the standards of women worldwide. Her volunteer efforts in both Asia and the U.S. reflect a broader commitment to creating supportive and inclusive environments, which aligns with advancing gender equality. Angela has been a long-serving Board member of the Mosaic Family Services, an organization dedicated to supporting victims and survivors of human rights abuses such as domestic violence and human trafficking. She has also been involved in pro bono work, such as serving as principal-in-charge for the Don Bosco School project in Phnom Penh, Cambodia which provides great hope for many poor and abandoned girls in a country where more than half of the total population are female and where women are victims of violence, abuse and human trafficking. ✨ Angela’s past efforts and accomplishments are a testament to how she expertly rises to challenges, putting forth the right design solutions while tailoring her leadership style so teams can do their best work. Her vision includes continuing to promote advancement of women, particularly in leadership roles within the real estate industry and architecture. She aims to increase visibility of women leaders and support young women as they develop their careers, and advocate for policies and practices that support gender diversity and equity. #dei #womeninbusiness #trailblazer

⚡ ARE YOU READY FOR 2025 #AmChamSGplus ⚡ 🎙️ Following the U.S. Presidential Inauguration, AmChamSG is continuing a new limited virtual series of America Through the Eyes of Economists hosted by our CEO, Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei. 🌟 Our next guest will be Dr. Simon Baptist, Vice President, Visa Business and Economic Insights and Principal Asia-Pacific Economist at Visa. Dr. Baptist will share insights on how America looks through his eyes, how the partnership between the U.S. and Singapore/Southeast Asia will evolve, and how companies can prepare for the months and years ahead. 💬 Similar to the previous episodes, the first half of the virtual session will be broadcast on LinkedIn Live followed by a closed door Q&A open only to registered guests. 👍 Give us a like if you're attending 👍 ✅ You can register for the full session here: https://lnkd.in/g8Z7RX-C 👀 To see previous episodes of America Through the Eyes of, check out https://lnkd.in/gJCVGQBP. #unitedstates #economists #regional #economy #AmChamSGplus

🏆 [AmCham Women HERo Awards – Trailblazer of the Year] #AmChamREPRESENT 🏆   ⭐ Congratulations to Rachel Wong, Managing Director, MARUNDA Private Limited – Trailblazer of the Year in the SME Category!   ✨ As the Managing Director of Marunda Private Limited, Rachel has been a driving force in advocating for and advancing gender equality in the workplace. Recognizing the importance of diverse representation, she implemented inclusive hiring practices that focus on encouraging more women to join and thrive in the engineering and maritime sectors—industries traditionally dominated by men. Her initiatives have resulted in an increased number of women in various roles, contributing to a more balanced and diverse workforce. Additionally, she actively promotes women to leadership positions, bringing their unique perspectives and expertise to the decision-making table. This strategic move has not only enhanced gender representation but also led to more innovative problem-solving within the company. She has also instituted strong anti-harassment measures, ensuring a safe and respectful workplace. ✨ Rachel stands out as an exemplary role model in her company, particularly as a woman leading in a male-dominated industry. Her leadership not only demonstrates her ability to excel but also showcases her commitment to challenging the status quo. Her success in securing significant contracts with major clients and her strategic vision for the company’s expansion further highlights her capabilities as a leader, demonstrating that gender is not a barrier to achieving excellence and growth - particularly in industries where women are underrepresented.   ✨ Rachel is committed to further advancing gender diversity, equity, and inclusion within Marunda and beyond. She has set clear goals to expand the number of women in leadership roles by 20% over the next three years and plans to foster networking opportunities and communities within the company that focus on women’s learning, growth, and peer support. Beyond Marunda, Rachel sees herself as a champion for gender diversity within the industry. She actively advocates for more inclusive policies and practices within the engineering and power generation sectors, using her platform to challenge norms and inspire other companies to follow suit. Through her involvement as a volunteer Board Member of the Spirit of Enterprise for over 12 years, she has consistently emphasized the need for gender diversity as a driver of innovation and growth. As a member of WE Circle - Women Entrepreneur Club since 2018 and SG Wen - Women Entrepreneur Network since 2023, Rachel also actively participates in discussions, and networking events that focus on advancing women in business and leadership.   #dei #womeninbusiness #trailblazer #AmChamSGplus

[COMMITTEE CONNECT 2025] #AmChamREPRESENT We've got just the way to kick off 2025 - the Committee Connect series provide AmChamSG members with opportunities to engage with fellow committee members and discuss the latest industry trends, issues, and news. Join us as we dissect the latest hot button topics, learn what is top of mind for companies, and network with peers across sectors and industries. Get to know our Committee Co-Chairs! You can find their bios here - https://lnkd.in/gXWRAin Register for the sessions today: Committee Connect: Legal & IPR - February 4, 2025 https://lnkd.in/gjzdzDUe Committee Connect: Government & Regional Affairs - February 6, 2025 https://lnkd.in/grPMywfb Committee Connect: Women in Business - February 11, 2025 https://lnkd.in/g8cAMB9Z Committee Connect: Cybersecurity - February 13, 2025 https://lnkd.in/gSHjX4mR Committee Connect: Healthcare - February 19, 2025 https://lnkd.in/g-rcGpkm Committee Connect: Marketing & Communications  - February 25, 2025 https://lnkd.in/gjzJcEjr Committee Connect: Small & Medium Enterprise - March 4, 2025 https://lnkd.in/gmXYFhSi Committee Connect: Supply Chain, Transportation & Logistics - March 11, 2025 https://lnkd.in/g-8aASt9 Committee Connect: Human Capital - March 18, 2025 https://lnkd.in/gcmeDjUR #committees #membership #community #insights #AmChamSGplus

(Member Mondays - Savills Singapore) #AmChamREPRESENT Explore fresh perspectives with The Savills Shares Podcast Season 2, where thought leaders from Savills dive into the latest real estate trends shaping the future. From sustainability to innovation, each episode offers valuable insights to help navigate the dynamic property landscape. Tune in here on January 2, 2025 : http://sav.li/zlt

(Member Mondays - Pan Pacific Singapore) #AmChamREPRESENT New Year's Extravaganza at Pan Pacific Singapore! Head over to PLUME for a thrilling countdown celebration on New Year's Eve, complete with signature cocktails and gourmet canapés. Let the music move you with live band performances by the Rock Rosettes and an electrifying DJ set to keep the party going after midnight.   Then, kickstart the New Year with Edge’s sensational New Year’s Day Brunch, offering an irresistible spread of mouth-watering roasts, fresh seafood, local delights, and decadent desserts. Elevate your dining experience and celebrate with a bottomless package, featuring free flow of Champagne, cocktails, beer, and wine.   For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/g5Uyi-qU