Name: Rising Leaders | How to Overcome Bias and Succeed in Any Culture (APAC)
Start: 2024-12-10T01:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-12-10T03:00:00+00:00

APAC

Rising Leaders

Step into the world of leadership across cultures in this session.

Together, we will explore how cultural norms and biases influence leadership dynamics. You’ll learn how to recognize and navigate these challenges to become a more inclusive and effective leader.

Discover practical strategies to enhance your cultural intelligence and build stronger, more collaborative teams in any global setting. You’ll leave with actionable steps to overcome unconscious bias and excel in diverse environments.

Guest Speaker

Ranjani Vaidya, Group General Manager Digital Portfolio, Mirvac

Ranjani will share her insights on how leaders successfully navigate bias to create inclusive teams that thrive across different cultural environments.

Engage with a seasoned executive, expand your network, and participate in thought-provoking breakout sessions.

Be sure to accept your calendar invitation to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ranjani Vaidya

Mirvac

Group General Manager Digital Portfolio

Ranjani Vaidya is the Group General Manager of Digital at Mirvac, a leading ASX 100 Property and Construction Company and is responsible for steering the digital strategy, portfolio management, enterprise data solutions, and delivery of technology driven transformation initiatives.

Originally from India, Ranjani has had a diverse and global career. Following completion of her Chartered Accountancy, she joined PWC India and gained experience in Business Advisory and Assurance Services in Financial Services across UK and Australia.

Fascinated by the global interconnectedness, complexity, and innovation in Banking, Ranjani spent 15 years in banking across many roles spanning Investment Banking, Global Markets, Mortgages, Wealth Management, and the Executive Office.

Ranjani’s personal growth is based on continuous learning and embracing new skills, this included pursuing the Corporate Innovation Program LEAD and Digital Transformation Program at Stanford Business School. Ranjani blends her business acumen with a passion for the environment and dedicates her time as a non-executive director for a not-for-profit organization protecting the environment. She is an active member of the Stanford LEAD community and a business advisor to startups.

Ranjani’s advocacy for nurturing emerging talent, mentoring the next generation of leaders from diverse cultures, define her as a leader who leads with integrity, ignites change, and relentlessly pushes the envelope toward creating an inclusive and sustainable business landscape.

Ranjani is a recipient of the Westpac CEO Award in 2022, the Westpac CFO Award in 2018, and was also named as a finalist in the Equilibrium Program. Her Accolades include the Dr John Yu Fellowship from the University of Sydney.

Ranjani stood as a Finalist in the Transformation Category of the WeQual Awards, APAC 2024, and is now a lifetime member of WeQual Executives.

Emma Hicks

WeQual

VP of Membership & Programs

Emma is an experienced strategic leader, specializing in professional development at C-suite and senior management levels. With a track record for delivering solutions across a broad range of global sectors and industries, Emma brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for continuing professional development.

Emma is a Fellow and Advisory Board Member of the Learning Performance Institute (LPI), holds certifications from the Institute of Directors (IoD) and Association for Talent Development (ATD), and is a former Education Committee member at the European Confederation of Directors Associations (ecoDa).

Emma spent nearly a decade with the Institute of Directors leading the strategic direction of the IoD’s global professional development courses including the prestigious Chartered Director qualification. After leaving the IoD, Emma joined HR technology and services company, Connectr, initially as interim COO, and then permanently as Chief Commercial Officer. Now, Emma is Director of Global Membership and Programs at WeQual, an organisation on a mission to drive equality in the world’s largest organisations. Emma’s role at WeQual aligns beautifully with her core values and purpose – supporting women and all talent to achieve their career goals, and organisations to thrive through inclusive leadership practice.
Emma also spent five years with Reed Learning as their Strategic Partnership Manager, working with over 100 clients, external partners, and awarding bodies. During this time, Emma also designed and delivered learning programs, including internationally recognized qualifications.

Outside of WeQual, Emma has a young family (8-year-old Joshua, 6-year-old Jasmine, and a recent ‘furbaby’ addition, Monty the cockapoo), who keep her equally busy, active and above all grateful.

Date & Time:

December 10, 2024

1:00 am - 3:00 am GMT

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