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SheLeads and “The Impact of a Mentoring Culture”
17. 10. 2023 @ 18:00 - 21:00 SMT
Free
#Advanced #Career #Soft_Skills
Date/Time:
October 17, 2023 (Tuesday), 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM SGT
Join our SheLeads mentors and mentees, our partners and the She Loves Data Singapore community as we toast to the success of the program’s global virtual launch, and, our 7th Anniversary!
A lively panel discussion is expected from Ken Wong [Head of Data Science, Asia Pacific, Visa], Caroline “Sunday” Domingo [Head, Digital Platforms & Products, CCIB, Standard Chartered Bank], and Dr. Tanvi Gautam [Founder, Leadershift Inc] as they deep-dive into the challenges and benefits of adopting an enterprise- wide culture of mentoring.
Anyone who is keen to explore mentoring or wants to network with our partners and community members is invited to attend this free event, and can partake of light refreshments and celebratory cake after the panel.
Register by 15 October 2023 to reserve a gate pass.
Speakers
Host
RICHA TIBAREWAL, Global Head of Signature Programs and Singapore Chapter Lead, She Loves Data
Richa Tibarewal is a Customer Success Manager at Meiro. She has expertise in driving change & providing value to customers. Passionate about volunteering, mentoring and women empowerment, Richa also heads the Global Certification program based Signature programs & Operations of She Loves Data. Richa loves to learn new skills and network with people from different cultures and industries.
Richa is currently an expat in Singapore though a digital nomad at heart. She has travelled to 23 countries and lived in 12. She’s excited about new opportunities, people, and experiences.
Welcome Address
Jana Marle-Zizkova, Co-founder & CEO, Meiro & SheLovesData
Avid data and diversity advocate, Jana headed teams and country operations at Estee Lauder, Sybase, SAS and Socialbakers.
In 2015 she left the corporate career to start a data consultancy, soon followed by a Singapore based Customer Data Platform (CDP) tech start-up Meiro where she is the CEO. At the same time, Jana co-founded the non-profit global movement She Loves Data.
Since 2016 over 16,000 women have attended 200+ free data & tech workshops, certification programs, and webinars. She Loves Data has chapters in 16 countries on 5 continents. She Loves Data received the 2019 “Diversity Initiative Award in Asia” by Women in IT.
In 2009 & 2010 Jana was named one of the “Top 25 business women” in the Czech Republic and she is featured on the inaugural 2020 “Singapore 100 Women in Tech” list.
Jana is a volunteering mentor of a non-commercial projects for future female leaders MyOdyssey & Women in Business (National University of Singapore) and she collaborates with the European Women on Boards on the C-level program. As someone with passion for uncharted territories Jana circumnavigated the world on a 38ft sailboat between 2003-2005.
GOKI MUTHUSAMY, Head of People, Asia Pacific, Visa
Goki Muthusamy is the current Head of People for Visa in Asia Pacific and is responsible for driving all aspects of human resources and talent strategy across the region. Based in Singapore, she is a member of the Asia Pacific Leadership Team.
Prior to this role, Goki was the Vice President of Talent Management and was responsible for putting in place strategies to modernise Visa’s approach to talent reviews, performance management and employee engagement.
She joined Visa in 2015, as director, Diversity & Inclusion. In that role, she was responsible for establishing the annual D&I goals, improving the representation and advancement of women and diverse talent in the company.
Before joining Visa, Goki held several leadership positions in HR at Bank of America for eight years in Singapore, Hong Kong and San Francisco. Prior to joining financial services, Goki worked in a non-profit organization focusing on youth and development where she successfully completed projects in Africa and Asia. Goki was a fellow at CCIVS, UNESCO, Paris and specifically trained on Diversity and Cultures. Goki is a member of Asia Society and was selected as a fellow of Asia 21 in 2012.
Goki has a B.A. in Psychology from the National University of Singapore as well as a Mastering Management certification from the Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth.
Moderator
PATRICIA MULLES, Director and Global Head of Partnerships, She Loves Data
Pat is an independent consultant frequently sought for her expertise in
marketing strategies and data governance, as well as her views on the
future of work. Her 23 years of experience includes pioneering
information systems for the Asian Development Bank, digital
transformation projects for Samsung and Pearson, and co-founding a
music and art bar.
She also serves as Director and Global Partnerships Head for She Loves Data, a 25,000-member non profit that focuses on data literacy and helping more women co-drive an AI-driven future.
She’s been featured in Forbes Asia and Business World, and recognised
as one of Asia’s Women Leaders (CMO Awards, 2019).
Panelists
KEN WONG, Head of Data Science, Asia Pacific, Visa
Ken Wong leads the Asia Pacific Data Science team within the Visa Consulting and Analytics organization. In this role, he is responsible for all data science engagements with Visa’s clients and internal stakeholders across the region. He has a team of 80 data scientists and engineers in key Asia markets like India, Australia, China, Singapore, Japan, etc. To support our clients across the region, he is also leading the Data Science Hub team of specialized data science experts based in Singapore and Bangalore.
Ken has more than 20 years’ experience in data science. Prior to joining Visa, Ken spent 10 years with OCBC, building up the Group’s big data platform and centralization of data science capabilities. He founded OCBC’s AI Lab, which is the first dedicated AI lab in SEA banks, to develop AI solutions for OCBC Group in areas including personalization, anti-money laundering, fraud, conversational AI and algorithmic investment. Prior to OCBC, Ken spent over 10 years leading regional consulting teams with SAS Asia Pacific and IBM Business Consulting Services.
Ken has a MSc (Computer Science) from National University of Singapore.
CAROLINE “SUNDAY” DOMINGO, Head, Digital Platforms & Products, Commercial, Corporate & Institutional Bank, Standard Chartered Bank
Sunday is globally responsible for a portfolio of digital channel products that connect small businesses, medium and large companies, multinational corporates and financial institutions to Standard Chartered Bank’s suite of banking services.
Designed for client’s business transactional needs, Straight2Bank is an award-winning digital banking platform that provides clients access to cash management, trade finance, securities services, FX and Financial Markets.
Sunday has over 20 years of experience in Corporate Banking, primarily in product management roles. Prior to joining Standard Chartered Bank, Sunday led digital products for Transaction Banking in Deutsche Bank, where she developed market leading digital banking solutions.
She believes successful products are borne out of collaborative team environments and believes diverse teams are high-performing teams. She takes an active lead in driving diversity & inclusion in the workplace.
DR. TANVI GAUTAM, Co-founder, Leadershift Inc.
Dr. Tanvi is a multi-award-winning keynote speaker, executive coach, author, senior faculty and program director at Singapore Management University (Executive Development). She uses a combination of head and heart-based tools for upgrading leaders and culture transformation. A certified Storytelling coach, a certified Conversational Intelligence coach, and, certified Culture Talk Tools coach. She takes a 360 intervention approach with clients such as Accenture, Mastercard, Dyson, Coca Cola, Gap Inc, Microsoft, Merck, Electrolux, and many others.
Dr. Tanvi is known for combining the best of corporate execution focus with the depth of academic frameworks to create the shifts needed to lead in the world of disruption. She is the first Asia-based leader to be listed on the Game Changer list by Workforce Magazine (USA). Her ideas have been published and quoted in Forbes.com, Harvard Business Review, Business Times, Economic Times, BBC World, and other global publications. She is the author of two books and listed as the top 200 global influencers on leadership by People Hum in 2022 and 2023. Dr. Tanvi is also the only Asia-based HR influencer to be on the SAP global influencer HXM list. As President of the Asia Speakers’ Association Singapore (2021) she was also the first woman of colour in that role. She considers learning to accept herself as an imperfect mom as a noteworthy achievement.
Find out more at www.leadersupgraded.com
FAQs
Q. Is it free to join?
A. Yes! Participation is free, but slots are very limited. Also, we will be prioritizing verified partners and active community members, so please register early! Please note that gate passes will only be issued to verified registrants. This is a business networking event.
Q. I’m based outside of Singapore. Can I still join?
A. As this is a closed door in-person networking event, we can only accommodate Singapore based business contacts – verified partners and community members – at this time.
Q. Is it only for women?
A. Just like our regular She Loves Data #MeetUp events, this networking event is open to all professional men and women. #HeLovesData too!
Q. I want to be a mentee / mentor. Can I register?
A. Enrollment for this cohort has ended, but if you’re interested in joining the next cohort, scheduled for April or May 2024, please let us know: support_sg@shelovesdata.com
Q. I want to know more about the mentorship program. Who do I reach out to?
A. You may reach out to support_sg@shelovesdata.com
Q. Is the panel an interactive discussion?
A. Definitely interactive! Your thoughts, feedback and questions are most welcome and will be entertained during the live Q&A portions at the end of the panel discussion.
Q. What if something comes up and I need to retract my registration?
A. Please be considerate and let us know if you won’t be able to attend the meetup a day in advance, so we can offer your place to somebody else. Contact us and we’ll help you. The email you need is support_sg@shelovesdata.com.
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