Women Aces in Leadership event offers empowering words from female athletes and executives

As the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open started getting into full swing in late October, there was plenty of action to be found off the court as well, aimed at celebrating the achievements of women. The tournament, which is part of the Women’s Tennis Association 250 Series, provided the ideal backdrop for a leadership event that put a spotlight on the challenges women face in advancing their careers in sports and business.

The event, Women Aces in Leadership, was organised by Prudential, which is also the title sponsor of the tennis tournament that the company has been supporting since 2014, as part of its efforts to spotlight the importance of resilience for younger generations and also drive diversity, equality and inclusion in the sports and business arenas.

Its panel discussions featured big names from the tennis circuit, including four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, as well as female executives with global roles in the finance and non-governmental sectors. Together, they discussed ways to help talented young women become leaders, sharing their insights and exchanging ideas.

In her opening speech, Angel Ng, regional CEO for Greater China, customer and wealth, at Prudential Group, said that given the social, economic and cultural issues in society, the topic of diversity, equity and inclusion has become increasingly important. She also emphasised that the challenges women face today require greater resilience.

Two panels were presented before an audience of more than 120 invited guests. In the first, titled “Rising Stars: Mentorship and Mental Resilience for Tomorrow’s Leaders”, the speakers highlighted the unique challenges that often affect women.