EY has unveiled the 18 female entrepreneurs selected for the 2024 Asia-Pacific cohort of the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ program. This executive initiative identifies high-potential women entrepreneurs and provides them with resources and networks needed to scale their businesses and achieve sustainable growth. The program, launched in 2008, now supports over 900 women in 55 countries across a range of industries.

2024 Class of High-Growth Entrepreneurs

The selected entrepreneurs represent a diverse array of industries, from technology and consumer products to real estate and media. Collectively, the group generated over $1.3 billion in revenue in 2023 and employed more than 6,000 people. Participants are based in countries across the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, Greater China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Sri Lanka.

The program is designed to support entrepreneurs who have already demonstrated leadership and innovation within their sectors. Claire Cardno, EY Asia-Pacific Risk Management Leader and Executive Sponsor of EY Asia-Pacific Women Fast Forward, emphasized the importance of the initiative in promoting gender diversity and supporting women in leadership.

“This program aims to help empower female entrepreneurs, dismantling obstacles and propelling them towards global leadership. We champion women’s successes not only on designated occasions but consistently,” said Cardno.

Entrepreneurs Shaping the Future of Business

The entrepreneurs selected for the 2024 class have led their companies through significant transformations, driving innovation and growth in industries such as technology, media, and real estate. Loletta Chow, EY Asia-Pacific Private Leader and Co-Executive Sponsor of the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women program, spoke about the ambitions and achievements of the group.

“We extend a warm welcome to this incoming class of women entrepreneurs – a group of savvy, ambitious visionaries with an established track record for business success. They have fulfilled their own bold ambitions and turned their ideas into inspirations,” said Chow.

List of Selected Entrepreneurs

The 18 entrepreneurs selected for the 2024 EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific class are:

Jeanette Cheah (Australia), Co-founder and CEO of HEX
Jodi Geddes (Australia), Co-founder of Circle In
Lina Xu (Australia), Co-founder and COO of Telecare Australia Pty Ltd.
Xiu Chai (Greater China), Founder and CEO of Shanghai Milkground Food Tech Co., Ltd.
Fei Chen (Greater China), CEO and Co-founder of Shanghai Linmon Media Co., Ltd.
Ning Dong (Greater China), Founder and CEO of Bamboocloud Technology Co., Ltd.
Lidan Liu (Greater China), Founder and CEO of HOTO
Anne Ma (Greater China), Co-founder and CEO of Shukun Technology
Dr. Fang Nan (Greater China), Chairwoman, Co-founder, and CEO of Singleron Biotechnologies Co., Ltd.
Mitsuki Bun (Japan), Founder and CEO of Losszero Co., Ltd.
Kiki Usui (Japan), Founder and CEO of Hubbit, Inc.
Shiona Yukimura (Japan), CEO of Willumina Inc.
Ooi Lay Pheng (Malaysia), Group CEO and Executive Director of L&P Global Berhad and CEO of Berjayapak Sdn Bhd
Datuk Anna Teo (Malaysia), Founder and Group CEO of Hernan Corporation Sdn Bhd
Althea Lim (Singapore), Co-founder and Group CEO of Gushcloud International
Olive Tai (Singapore), Managing Director and Co-founder of Synagie Pte Ltd.
Fay Cho (South Korea), Chairman and CEO of DAWON & Company Co., Ltd.
Sandamini Perera (Sri Lanka), Co-founder and Co-Chair, Prime Group, and Executive Chairperson, Prime Lands Residencies PLC

These entrepreneurs will participate in the year-long EY mentorship and networking program designed to help scale their businesses further.

For more information on the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific program, visit EY’s official page.