5 AUGUST2025W MAN LEADERGLOBAL W MAN LEADERGLOBAL UPCOMING ISSUESEditor's NoteProlific Women Leaders Boosting Asia's Economic Growth Momentum Asia has emerged as a lucrative and fast-developing region. Acing innovative tech, manufacturing and other fruitful business avenues, the Asian economy has emerged stronger every year. A worthy contributor in Asia's economic momentum is women leaders and entrepreneurs. They bring in unwavering commitment and skill which has been helping Asian companies fare better. According to latest statistics by House of Rose Professional, Asian businesses with at least 30 percent female executives outperform peers by up to six percent in profits. Now, that is an optimistic statistic.As the pace of change toward inclusivity brings in growing diversity and business growth, we at GWL magazine are taking stock of the amazing women leaders who are bringing about this change.In the current edition of GWL magazine, we take readers on a journey across Asia to introduce you to prolific women leaders from across Asian countries. These women leaders, business owners and entrepreneurs are shining exemplars of Asia's bright future. In this edition we meet Dr. Odonchimeg Batsukh-Lang, the Country Director of FREYWILLE Mongolia, who blends her expertise in science and passion for heritage entrepreneurship. She has introduced Mongolian heritage to the world through FREYWILLE's collections and advocates for innovation while honoring tradition. From Thailand we meet Chutima Wiriyamahakul, CEO of Hakuhodo First, who operates her impressive professional journey with deep-rooted internal momentum that effectively guides her work and clients. At Hakuhodo First, Chutima has applied Sei-katsu-sha Insight to explore how AI-driven technology can deliver communication effectiveness to champion consumer and society. Indonesian businesswoman Endang Paramita Sapardan is up next. She represents a new wave of legal professionals, offering both practical insights and cross-sector experience. With deep expertise in corporate law, she exemplifies the modern corporate lawyers, combining legal precision with business acumen and though leadership.Moving towards Cambodia we meet Joyce Lau. From humble beginnings in Hong Kong, Joyce carved her path inspired by her entrepreneurial father. After honing her skills across logistics, sales, and marketing in various cities, she founded Key Concepts International Property Management in Cambodia during the pandemic. We also feature Malaysian woman leader, Dr Hasnorliza Abu Hassan, Founder & CEO, ADLA Group. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and mentor. With over 20 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience, she empowers aspiring leaders. In this edition, also read about South Korean woman leader, Jihye Yang, the General Manager of Beigene Korea. She has 19 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in oncology. She has held various leadership roles at Pfizer and Novartis, contributing to successful product launches and leading innovation. Moving up north, we meet Evgeniya Naumova, a visionary IT and cybersecurity leader from Russia. With a proven track record of driving exponential growth, she has scaled billion-ruble businesses and led multinational teams. Read in-depth interviews featuring these Asian business leaders and get to know more about the secret to their professional success. Do let us know your thoughts. Rachita SharmaManaging Editor
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