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These women-led businesses are taking part in our Global Accelerator Programme, powered by LIFTWOMEN. In August, they’ll take to the stage to pitch for one of five awards worth up to HKD500,000.
Global Head, SME Banking, Standard Chartered Bank
Xie Wen joined Standard Chartered Bank in 1997. Over the last 27 years with the Bank, she has advanced her career through leadership positions in both Risk Management and Business Development across markets and regions. She has held multiple senior roles, such as the Country Chief Risk Officer for Singapore, the Country Chief Risk Officer for China, the Chief Risk Officer for the retail business in East Asia, as well as the Country Head of Commercial Banking in China, the CO-Head of Commercial, Corporate and Institutional Banking in China, and currently as the Global Head of SME Banking.
Xie Wen graduated from National University of Singapore with a Ph.D. degree in Industrial and System Engineering. She also holds a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from Xi’an JIAOTONG University.
Global Head, Private Banking, Affluent Clients and Head, Wealth and Retail Banking, Greater China and North Asia, Standard Chartered Bank
Ray was appointed Global Head, Private Bank and Affluent Clients in July 2021. In April 2024, he was appointed additional responsibility as Head, WRB, Greater China and North Asia.
Ray’s banking career spans over 30 years having held various senior leadership positions in Asia with extensive regional and country responsibilities. He has deep experience in Private and Affluent Banking, servicing clients across the wealth continuum.
Founder and Group CEO of BlueOnion
Elsa, founder and CEO of BlueOnion, leads an award-winning sustainability analytics platform that uncovers greenwashing practices and promotes responsible investing across the financial ecosystem. Elsa is a seasoned finance industry veteran who specializes in sustainable, responsible, and impact investing. She is a passionate advocate for investor protection and drives meaningful change by highlighting the stewardship practices of asset managers, insurers, pension providers, and public companies.
Through BlueOnion, Elsa inspires financial institutions to adopt ethical practices to address global challenges like climate change and social injustice, enabling investors to achieve optimal returns with integrity.
Managing Partner, Braxton Capital Ventures
Doug is Founder and Managing Partner of Braxton Capital responsible for formulating and executing the firm’s investment strategies in Asia across three key pillars (Impact, Insurance, and Health).
Over the past 30 years Doug has built a wealth of experience in Investing, Strategy, M&A, and Private Equity through global leadership positions with AIG, AIA, and Deloitte Consulting.
Doug earned his MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and his BS in Industrial Management with Honors from Carnegie Mellon University.
