Elaine Cheng
Head of Overseas Recruitment Solutions for Eastern China at LinkedIn ChinaElaine Cheng is the Head of Overseas Recruitment Solutions for Eastern China at LinkedIn China.
She leads the regional solutions team, partnering with Chinese enterprises to design and execute end-to-end overseas recruitment and employer branding strategies that accelerate their global expansion.
Prior to joining LinkedIn, Elaine built close to a decade of international professional experience across Australia and China, with a multidisciplinary track record spanning project management and talent consulting. The sustained cross-border exposure has positioned her as a trusted advisor to companies navigating the complexities of international growth and distributed workforce management.
During her tenure at Michael Page, Elaine was widely recognized for her commercial acumen and consistent delivery of high-impact client outcomes across regional and APAC markets.
By synthesizing global perspective with deep domain expertise in recruitment and consulting, Elaine is adept at translating emerging talent trends into actionable, business-critical strategies.
Elaine holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from the University of Sydney and is currently pursuing an MBA at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Dorothy Dong
Chairman & CEO at Starr China; Committee Chair, Women’s Executive Network, The American Chamber of Commerce in ShanghaiMs. Dorothy Ying Dong is the President of Starr International Investment Advisors (Asia) Limited and the Chairman of Starr Property & Casualty (China) Co., Ltd, responsible for the business operation, investment and development strategy in China for Starr Asia.
Ms. Dong Ying has been responsible for the establishment of Starr China Investment Platform since 2007 and focused on the healthcare investment fields. She has led the team and conducted investments in healthcare, technology, and insurance sectors, as well as Fund of Funds investments for more than 1.7 billion US dollars. Additionally, she has established a strong investment and industry ecosystem, resulting in excellent long-term performance returns through different economic cycles. Since 2014, she has served as Vice Chairman of Starr Insurance China and as the Chairman since 2020 after leading the acquisition of Dazhong Insurance.
Healthcare and technology are two of the fields in which Ms. Dong has extensive investments. Her investments include Techpool Bio, Buchang Pharma, Aidea Pharma, Gushengtang, Hanxi Hospitals, Nanyan Insurance, InnoCare, AkesoBio, Abbisko, Conmed, Boan Bio, Frontera, MegaRobo, Kuaishou, Kidswant, Huisuanzhang, JOVO Energy, and some other industry leaders, and establish close cooperative relationships with the entrepreneurial teams. As well as supporting and leading investments, Ms. Dong has also established strategic alliances with general partners to create a strong investment ecosystem, including Boyu, Yunfeng, Hew Horizon, Qiming, Sherpa, YuanBio, Long Hill, Hankang, Creacion, Quan, Eastern Bell, Sinovation, Ince, Gao Cheng, and some other leading funds.
Ms. Dong has over 25 years investment experiences. She has been working in many leading groups and serving as a member of the Bord of Directors or Advisory Board of many companies and investment funds. She has strong connections and resources in healthcare, insurance, finance, and technology fields, as well as related government authorities. Ms. Dong is the Founding Director and former Rotating Chairman of the China Medical and Health Industry Investment Forum of 50 (H50) and actively promoting the development of China's medical and health industry, as well as a Tutor of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (Tsinghua SEM) and an Executive Committee Member of China Children’s Development Fund, contributing to the progress of China's education and children's rights.
Prior to joining Starr, she served as a Vice President at AIG Global Investment Corp. (Shanghai) Ltd., a division of American International Group, Inc, focusing on private equity in the PRC, and as a Director at Anglo Chinese Finance Limited. She worked as an Analyst and Fund Manager for Atlas Fund at Rochdale Investment Management Company in New York. Prior to that, she worked for HSBC Corporate Finance (Asia) Limited and Credit Lyonnais Securities (Asia) Limited. Ms. Dong received Bachelor’s degree in law from Shanghai University (Fudan Sub-school) in the PRC, and MBA degree from McGill University, Canada. She was admitted as a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and is a member of the Hong Kong Society of Financial Analysts and the CFA Institute.
Sherry Fu
Founding Director, China Centre, The University of ManchesterSherry is the founding director of the University of Manchester Worldwide China Centre in Shanghai. She manages China Centre’s business strategies, alumni relations, and partnerships in the region. She is a standing committee member of the Shanghai Overseas Returned Scholars Association and vice president of the SORSA UoM association. She was an executive committee member of the British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai and currently serves as vice chair of the Education Focus Group. She published a few books, such as Overseas Chinese Corporate Reputation and Preparing for Multiple Challenges on the Belt and Road.
Ying Guo
Assistant Professor, the Department of Strategic Management and Organizations, International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityDr. Ying Guo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Strategic Management and Organizations, International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, and serves as the Program Director of the Undergraduate Program in Business Administration at IBSS. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of South Australia and was previously affiliated with Shanghai University and University of Technology Sydney. Her teaching expertise primarily encompasses Human Resource Management, Employee Training, Learning and Development, Global Context of Management, and Global Market Competition. Dr. Guo’s research focuses on International Human Resource Management (IHRM), social networks and knowledge management within multinational enterprises (MNEs), with a particular emphasis on expatriate management, cross-border knowledge transfer, and collaborative innovation within multinational teams during the process of corporate internationalization. She has published research in top-tier academic journals, including International Business Review, Journal of Knowledge Management, and Journal of Business Research.
Robert Kong
Associate Vice President & Plant Manager at Shure-Shure Plant Manager, Associate Vice President
-Executive Vice Chair of SIP Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment
-Founder of the Public Research and Study Program at Chuangzhi+ Research Academy –Charity Program for Middle/High School Students
-Mentor for MBA Students of Fudan Management School
-Former Deputy Director of the Suzhou Liaison Office at Fudan University School of Management
Wenhua Lin
Senior Director, Global Manufacturing Operations at Microsoft- When Opportunity Knocks: Choosing Growth over Comfort
- Panel Discussion: Intelligent Future: How Can Women in Manufacturing Heartland Go from 'Invisible' to 'Leading'
As a Senior Director in Global Manufacturing Operations at Microsoft, Wenhua Lin brings over 25 years of experience in the high-tech consumer devices and telecommunications industries, with a proven track record across global leaders including IBM, Hitachi, Oclaro, and Microsoft. Her expertise spans Engineering, Quality & Reliability, Supply Chain Management, and Factory Management —covering sourcing, procurement, supplier quality, and contract manufacturing.
Wenhua holds a Master’s degree in Mechanics and Electric Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), and has led diverse teams, including overseas teams for over two decades, including 18 years in senior leadership roles. Wenhua's leadership style is strategic, agile, and people-focused—driving innovation, operational excellence, and talent development across multicultural and cross-functional environments.
In addition to Wenhua's operational leadership, she serves as the Microsoft Devices Asia Diversity & Inclusion Leader, championing an inclusive culture and mentoring talent through global mentoring programs.
Jimmy Qian
Strategy Advisor at DSBJVisiting Professor at Zhejiang University, author of “From Accountant to Controller”, Certified Executive Coach, Drucker Academy Student Mentor, Certified Workshop Facilitator, active practitioner of Learning Organization, former group CFO of MFLEX, a leading supplier of Flexible Printed Circuit Board in wide applications in Consumer Electronics, Electric Vehicles & Computing Storage. Mr. Jimmy Qian has been awarded by various finance institutions, such as the CIMA 2012 China CFO Excellence Award. Starting off his career in BD, Mr. Qian has experienced various functions, including SEC compliance manager, semiconductor manufacturing controller, and comprehensive finance leadership positions for both NASDAQ and China A Share listed companies. In his recent posts, Jimmy has been exposed to AI Digital Productivity programs to anchor aggressive cost reduction in line with world-class ODMs' design-to-manufacture roadmaps. As such, Mr. Qian has documented his financial know-how and management insights in his recent book “36 Powerful Thinking Tools to Survive the AI Era”.
Florence Sun
Director at Hong Kong Kowloon GroupFlorence Sun serves as Director at Hong Kong Kowloon Group, where she oversees both the operational management of the group's healthcare facilities and the strategic development of its specialized cosmetic centers. Her work focuses on bridging international operational standards with the evolving demands of the Mainland China healthcare market.
Florence represents the second generation of a family legacy that has been at the forefront of the hospital business in Mainland China for over 20 years. She specializes in the intersection of traditional medical operations and the growth of modern aesthetic services.
Previously, Florence spent over a decade in North America, a period that deeply informed her global business perspective. After moving to Canada at the age of 13 to attend boarding school, she continued her education in Toronto, where she earned a business degree from York University.
Sarah Tielman
Head of College at Dulwich College SuzhouSarah Tielman currently serves as the Head of College of Dulwich College Suzhou and the Dulwich International Suzhou High School Programme. With over twenty years of experience as a teacher, school leader, and educational consultant, Ms. Tielman graduated from the University of Western Australia with a major in Asian Studies, and obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, a Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Studies, and a Master of Arts from Murdoch University in Australia.
She began her career teaching English and Indonesian. Thanks to her outstanding teaching and leadership abilities, she went on to lead the language departments at two of the largest institutions in Australia. Over the past decade, she has served as Principal at an international school in Indonesia and at a large private school in Australia, where she integrated forward-looking educational philosophies into school development and gained extensive experience in curriculum innovation, learning technology, and the application of digital tools. In recent years, she has also led multiple initiatives at the EiM (Education in Motion) —the operating headquarters of Dulwich College Suzhou—focusing on enhancing the well-being of both students and staff.
Ms. Tielman firmly believes that schools are not only places for academic learning, but also environments for cultivating character, nurturing wellbeing, and broadening global perspectives. Guided by the principles of academic excellence, holistic wellbeing, and global citizenship, she leads both schools forward together.
Aiying Wang
President & CEO, Greater China, SEA & India Envac AB (A Stena Subsidiary)Dr. Aiying Wang, as Regional President & CEO, leads the strategic initiatives for Envac, focusing on expediting growth across Greater China, SEA, and India. Her business priorities primarily target the
development of eco-cities, hospitals, airports, and buildings, aligning with Envac's commitment to creating a better environment and desirable communities.
With over 12 years of executive experience in China across various multinational corporations, Aiying held the position of APAC Regional VP/GM at EATON Electrical, overseeing comprehensive functions, including JV acquisitions and board responsibilities. Aiying was highly recognized for transforming an underperforming electronics manufacturing operation to a world-class benchmark at KEMET Electronics in Suzhou, China.
Awards/ Community Service:
2021Forbes《福布斯》China Women in Tech Award for STEM & Leadership Contribution
2021 Fortune 《 财 富 》 China MPW (Most Powerful Women) Top 50 Business Leader List
Advisory Board for GWC- Global Women Connect. Diamond Mentor for GWC
Australia Executive Coaching Certification
EATON APAC Executive Chair of D&I
Panelist-Fortune《财富》Global Tech Conference 2023
Panelist-Fortune《财富》 ESG Summit 2023
Panelist-Fortune 《财富》MPW LeadershipSummit 2023
Panelists for Women Leadership Forums of SwedCham, AmCham, Women Alliance, MNC Companies & Schools
Keynote Speaker- Swedish Chamber of China on Material Sustainability 2023
Keynote Speaker-Sweden Consulate - UN (United Nations) Women Empowerment 2023
Keynote Speaker- XJTLU at the 3rd International Conference of Sustainable Buildings 2023
Education:
Ph.D. Degree in Physical Chemistry, USC, USA
BS in Chemistry, Shandong University, China
Janny Wang
Vice President & General Manager at Avantor ChinaJanny brings more than 23 years of comprehensive experience in leading cross-functional teams, including account, product, sales, and business management in the Chinese life science and pharmaceutical industry.
In her current role, Janny is responsible for driving all commercial and operational management in Greater China, which refers to China, Hong Kong, and Macau, and delivering Avantor’s strategy to significantly grow its Greater China revenue, manufacturing footprint, and team in size and quality. She is also accountable for managing the development and execution of a biopharma-focused “in China for China” and “in APAC for APAC” manufacturing strategy.
Prior to joining the company, she served as the key Asia Pacific commercial leader in Merck Life Science. She also held various leadership positions at Merck, including serving as General Manager and Head of Process Solutions, China
Janny is an Executive Master of Business Administration from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS). She has also completed the GM certificate course from Babson College and the Sales Management certificate course from INSEAD.