KEYNOTE SPEAKER: LEIGH WOODGATE

Meet Leigh Woodgate, the only woman ever to win the Great Mountain Race at Mansfield.

Her story is one of determination when an accident changed the course of her life forever. At the 2nd last jump, her horse stumbled and fell. The rest of the field was unable to avoid her body on the track. The resultant injuries were almost fatal; hardly a bone in her body was left unbroken.She lay in a coma for 17 days, then in hospital for 6 months. The whole time she believed passionately that she would ride again. She had to learn how to eat, talk and walk again. Step by step, she strengthened her body and my resolve.She overcame numerous hurdles always with a positive view.15 years after her accident, she finally received clearance from doctors to ride again. Today she rides professionally a couple of mornings a week for the trainer Eric Musgrove. In 2012 I was recognized as the National Jockeys’CelebrationDay Ambassador, and was featured in an episode–long story on Australian Story.

SUSIE JONES

MEE TAN

Tan Yet Mee holds an MBA(Heriot-Watt University) and a Degree in Economics from the National University of Malaysia. (UKM). Her passion in life is to help create opportunities for women to empower themselves through education and entrepreneurship.Her motto in“…home is where the heart is, not where you come from”.An undercover introvert, she sees life as a series of happy coincidences but believes nothing is achieved without true commitment to excellence and integrity. She is featured in “The Women Lead in The Digital Economy–The Integration of Technology into Women’sBusinesses in Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar published byWoomentumCambodia and Embassy of France Cambodia.”Yet Mee’spassion lies in creating a safe world and with safe products.In 2018, her companyMaypreen Sdn Bhd,launchedMinimtm, an eco-friendly range of household detergentsafe for people sensitive skin after 8 years of research. Maypreen Sdn Bhd has received the MyHijau mark an internationally recognized mark for green products in 2022 by the Malaysia Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation(MGTC)under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change. Maypreen Sdn Bhd is Finalist in MOSTI MCMaypreen was also awarded Sustainability LeadershipAward 2021 by Malaysia GPM in2021Ascurrent President of Wencheng Gongzhu Malaysia (in support to coordinate fund raisingforMahasiddha UniversalPeace Sanctuary, Lumbini, Nepal).She is a Master Practitioner of NLP.She has also co–authored an anthology of short stories entitled “Faultlines“, published by Silverfish Books in 2015.She also founded and created the now defunct www.emmagem.com(online lifestyle magazine) from 2009 to 2015 to empower womenthrough e-commerce and entrepreneurship.

MANDY WILKENS

Arundhati Seigell

‘Ferrari of Life’ is the title of a column Arundhati Seigell penned when she first moved to Dubai, reflecting her vivacious spirit and an insatiable appetite to explore.

Arundhati is the founder SEIGELL CONSULTANTS is a boutique marketing consultancy helping business owners take their brand to the next level with effective result-oriented marketing campaigns and brand development.

An award-winning women leader who has carved a niche in the communications industry. Arundhati is an accomplished marketing professional, best known for driving change by connecting business strategies to building trust and protecting reputation. Her expertise of 20+ years spans organisations including the United Nations, British Council, IT, Manufacturing and Corporate sector. Arundhati has steered several successful strategies in revitalising brands & led numerous game-changing initiatives, which has had a tangible and positive impact on organisations and won them several awards.

Arundhati loves meeting people, exploring new places and creating strong bonds. She firmly believes that the world is an oyster of opportunities, and we must be brave to grab it. Born and raised in India, she now lives in Dubai. She is also the co-author of ‘Who Moved My Heels’ a compilation of journey of women entrepreneurs.

CLAUDIA PINTO

JADE LEE

Jade Lee has 40 years of corporate experience. Her last position was Managing Director Retail Bank, AmbankGroup. Her other roles include Regional Head Wealth Management & Segment at CIMBBank, General Manager Credit Cards & Personal Loans at Standard Chartered Bank, Chief OperatingOfficer Prudential Services and Director Consumer Group American Express.Keymilestones include Most Improved Retail Bank Malaysia 2019 by Asian Banker, awarded toAmbank and various industry recognition from Visa International, Mastercard International and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia.After retiring at the age of 63, she started a NGO,Persatuan Pembangunan Artisans (PPA) to givelocal handcrafts an online presence and also at busy tourist locations at Pavilion KL & The Starhill.Since inception, PPA delivered RM1million sales to participating artisans.The NGO started with 30 artisans just prior to the pandemic and today has 1000+ registered participants. The Bukit Bintang outlets carry more than 70 best sellers.She also sits on the board of a Singapore-based company and a public listed company,

SIMMI HARPALANI