Laura Hwang

Laura Hwang is the first Singaporean and woman to head an international financial company in Singapore, making her a role model for many younger women to enter the industry. She has been recognised for her leadership in both the financial and community service sectors for her strong strategic, business and leadership abilities. Her 17-year banking career involved responsibilities such as Corporate Banking, Foreign Exchange, Asset Management and Private Banking in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia. She was appointed to the boards of the Bank’s financial arms in Bangkok and Hong Kong.

Ms Hwang was the President of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations from 2010-2014, leading the Co-ordinating Council for 57 organisations with a combined outreach of over 700,000. She is also co-chair of BoardAgender and served as the Director of the ASEAN Confederation of Women’s Organisations till July 2014.

Ms Hwang received the Singapore Public Service Medal (PBM) in 2013. She has been appointed to Chair and/or be a member of numerous non-profit boards, audit and investment committees, such as the KKHospital Endowment Fund, Arts Consultative Panel, Advisory Council on Community Relations in Defence, and the SG50 Economic and International Committee.