WIM Global Leadership Conference and 14th Top50 Professional & Career Women Awards 2024: A Global Platform for Transformative Leadership

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21 October 2024, Kuala Lumpur – The Women in Management (WIM) Malaysia Chapter is set to host a landmark event from 5 – 7 November 2024 at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event will combine the highly anticipated Global Leadership Conference and the 14th edition of the Top50 Professional & Career Women Awards, under the theme “Transformative Leadership for Disruptive Times”.

The Global Leadership Conference 2024

This year’s Global Leadership Conference brings together 64 influential speakers from 28 countries, with discussions focusing on 12 critical topics, including leadership, team building, decision-making, diversity, good governance, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and social impact. The conference is designed to tackle the pressing challenges of today’s fast-evolving world.

Douglas Dean, the Lead of the Global Leadership Conference, emphasised that the event is particularly timely, considering the rapid advancements in technology and the global climate crisis. He stated, “I designed this conference with a recognition of the rapid changes our world is facing. It’s time for leaders to look at leadership from a different angle—transformative leadership is the key to navigating the future’s disruptions,”.

Seven keynote speakers representing Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Australia, the United Kingdom, the USA, India, and Africa will take centre stage, sharing insights that are expected to leave a lasting impact on corporate and community leadership worldwide.

WIM Malaysia: A Global Platform for Leadership Excellence

Professor Dr Selvaraj Oyyan, Executive Director of WIM Malaysia Chapter and the host of this year’s Global Leadership Conference & Awards, expressed his excitement about the event. “We are organising this with great enthusiasm to showcase Malaysia’s best practices on a global stage. The Conference and Awards will spotlight exceptional leaders and highlight transformative practices across the globe. Malaysia is ready to welcome 24 countries to this year’s Top50 Global Awards.”

Founded in 2009 in Sri Lanka, Women in Management has grown into a global movement, operating in seven countries: Sri Lanka, Maldives, Canada, the United Kingdom, UAE, the USA, and Malaysia. The organisation’s core mission is to create a platform for women of all walks of life to network, empower, and uplift one another. Over the past 13 years, the Top50 Global Awards have recognised more than 1,100 outstanding individuals from 29 countries.

The 14th Top50 Professional & Career Women Awards 2024

The Top50 Global Awards are more than just a celebration of individual success; they are about recognising role models who inspire positive change. Dr. Sulochana Segera, the Founder and Chairperson of Women in Management and the Brand Owner of the Top50 Awards, expressed her pride in this year’s event. “I am extremely delighted to have WIM Malaysia host the 14th Top50 Global Awards. We have received over 290 nominations from 28 countries, which speaks to the trust and reputation we have built globally. Our winners are not just celebrated for their achievements; they are recognised for being role models who inspire the world positively.”

This year’s Awards will welcome winners from 24 countries, including Malaysia, making it a truly iconic global event. It will be a platform where leaders, professionals, and change-makers come together to celebrate excellence and exchange ideas for the future.

Panel of Judges

The Top50 Global Awards are honoured to have an esteemed panel of judges representing diverse sectors and regions. The panel includes Dato’ Syarifah Mohd Ismail – President, Institute of Marketing Malaysia, Board of Trustees – Federation of Malaysia Consumer Association, Panel Member of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission; Dato Johnson Tee – Former Deputy Speaker of Sabah State Legislative Assembly Board Member of Sabah Port Authority, Board Member of Qhazanah Sabah; Ms Whynde Kuehn,     Founder/Director, Global Management Consulting S2E (USA), Author of the book Strategy to Reality; Professor Dr Jamunarani S. Vadivelu – Head, Medical Education and Research Unit Universiti Malaya, Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology Universiti Malaya; Professor Dr Selvaraj Oyyan Pillay, Chief Executive Officer, UNIMAS Kuala Lumpur LC @ Grand International Academy, Executive Director of Women in Management – Malaysia Chapter, CHRO ASIA Award Winner 2024; Dr. Mariyum Shakeela – Honorary Consul Of Belgium In Maldives, Member for WASL (Womens Alliance for Security Leadership), CEO of SIMDI Group Of Companies; Prof (Dr).  Ravi Dissanayake, Department of Marketing Management , University of Kelaniya; Ms. Shehara De Silva, Independent Non Exec Director, Keells Foods Plc; Dr. Pauldy Otermans, Principal and Chair Principal and Chair, Otermans Institute, EXCO Member WIM UK Chapter; Ms. Emma Smailes, Regional Development Manager North Federation of Small Business, United Kingdom; Ngozi Oyewole, President, Commonwealth Business Women Africa. Guided by Dr. Sulochana Segera Founder Women in Management.

An Invitation to All

WIM Malaysia’s organising team invites Malaysians and global participants to attend the conference and awards. The event offers a unique opportunity to network with global leaders, learn from thought-provoking discussions, and be part of a transformative movement shaping the future of leadership.

For more information and to register for the event, visit the Women in Management Malaysia website: https://www.wim-malaysia.com

This November, Kuala Lumpur will be the stage where leadership meets transformation, and Malaysia is ready to lead the way.

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