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Community Business would like to thank the following organisations for their support of the Diversity & Inclusion in Asia 2007 Conference.
Platinum Sponsors:
BP | Cisco | Johnson & Johnson | Merrill
Lynch | PepsiCo
Communications Sponsor: Fleischman-Hillard Inc.
IT Sponsor: IBM China/Hong Kong Limited
Media Sponsor: South China Morning Post (SCMP)
Supporting Organisations:
AIESEC
Asia-Pacific Development Centre on Disability Project
Asian Institute of Management – Ramon V. del Rosario,
Sr. Center for Corporate Responsibility
Catalyst
Centre for Social Markets (CSM)
Hong Kong Association of Business and Professional Women
(HKABPW)
Hong Kong Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC)
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC)
Hong Kong Institute of Human Resources Management (HKIHRM)
Hong Kong Rehabilitation Power
Opportunity Now
Schneider Ross
The Women's Foundation
Other Acknowledgements:
British Consulate General for sponsoring Norma Jarboe as Guest Speaker at the Diversity &
Inclusion in Asia 2007 conference)
Danielle Huthart – Whitespace
Elaine Fong – General Education Unit, The University of Hong Kong
Louisa Chiu – Global Event Management (GEM)
Merrill Lynch for sponsoring Margaret Regan as Guest Speaker at the Diversity & Inclusion in Asia
2007 Conference
Raju Harilela and Egon Schnyder – Harilela Strategic Group
Rupert Sydenham – Lovells
Starbucks Coffee Hong Kong for providing complimentary coffee at Registration
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BP is one of the world's largest energy companies, providing its customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and petrochemicals products for everyday items. We provide products that satisfy human needs, fuel progress and economic growth and to maintain and invest in a sustainable environment. BP has grown from a local oil company into a global energy group; employing over 96,000 people and operating in over 100 countries worldwide. Every day, we serve over 13 million customers around the world through our businesses and brands – among them BP, Castrol, ARCO, Aral, Ultimate, Connect and am/pm. To manage such an expansive operation BP is organized into three different business segments: Exploration and production; Refining and marketing; and Gas, power and renewables. For more information: http://www.bp.com/diversityandinclusion |
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"Talented people are key to BP’s future as a
sustainable company. Attracting, developing, engaging and retaining
high performers at all levels are our main priorities despite fierce
competition for talent. We are particularly focused on building and
developing our local capacity in the markets where we already operate
and in the new or emerging markets, shaping our organisational reviews
and strategic resourcing plans accordingly. Hamidah Marican |
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Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Today, networks are an essential part of business, education, government and home communications, and Cisco Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these networks. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions that allow individuals, companies, and countries to increase productivity, improve customer satisfaction and strengthen competitive advantage. The Cisco name has become synonymous with the Internet, as well as with the productivity improvements that Internet business solutions provide. At Cisco, our vision is to change the way people work, live, play and learn. For more information: www.cisco.com |
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"'Welcome to the Human Network' is the new theme of Cisco's brand position and it is the perfect invitation to a net-worked world, where every human interaction is an opportunity to facilitate diversity and inclusion. Cisco's vision is to change the way we work, live, play, and learn by shaping the future of the Internet in ways that empower individuals. Throughout our Asia Pacific region, we have great diversity and we work hard to build an inclusive organization where all employees have an equal opportunity to succeed. The Asia 2007 Diversity & Inclusion Conference is an excellent opportunity to expand our 'Human Network', so we are proud to be a part of this event." Tracy Ann Curtis |
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Johnson & Johnson, through its operating companies, is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostics markets. The more than 200 Johnson & Johnson operating companies employ approximately 122,000 men and women in 57 countries and sell products throughout the world. For more information: www.jnj.com |
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Merrill Lynch is one of the world's leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory companies, with offices on six continents. The company is a leading global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a broad range of asset classes and serves as a strategic advisor to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. Merrill Lynch owns just under half of Blackrock, one of the world's largest publicly traded investment management companies. Merrill Lynch has had an on the ground presence in the region since 1960. For more information: www.ml.com |
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"Understanding our employees, their extended families and our clients is integral to Merrill Lynch's business. Diversity is more than just a word or a single program - it is part of an environment in which we recognise and understand different perspectives. Rooted in one of the company's guiding principles - Respect for the Individual - our culture promotes inclusion, mutual respect, cooperation, and achievement among people from varying backgrounds. We see this conference as being aligned to our Principles with greater awareness and understanding being achieved by all of us." Raymundo Yu, Chairman, Merrill Lynch Asia Pacific |
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PepsiCo consists of Frito-Lay North America, PepsiCo Beverages North America, PepsiCo International and Quaker Foods North America. PepsiCo brands are available in nearly 200 countries and territories and generate sales at the retail level of about $85 billion. Many of PepsiCo's brand names are more than 100-years-old, but the corporation is relatively young. PepsiCo was founded in 1965 through the merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay. Tropicana was acquired in 1998 and PepsiCo merged with The Quaker Oats Company, including Gatorade, in 2001. PepsiCo offers product choices to meet a broad variety of needs and preference -- from fun-for-you items to product choices that contribute to healthier lifestyles. PepsiCo’s mission is “To be the world's premier consumer products company focused on convenient foods and beverages. We seek to produce healthy financial rewards to investors as we provide opportunities for growth and enrichment to our employees, our business partners and the communities in which we operate. And in everything we do, we strive for honesty, fairness and integrity.” For more information: www.pepsico.com |
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"Diversity & Inclusion is a fundamental strategic priority for PepsiCo. To ensure PepsiCo International achieves its growth objectives we are building an inclusive culture that guarantees every employee can fully engage, using all of their skills, styles, motivation and abilities, leaving nothing at home. D&I related goals are set for our Executives with a link to compensation, all employees participate in inclusion training, and outstanding D&I efforts and initiatives are recognized through a special corporate award called the Harvey C. Russell Inclusion Award. PepsiCo has won several external awards for being among the top diversity employers in many countries of the world." Carol Surface Ph.D, Chief Personnel Officer, |
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One of the world's leading public relations firms, Fleishman-Hillard has built its reputation on using strategic communications to deliver what its clients value most: meaningful, positive and measurable impact on the performance of their organizations. The firm is widely recognized for excellent client service and a strong company culture founded on teamwork, integrity and personal commitment. With 80 owned offices worldwide, it is also part of Omnicom Group, a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. We believe that communications counselors are in a unique position to help companies develop, institutionalize and communicate their corporate social responsibility practices, building confidence among stakeholders. For more information: www.fleishman.com |
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"Fleishman-Hillard is strongly committed to supporting the principles of CSR. In Hong Kong the firm has been a corporate citizen of Community Business since 2005. The issue of diversity in the workplace has grown in prominence. Now, many companies operating in Asia Pacific are exploring the issue in the context of how to drive greater business value. We are donating our expertise and resources to help the companies understand the issue of diversity and push its prominence on the corporate agenda." Nancy Payne |
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IBM is the world's largest information technology company with more then 90 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate. Drawing on resources from across IBM and key business partners, IBM offers a wide range of services, financing, solutions and technologies that enable clients to take full advantage of the on demand era. IBM opened for business in Hong Kong in April 1957. For more information: www.ibm.com/hk |
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"Global Workforce Diversity is a cornerstone of IBM's strategy to differentiate itself as one of the world's great companies. IBM's intention is to create an environment that maximizes our employees' productivity and connection to the enterprise on a global scale. Achieving this goal requires us to use diversity as a means to engender the innovative culture that defines IBM. That means we're extending beyond the traditional subjects of diversity – race, gender, genetics, religion, disability or sexual orientation – by aligning diversity with globalization so that it becomes a natural extension of our company's strategy. After all, if we are to succeed, we must mirror our clients and Business Partners." Christine Ng |
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With over 100 years of history, South China Morning Post is the leading English language commentator on Greater China and is widely read by government officials, business people, professionals and academics. With an audited circulation of 104,552 its audience is the best educated and with the highest earning power in Hong Kong and comprises more business decision makers than any other newspaper published in the territory. Its Internet edition, SCMP.com, is an award-winning subscription-based Website which offers global access to the editorial content of the print edition, breaking news updates throughout the day, podcasts, vidcasts e-newsletters and news on PDA. It has over 20,000 paid subscribers and 82,000 registered users. For more information: www.scmp.com |
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"South China Morning Post is committed to making Hong Kong a better place in which to live and work. Our support for this conference is a natural extension of this mission and we wish Community Business every success with the event." Amanda Turnbull |
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AIESEC is an international platform for young people to discover and develop their potential to provide leadership for a positive impact on society. Present in 100 countries and territories, AIESEC enables organizations to interact and source high-potential university students and graduates that demonstrate leadership, proactivity, self-awareness and an ability to make things happen in diverse environments. For more information: www.aiesec.hk |
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The Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) is a regional center on disability. APCD is a technical cooperation form the Royal Thai Government through Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and the Government of Japan through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The overall goal is to promote the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and a barrier-free society for developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. It has 3 major activities: Networking and Collaboration, Human Resource Development and Information Support For more information: www.apcdproject.org |
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The Asian Institute of Management – Ramon V. del Rosario, Sr. Centre for Corporate Responsibility was officially launched in July 2000 as a research and program center of the Asian Institute of Management. The main thrust of the Center is the management of corporate citizenship relative to the competitiveness of corporations and its impact on society. The center promotes corporate responsibility through case-writing, research, survey research, investigative research, program development, executive education, training and conferences. For more information: www.rvr.aim.edu.ph |
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Founded in 1962, Catalyst is the leading nonprofit corporate membership research and advisory organization working globally with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women and business. With offices in New York, San Jose, Toronto, and, Zug, and the support and confidence of more than 340 leading corporations, firms, business schools, and associations, Catalyst is connected to business and its changing needs and is the premier resource for information and data about women in the workplace. In addition, Catalyst honors exemplary business initiatives that promote leadership with the annual Catalyst Award. For more information: www.catalystwomen.org/ |
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The Centre for Social Markets (CSM) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to making markets work for the triple bottom line - people, planet and profit. Through our offices in India and the United Kingdom, and an international network of partners and associates, CSM promotes responsible entrepreneurship, ethics and accountability worldwide. Founded in 2000 by Indian social entrepreneur, Malini Mehra, we are a values-based organisation committed to sustainable development and human rights. For more information: www.csmworld.org |
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The Hong Kong Association of Business and Professional Women (HKABPW) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) of working women, who have actively promoted the interests of business and professional women in Hong Kong and supported equal rights legislation since 1979. HKABPW is affiliated with the International Federation of Business and Professional Women, (IFBPW) which has more than 40,000 members in 108 countries worldwide, all working together to improve the status of women. BPW International has U.N. Consultative Status, No. 1 which means HKABPW has a representative through IFBPW at each of the U.N. agencies representing Business and Professional Women. HKABPW supports a annual bursary to a young woman majoring in a non-traditional field of study. or more information: www.hkabpw.org |
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The Hong Kong Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is a statutory body responsible for implementing the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, the Disability Discrimination Ordinance and the Family Status Discrimination Ordinance. The Commission is committed to promoting diversity and equality, fostering an inclusive society in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. For more information: www.eoc.org.hk/eoc/GraphicsFolder/default.aspx |
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The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1861, with around 4,000 corporate members, is the oldest and largest business organization in Hong Kong. Our mission is to promote, safeguard and represent the interests of the local business community. HKGCC is a self-funded, non-profit making organization, and is a leading voice in promoting Hong Kong as an international business center in the heart of Asia. It acts as an international bridge, connecting Hong Kong business with the Chinese mainland and the rest of the world. For more information: www.chamber.org.hk |
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As the most representative professional human resource institute in the HKSAR, the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management (HKIHRM), a non-profit making organization, has a membership of over 4,000 individual and corporate members. Founded in February 1977, the Institute aims at developing and enhancing professional standards in HR management, covering quality, ethics and practices, and to extend the influence of HR professionals, for the benefit of individuals and organizations. The Institute organizes a wide range of activities and provides various services to its members and the public, including surveys and researches, multi-level professional training programs, local and international conferences, etc. For more information: www.hkihrm.org |
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Rehab Power is a charity organization formed in 1995 to promote employment and well being of disable persons (physically disabled, ex-mentally ill and chronic-ill patients). We provide vocational training, supported employment and life empowerment programs for the disabled. We have established Social Enterprises units to maximize employment for the disabled and to accumulate service funds. At present, there are Power Communication (call-center for telemarketing), Power Production (graphic design & printing), Power Massage (Mobile Massage Team) and Power Retail Centers (convenient shop in hospital) that creating over 60 employment for the disabled. For more information: www.rehabpower.org |
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Opportunity Now, a Business in the Community initiative, is a business-led campaign that works with employers to realise the economic potential and business benefits that women at all levels contribute to the workforce. By inspiring employers to challenge complacency and tackle barriers to women’s progress, we encourage an inclusive culture in the workplace. Since the launch of Opportunity Now in 1991 the number of participating employers has risen from 61 to 360 members among a wide range of organisations in the public, private and education sectors, establishing us a driving force for change. For more information: www.opportunitynow.org.uk |
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Schneider~Ross has established an enviable reputation as leaders in the field of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (with over 18 years experience) both within the UK and globally (having worked in many parts of Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia Pac) providing support to multinationals and major public organisations For more information: www.schneider-ross.com |
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The Women's Foundation is a Hong Kong based charity that is dedicated to improving the status of women and girls in Hong Kong. We are committed to using research and collaboration to achieve women's economic self-reliance and full participation in society in three priority areas: preparing girls for success in the future, helping women to achieve economic security and sustainability, and increasing women's role in the decision-making processes. In 2006 The Women's Foundation published, "The Status of Women and Girls in Hong Kong," the first benchmark study of it's kind covering 16 topics including education, work, health, social welfare and poverty, domestic violence, immigrants and migrant labor, women in power and decision-making, senior women, women in mid-life, and girls. For more information: www.thewomensfoundationhk.org |
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