Our first-ever Gender Equality Panel Discussion addresses the importance of male allyship. We will also be announcing the winners of our Gender Equality Impact Awards 2020.

About the Keynote Speaker:

Barbara Plinkert - European Union Ambassador to Singapore

Barbara Plinkert began her term as the EU Ambassador to Singapore in 2017 - a historically significant year as the EU turned 60 and ASEAN 50; and the EU and ASEAN marked 40 years of ties. During her term, Singapore's importance as a key strategic partner was further emphasised by its simultaneous position as ASEAN chair in 2018 and its assumption of the three-year role as ASEAN's coordinator for EU relations, also in 2018. These ties were further deepened with another important milestone under her watch – the landmark EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement taking effect on 21st November 2019.

About the Panelists:

Deborah Ho - Country Head, BlackRock

Deborah Ho is Regional Head of the South East Asian business for BlackRock and Country Head of BlackRock Singapore. Deborah is a recognised champion for gender and cultural diversity both within the firm and in the finance industry. She is a global executive committee member of BlackRock’s global women’s initiative group.

Jason Moo - Head Private Banking South East Asia and Branch Manager Singapore, Julius Baer

Jason Moo is Head Private Banking South East Asia and Branch Manager Singapore. He is responsible for Julius Baer’s business presence and client base in South East Asia and the Bank’s operations and development in Singapore. He serves on the Board of Governors of Raffles Institution.

About the Moderator

Shai Ganu - Managing Director, Global Practice Leader – Executive Compensation, and Talent & Rewards Business Leader, ASEAN & South Asia, Willis Towers Watson

Shai Ganu is the global leader of Willis Towers Watson’s Executive Compensation and Governance practice and its Talent & Rewards business across ASEAN and South Asia. He leads a team of over 500 exceptional consultants, across 40 countries, who are trusted advisors to clients on issues related to board and executive compensation, performance management and incentives, board effectiveness, organisation transformation, future of work, and human capital governance.