SINGAPORE, March 25, 2025 – EY has unveiled the 24 women entrepreneurs selected for the Asia-Pacific Class of 2025 in its Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ programme. The initiative aims to support high-potential founders by providing them with resources and networks to accelerate growth and scale their businesses sustainably.

The latest cohort comprises leaders from over 10 markets across Asia-Pacific, representing diverse industries such as technology, consumer products, real estate, and media. Collectively, the selected businesses generated over US$1.2 billion in revenue in 2024 and employed more than 11,000 people.

Claire Cardno, EY Asia-Pacific Risk Management Leader and Executive Sponsor of EY Asia-Pacific Women. Fast Forward, said, “I am honoured to be part of an organisation that champions women at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. With our extensive network and world-class resources, we remain committed to driving their success on the global stage. Here’s to this year’s cohort of Entrepreneurial Winning Women – the future is yours to lead.”

The programme, launched in 2008, is part of a global EY initiative that now includes more than 1,000 women entrepreneurs across 60 markets. It offers participants mentorship, training, and access to EY’s global business network to help them scale their ventures and enhance their leadership impact.

Among the 2025 participants is Singapore’s Anna Lim, Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Soup Spoon, recognised for her role in shaping the food and beverage sector. Other participants include business leaders from Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

Asia-Pacific Class of 2025 EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women:

  • Australia: Kirstin Butcher (Genvis), Monique Filer (b.box for kids), Diem Fuggersberger (Berger Ingredients, Coco & Lucas’ Kitchen), Alison Hardacre (Halaxy), Natalie Le (The Event Room)
  • Greater China: Dr Senping Cheng (Triastek), Khulan Davaadorj (Lhamour), Olivia Cotes-James (LUÜNA), Denise Lau (OrbusNeich Medical Group), Kaijun Sun (Luoman Technology), Elizabeth Wang (Chia Hsin Cement Corporation)
  • Indonesia: Amira Ganis (Brawijaya Healthcare), Imelda Harsono (PT Samator Indo Gas), Anandita Makes (Plataran Indonesia)
  • Japan: Kaori Ayabe (SYNQROA), Nanami Granger (Eighty Days), Kayoko Nagatani (Kavally), Ayuko Nakamura (eiicon)
  • Malaysia: Lee Hui Jing (BilaBila Mart)
  • Philippines: Rosemarie Rafael (Airspeed)
  • Singapore: Anna Lim (The Soup Spoon)
  • South Korea: Eun-Kyung Park (Sekonix)
  • Sri Lanka: Nishani Fernando (Manisha Exports)
  • Vietnam: Hoa Thi Viet Nguyen (Asia Dragon Capital)

With an increasing focus on AI, digital transformation, and sustainability, this year’s cohort is set to make a lasting impact in their respective industries, further advancing the role of women in business leadership across the region.