A Word With

EMpower President and CEO Cynthia Steele recently spoke with Vivien Teu, Partner and Head of Asset Management & ESG at Dentons Hong Kong, about the ever-evolving ESG landscape, staying grounded in times of uncertainty, and what gives her hope about EMpower’s work and impact.

EMpower President and CEO Cynthia Steele recently spoke with Richard Johnston, Chairman of Asia at Albourne Partners and an EMpower Board Director (HK) since 2016, about the evolving financial landscape in Hong Kong, the impact of regional and global economic shifts, and his continued commitment to EMpower’s model of impact.

For this Anniversary Special, we decided to switch things up! Tanvi Mishra, EMpower's Communications and Influence Manager, caught up with Cynthia Steele, our President and CEO. Cynthia spoke about her journey at EMpower, the organisation's impact over the past 25 years, and her vision for the future.

Cynthia Steele, EMpower President and CEO, recently spoke with Deborah Leaver, EMpower’s Regional Programme Director for East and Southeast Asia and incoming Vice President of Programmes. They discussed her vision for the role, her leadership on our internal climate-focused task force, and what makes EMpower unique.

EMpower’s President and CEO, Cynthia Steele, recently spoke with Avon, Managing Director at Nomura and EMpower Board Director in Hong Kong. They discussed Avon’s deep passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the importance of building sustainable impact through long-term partnerships, and how her personal journey inspires her commitment to creating safe and inclusive spaces for marginalised young people.