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A Word with Jonathan Bayliss
Posted 04 June 2021 in A Word With | Share
Jonathan Bayliss of Citadel was a founding member of EMpower UK, subsequent Board Chair, and is currently Board Director. Jonathan recently spoke with Cynthia Steele, EMpower’s President and CEO, about witnessing the impact of EMpower’s work firsthand.
A Word With Ben Hall
Posted 17 May 2021 in Grantee Partner News, A Word With | Share
This month, we are excited to share a conversation between EMpower President & CEO Cynthia Steele and Ben Hall, EMpower Hong Kong Board Director (former Chair) and Managing Director of KKR & Co. Inc. They talk about his experiences visiting EMpower grantee partners and why he’s such a staunch supporter and champion of the organisation.
A Word with Swatee Deepak
Posted 13 April 2021 in A Word With | Share
Swatee Deepak, expert in girl-centred programming and progressive philanthropic approaches, and EMpower UK Director, has helped to guide our girl-focused work. This month, Cynthia and Swatee discuss gender, philanthropy, and envisioning an inclusive future.
A Word with Maddy Foo
Posted 17 March 2021 in A Word With | Share
Longtime EMpower supporter, Maddy Foo, was a Portfolio Manager at BTG Pactual and the founding board member and underwriter of EMpower in Hong Kong, which she established in 2010. This month, Maddy and Cynthia discuss philanthropy in Hong Kong and past visits to grantee partners prioritising girls.
A Word with Guillaume Fonkenell
Posted 16 February 2021 in A Word With | Share
Guillaume is a longtime supporter of EMpower and is a mover and shaker in the world of EM Finance. This month, EMpower President and CEO Cynthia Steele spoke with him to get more insight into the values that drive his philanthropy. This month, EMpower President and CEO Cynthia Steele spoke with him to get more insight into the values that drive his philanthropy.
A Word with Jim Valone, Wellington
Posted 20 January 2021 in A Word With | Share
EMpower President Cynthia Steele recently connected with Jim Valone, EMpower Board Director and Partner at Wellington Management, to discuss his engagement with EMpower and about how the finance sector and philanthropy has changed to incorporate sustainability and community solutions.
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