{"id":2540560,"date":"2023-05-05T07:01:53","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T11:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/the-women-sme-leaders-awards-second-edition-winners-announced-by-mastercard\/"},"modified":"2023-05-05T07:01:53","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T11:01:53","slug":"the-women-sme-leaders-awards-second-edition-winners-announced-by-mastercard","status":"publish","type":"platowire","link":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/the-women-sme-leaders-awards-second-edition-winners-announced-by-mastercard\/","title":{"rendered":"The Women SME Leaders Awards’ second edition winners announced by Mastercard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mastercard has recently announced the winners of the second edition of the Women SME Leaders Awards. The awards aim to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions to their respective industries and communities.<\/p>\n

The Women SME Leaders Awards were launched in 2019 as part of Mastercard’s commitment to supporting women-owned businesses. The awards are open to women entrepreneurs who own and operate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Asia Pacific region.<\/p>\n

This year’s winners were selected from a pool of over 1,000 applicants from 14 countries. The winners were chosen based on their business performance, innovation, social impact, and leadership qualities.<\/p>\n

The winners of the Women SME Leaders Awards’ second edition are:<\/p>\n

1. Aarti Gill – Founder and CEO of Fitcircle, India<\/p>\n

2. Dr. Dang Thi Hoang Yen – Founder and CEO of Biophap, Vietnam<\/p>\n

3. Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhan – Founder and CEO of Advanced International Joint Stock Company, Vietnam<\/p>\n

4. Dr. Siti Khayriyyah Mohd Hanafiah – Founder and CEO of Halal Street UK, United Kingdom<\/p>\n

5. Dr. Yvonne How – Founder and CEO of Sow Asia, Hong Kong<\/p>\n

6. Eileen Rinauro – Founder and CEO of The Pure Candle, Australia<\/p>\n

7. Jocelyn Chng – Founder and CEO of JR Group, Singapore<\/p>\n

8. Kavita Shukla – Founder and CEO of The FreshGlow Co., United States<\/p>\n

9. Lina Khalifeh – Founder and CEO of SheFighter, Jordan<\/p>\n

10. Renuka Arora – Founder and CEO of The Beauty Co., India<\/p>\n

The winners will receive a range of benefits, including access to Mastercard’s global network of business leaders, mentorship opportunities, and financial support.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the awards, Mastercard’s Executive Vice President of Digital Partnerships and New Payment Flows, Rama Sridhar, said: “We are thrilled to recognize these exceptional women entrepreneurs who are driving innovation, creating jobs, and making a positive impact in their communities. We hope that the Women SME Leaders Awards will inspire more women to pursue entrepreneurship and help to create a more inclusive and diverse business ecosystem.”<\/p>\n

The Women SME Leaders Awards are just one of the many initiatives that Mastercard has launched to support women-owned businesses. The company has also launched the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, which aims to advance economic growth and financial inclusion for underserved communities around the world.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, the Women SME Leaders Awards’ second edition winners announced by Mastercard are a testament to the incredible achievements of women entrepreneurs in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. These women are breaking barriers, driving innovation, and making a positive impact in their communities. We congratulate all the winners and look forward to seeing their continued success in the future.<\/p>\n