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Raquel Ramirez, our seminar leader, is the founder of RR Consulting, a career consultant seasoned professional strategist and executive leadership. She studied Political Science and International Relations and holds an M.A. in International Law. Raquel started her career as a Subdirector in the directorate of the United Nations Organization in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, where she participated in numerous high level international diplomatic events & negotiations, led relevant seminars as well created policy and strategic campaigns to increase awareness and commitment to social-economic and political affairs. Since she has worked in senior roles, such as Director of the Bicultural Program in the prestigious School Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, shaping design thinking and bilingual-bicultural programs. Finally launched her own venture to help women reach their full potential and thrive in their professional paths. She is passionate about helping women become leaders, by being more strategic and intentional in their Professional decisions and skill building, RR Consulting provides tangible tools and advice on how to do so.

Raquel Ramirez是RR咨询公司的创始人。她是一位职业顾问、经验丰富的专业战略师和执行领导。她的专业是政治学和国际关系，拥有国际法硕士学位。她的职业生涯始于墨西哥外交部联合国组织理事会，曾担任副主任，在那里她参与了许多高水平的国际外交活动和谈判，带领研讨会，制定了相关政策以及引领了一些战略运动，以提高对社会经济和政治事务的认识和承诺。她曾在著名的蒙特雷理工学院担任双文化项目主任，塑造了设计思维和双语双文化项目。后来她创办了自己的企业，帮助女性充分发挥潜能，在职业道路上茁壮成长。她热衷于帮助女性成为领导者，帮助她们在专业决策和技能建设中更具有战略性和目的性。RR咨询在这一点上提供了切实可行的工具和建议。

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Ms. Adelle Neary Consul-General, Australian Consulate-General Chengdu Ms. Adelle Neary has been the Australian Consul-General in Chengdu since June 2021. Ms. Neary is a career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. She has previously served overseas in Vientiane and Jakarta. In Canberra she has undertaken high profile work associated with the MH17 flight disaster as well as contributing to the work of the Foreign Policy White Paper Taskforce. She also served as an Adviser, International Division, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Prior to joining the Department she was as a lawyer with London-based firm CMS Cameron McKenna, working in the Central and Eastern European offices. Ms. Neary speaks Mandarin and Indonesian and holds a Bachelor of International Studies; a Bachelor of Laws (Honours); and a Bachelor of Science (Jurisprudence) from the University of Adelaide; and, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law (NSW).

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SCHSAsia
Founder and CEO
Women Empowerment Council
Founder and President
AmCham China
Board of Governors for 2024 and 2025
Women's Professional Committee
Founding Co-Chair
Su Cheng Harris-Simpson with her 26 plus years of working experience in China applies her exemplary client relations and project management skills, to drive the change towards gender equality in businesses. Su Cheng is the Founder and CEO of SCHSAsia, an impact-driven consultancy that offers consulting, workshops, and projects focused on women empowerment. Su Cheng is also the Founder and President of the Women Empowerment Council (WEC, an engaged and impactful network of corporate leaders and decision-makers who are committed to sharing, learning, and participating in this essential endeavour. Like Su Cheng, WEC members understand that gender equality, sustainable development, and business success are inextricably linked.
Since moving to China in 1997, Su Cheng has been actively involved in the Beijing business community, currently is serving on the Board of AmCham-China, and is the founding co-chair of the AmCham-China Women Professional Committee. Before becoming an entrepreneur, she was engaged in the corporate arena and held management positions at The Boeing Company, United Technologies Corporation, and The Capital Club in Beijing.

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With more than 20 years in Aviation flying anywhere from Africa to Asia and Europe. Antonia is a skilled professional poised in managing high-stakes situations and effective conflict management. In addition, a proven expert in operational and logistics, who earns trust quickly, specialized in human factors and Crew Resource Management. With cultural sensitivity, she has a successful track record in achieving Organization’s goals with strategic thinking and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders from different cultures.

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Ms. Sherry Fu
Director, the University of Manchester China Centre
Sherry is the founding director of the University of Manchester China Centre. She manages China Centre’s business strategies, alumni relations and partnerships in the region. Sherry was appointed as an envoy to Manchester China Forum in 2013 and awarded ‘Pilot of Chinese business education’ and other influential awards at municipal and national levels in recent years. She holds Masters’ degree in Contemporary literature in London as well as MBA degree from the University of Manchester. She sits on the board of the British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (2012, 2014, and 2016) and currently serves as vice chair of the Education Committee. She published a few books such as overseas Chinese corporate reputation and preparing for multiple challenges on the Belt and Road.

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Praveen Bezawada is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Freyr Solutions, a life science regulatory solutions and services company with headquarters in the USA.

Praveen is based in Finland and China and heads Freyr's technology and product development arms and heads Freyr's China Operations.

Praveen brings deep technical expertise and specialises in machine learning, data science, R&D management, product development, and agile technologies. He has worked with Nokia for 20 years and has held various key positions like Head of R&D with quite a few patents to his name. He has knowledge in various subjects with renowned certifications adding to his credit, including AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, MITx and edX, Deep Learning Specialization, and Neural Networks of Machine Learning. With his visionary mindset and our suite of digital solutions, we are all set to revolutionize the entire Regulatory services and solutions landscape.

Praveen wears many leisure hats, like reading books, running, cycling, and mountaineering. Being sports enthusiastic makes him dive into CrossFit. He makes sure he spends time with his family and his 8-year-old son.