Keen to address the continuing gender disparity entrenched in the highest echelons of business, 2015 will see two more instalments of the Women’s Directorship Programme (WDP) organised by Harvey Nash and The University of Hong Kong Business School to be held in Hong Kong in May and September. The international board preparedness programme, exclusively for women, was created in 2013 in answer to the worldwide business community's call to tackle the existing gender imbalance in boardrooms.
Led by faculty members of HKU Business School, the Women's Directorship Programme offers a unique combination of lectures and academic leadership theories, plus practical insights and real-life case studies delivered by international business leaders. The involvement of senior business leaders as guest speakers provides unprecedented levels of access to their boardroom insights and experiences.
The 2015 programme will comprise six modules—including strategic leadership, ethics and compliance, finance and market regulation—taught over two three-day sessions (May 28-30 and September 10-12). Participants will have access to on-going support through the alumni programme and a global network of peers and senior business leaders.
Albert Ellis, CEO, Harvey Nash Group commented, “Through the Women's Directorship Programme and our partnership with The University of Hong Kong we are committed to creating lasting change across the world, unlocking the talent pipeline and empowering female leaders to gain the confidence and skills needed to secure board positions.”
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