EVENT
23 Sept 2025
A Summit Marked by Recognition, Leadership & Diplomacy
DJM Consulting continued its advisory support for sHero International, bringing momentum from Singapore to Osaka for the 3rd Asia Women & Consumers Summit, held on 23 September 2025. The event served as the official unveiling of the 2025 Asian Woman‑Friendly Brand List, translating sustainability intent into actionable brand recognition across Asia.
The summit, held at the Ritz-Carlton Osaka, also featured a keynote by Consul General Xue Jian of China, who praised the summit’s role in advancing Asian women’s leadership and promoting deeper regional cultural ties.
Elevating Women-Centered Branding with Real Impact
This year’s Person of the Year, Zhao Yan, Founder of Bloomage Biotechnology, embodies the standard the summit aims to set: scientific leadership combined with women-centred design and accountability.
Honourees spanned diverse sectors, including:
Japanese design master Takizawa
Taiwanese glass artist Yang Huishan
Fashion legend Guo Pei
Malaysian women’s leader Datin Nuoli
Xu Hu, founder of the Japanese Century Craftsman Association
Tan Tze Kiat, President of BBDO Asia
Chinese entrepreneurs Feng Lian, Qi Ji, Yu Ruifen, and Shi Xiaoming
These individuals were recognized for measurable impact across design, craftsmanship, communication, entrepreneurship, and cultural leadership.
On the ground, Gigi Feng, Managing Partner at Pegasus and Pioneer Member of sHero APAC Women’s Chapter, hosted and managed the event flawlessly - embodying professionalism in representing sHero International on-stage and off.
The Green Route & Brand Benchmark Evolution
Osaka continues sHero’s long-term “Green Route” journey - from Shanghai toward Riyadh - with the “2030 Green Brand Declaration” forming a strategic foundation for women-led brand growth across Asia.
With over 120 brands now benchmarked, the Asian Woman‑Friendly Brand framework is growing into a meaningful network driving inclusion, sustainability, and brand innovation across the region.
DJM Consulting remains proud to partner with sHero International on this journey, supporting frameworks and conversations that strengthen women-centric economies and inclusive models across Asia.
🔗 Listen to the sHero Summit announcement: LinkedIn Post
🔗 Summit video recap: LinkedIn Post
🔗 Summit highlights: LinkedIn Post
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