Christie Lee

It’s time to tackle unconscious bias in APAC

It’s time to tackle unconscious bias in APAC

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) priorities are different in different countries. We caught up with four marketing leaders from across APAC at Essence to talk about what gender equity means, why paternity leave needs to become the norm and why we’ll never stop talking about diversity.

Essence: building multi-generational diversity in the workplace

Essence: building multi-generational diversity in the workplace

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace isn’t only about hiring diverse talents, it is also about ensuring that they feel empowered, say Essence’s Monica Bhatia and Doreen Chia.

What we learned from the 2019 HKECIA conference

What we learned from the 2019 HKECIA conference

From the potential of 5G to the glaring power of festivalisation, some key takeaways from the annual conference.

Tony Fernandes’ AirAsia plans: from airline to lifestyle brand

Tony Fernandes’ AirAsia plans: from airline to lifestyle brand

From digital banking and esports to restaurants, Fernandes talked about ambitious expansion goals for AirAsia at Rise conference.

Kyoko Matsushita: diversity must come from the top

Kyoko Matsushita: diversity must come from the top

“I don’t want to be a bystander, I want to take up the responsibility to drive change,” says the global CEO of data and measurement-driven media agency Essence.