{"id":32542,"date":"2023-03-08T15:44:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T08:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/?p=32542"},"modified":"2023-03-23T15:42:32","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T08:42:32","slug":"raise-a-glass-to-women-who-raise-the-roof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/en\/raise-a-glass-to-women-who-raise-the-roof\/","title":{"rendered":"Raise a glass to women who raise the roof"},"content":{"rendered":"

PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and <\/span>E<\/span>vents <\/span>rolls out the red carpet for<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the real estate industry\u2019s most influential women<\/span><\/p>\n

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In recent years, the real estate sector has made progress when it comes to inclusivity and equity, further recognising the value of women in the workplace and in leadership roles. According to <\/span>UN Women Asia and the Pacific<\/span><\/a>, the region is now proudly home to 20 percent more women managers in the private sector compared to 20 years ago.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The UN also noted that career women\u00a0have been instrumental in increasing productivity, improving the ecosystem, and generating more sustainable environments. In fact, the advancement of equality in Asia Pacific is forecasted to magnify the collective annual GDP of the region to USD4.5 trillion by 2025, revealed <\/span>McKinsey & Company<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yet, this slow progress is still deemed worrisome by analysts since only 17 percent of women hold senior and middle management positions. The statistics are even more alarming when evaluated in female-to-male ratio, where only one woman in every four men is in leadership roles in the region. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Majority of APAC countries still have fewer than 0.5 female-to-male ratios. So far, the Philippines is one of the few countries in the globe to nearly achieve gender parity. Even so, only 15 percent of women are board members.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a waste of talent that the region can ill afford, especially when many economies are ageing, labor pools are eroding, and skills shortages are on the rise,\u201d added McKinsey & Company.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Though the world still has a long way to go to achieve equality, we are here to raise a glass to the women who have taken matters into their own hands\u2014with handbags in tow\u2014taking great strides to advance in the property\/corporate ladder:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cyndy Tan Jarabata<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/a>
\nPresident, TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group, Inc.<\/span>
\nFirst Female Chairperson, PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards<\/span>
\nPower Women Honour, 2022 PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to thank PropertyGuru for organising ARES Power Women to celebrate the extraordinary contribution of women in real estate, their triumphs, courage, and leadership.\u00a0There is still so much opportunities in the Philippine property sector and no border to what we can achieve.\u00a0We need to be consistent in creating value to our community and differentiate offerings in order to build better in today\u2019s built environment.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kotchakorn Voraakhom<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/a>
\nCEO and Founder of Pourous City Network<\/span>
\nChairwoman of the Climate Change Working Group, International Federation of Landscape Architects, World (IFLA World)<\/span>
\nFirst Female Visionary of the Year,\u00a02021 PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is very important that every female can have an opportunity to have a seat at the table and share their thoughts, their ideas, their creativity. There are not only two genders in the world right now; we have an even more diverse society, and I hope that all of our creativity can be combined to tackle the climate change problem.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Loemongga Haoemasan<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/a>
\nPresident Director, Asiana Group (Indonesia)<\/span>
\nPower Women Honour, 2022 PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPropertyGuru\u2019s continued support to equality will open many doors and opportunities for other women in the industry and we can inspire others.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lourdes Josephine Gotianun Yap<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/a>
\nPresident and CEO, Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC)<\/span>
\nCEO, Filinvest Land Inc (FLI)<\/span>
\nFirst Female Real Estate Personality of the Year, 2022 PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI feel deeply honoured to have been selected by the PropertyGuru Group for this recognition. Being the first woman to receive this award in the Philippines is a testament to the accomplishments of the many women professionals of the Philippines working in the property industry.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Michelle Yong<\/span><\/b><\/a>
\nCEO, Aurum Land<\/span>
\nCEO and founder, Core Collective<\/span>
\nReal Estate Personality of the Year, 2022 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI believe that what matters most in life is the depth of your relationships and the sheer number of people you have helped along the way\u2014it is the true measure of wealth\u2014and that as business leaders, we have the privilege and duty to impact so many more people more deeply. I hope to live up to the legacy of this award and its past recipients by continuing to lead from the heart and build supportive environments that create change, advance communities, and accelerate growth.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sarena Cheah<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/a>
\nManaging Director,\u00a0Property Division, Sunway Berhad<\/span>
\nPower Women Honour, 2022 PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
\nFirst Female Real Estate Personality of the Year, 2020 PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI hope that each of us continue to celebrate the Power in Women for many years to come as we pursue in creating positive influences to our homes, society, and nation, together.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Suphin Mechuchep<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/a>
\nChairperson, JLL Thailand<\/span>
\nFirst Female Chairperson,\u00a0PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards<\/span>
\nPower Women Honour, 2022 PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit
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\u201cWhen I chose to start my work life in real estate 30 years ago, I knew that I would have a great opportunity to develop my career path in this major sector that touches everyone\u2019s life. But I did not expect to come this far. I feel very delighted and honoured to be named as one of the ARES Power Women.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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