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EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific Conference Celebrates Inspiring Women Leaders

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The 10th EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific Conference was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 20 to 22 May. The event, which identifies and supports high-potential women entrepreneurs in the region, featured 24 exceptional women-leaders who collectively generated over $1.2 billion in revenue and created more than 11,000 jobs. Manisha Exports Ltd., Managing Director Nishani Fernando, represented Sri Lanka from the 2025 Class, showcasing her entrepreneurial achievements and the global recognition of Sri Lanka's business leadership.

Key Takeaways:

  • The EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific program identifies and supports high-potential women entrepreneurs in the region, empowering them to scale and expand globally.
  • The 2025 Class of 24 exceptional women-leaders collectively generated over $1.2 billion in revenue and created more than 11,000 jobs, highlighting the vital role of women-led enterprises in driving inclusive economic growth.
  • Manisha Exports Ltd., Managing Director Nishani Fernando, represented Sri Lanka from the 2025 Class, showcasing her entrepreneurial achievements and the global recognition of Sri Lanka's business leadership.
  • EY Indonesia Country Managing Partner Peter Surja highlighted the pivotal role of women entrepreneurs in driving Indonesia's economic growth, noting that over 64% of MSMEs are led by women.
  • The conference featured a standout panel, 'The Indonesian Advantage,' which explored business growth, leadership, innovation, and regional opportunities, highlighting EY's commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs.
  • Panellists discussed building resilient, high-performing teams, with a spotlight on innovation and sustainability in talent retention.
  • The program concluded with a call for participants to apply their new insights and connections to future leadership endeavours.

Statistics:

  • Over 64% of MSMEs in Indonesia are led by women (EY Indonesia Country Managing Partner Peter Surja).
  • $1.2 billion in revenue was generated by the 2025 Class of women-leaders.
  • Over 11,000 jobs were created by the 2025 Class of women-leaders.

Sources:

  • EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific Conference (no date).
  • EY Indonesia (no date).
  • Peter Surja, EY Indonesia Country Managing Partner (no date).

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