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Executive Presence and Business Impact: Building Influence, Networks and Results

Executive Presence and Business Impact: Building Influence, Networks and Results
Date and Time
31 December 2026 | 14:30 - 17:30
Location
Chamber Theatre, 22/F United Centre
Language
Cantonese

Details

Many professionals spend years mastering technical expertise, yet relatively few develop the personal influence, executive presence, and relationship-building capabilities required to reach the highest levels of leadership. In today's AI-driven business environment, authentic human connection, trust, and cross-cultural adaptability remain the ultimate differentiators. Meet Your Facilitator: Wendy Siu To help our members build this vital competitive edge, HKGCC is proud to invite Wendy Siu, a distinguished entrepreneur, cultural diplomacy consultant, and business leader with over 40 years of international experience. Widely recognized for strengthening business ties across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Europe, Wendy is among the rare Hong Kong leaders to be honored three times by the French Government, culminating in the Knight of the Legion of Honour (Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur), France's highest national distinction. As the first Asian woman appointed to the board of the prestigious French champagne house Laurent-Perrier, Wendy brings unmatched real-world authority on board-level influence, relationship capital, and executive presence. What You Will Gain Drawing from decades of C-suite leadership and diplomatic engagement, Wendy will share actionable, real-world strategies to help you: • Elevate Executive Presence: Master the nuances of influence and trust in high-stakes environments. • Leverage Relationship Capital: Expand and nurture meaningful, long-term business networks. • Apply Cultural Intelligence: Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes across global markets. Empowering Business Leaders As part of our mission to drive professional excellence, the HKGCC Academy continues to partner with exceptional global experts to bring our members high-impact learning experiences. Do not miss this exclusive opportunity to refine your leadership influence under the guidance of one of Hong Kong's premier international business figures ________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on LinkedIn: HKGCC Academy ________________________________________________________________________________

Speaker

Wendy Siu, Founder & Consultant, Elegance Institute

With more than 38 years of international business experience spanning entrepreneurship, corporate governance and cultural diplomacy, Wendy Siu is a respected entrepreneur, cultural diplomacy consultant and trusted advisor to international businesses, luxury brands and distinguished individuals. She is the Founder & CEO of Heather & March and the Founder & Consultant of Elegance Institute, an executive development academy dedicated to strengthening the human-centric skills that remain essential in an increasingly AI-driven world, including communication effectiveness, executive presence, relationship building and cultural intelligence.

Widely recognised for her contribution to strengthening business and cultural ties between Hong Kong, China and France, Wendy is among the few Hong Kong leaders to have been honoured by the French Government on three occasions, including receiving the Knight of the Legion of Honour, France's highest national distinction. Her achievements reflect decades of commitment to international business, cultural diplomacy and cross-cultural collaboration.

A pioneering business leader, Wendy made history as the first Asian woman appointed to the board of French-listed champagne house Laurent-Perrier. She also served as the founding President of the Hong Kong Chapter of Les Lumières de Paris, becoming the first overseas appointee to lead the organisation outside France. Over the course of her career, she has built an extensive network across the business, diplomatic and cultural communities of Hong Kong, Mainland China, France and beyond.

Wendy currently serves as a Commercial Letting Panel Member of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, a Member of the Hong Kong France Business Partnership Committee of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Honorary President of Les Lumières de Paris Hong Kong Chapter, and Vice Chairman of Alliance Française de Hong Kong. Her approach is grounded in decades of real-world leadership, board experience and international relationship management, enabling her to share practical insights that help leaders build influence, strengthen connections and achieve sustainable success in today's interconnected world.

Enquiries

Kenneth Wong

Tel:
28231282

Notes

- Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of payment, on a first come first served basis. - Booking transfer is allowed for corporate members with advanced notice, walk-ins are normally not accepted. - The Chamber reserves the right to decline any booking or cancel the event. In such case, a full refund of the participation fee will be issued. - No refund will be made for last minute cancellations or no-shows. If the booking is cancelled at least 7 days before the event, and in such cases the refund will be subjected to a 10% administration fee, or HK$100 deduction, whichever is higher. - Members paying with their BOC HKGCC Visa Card will enjoy a 30% discount on their reservation. The discount is only applicable to the card holder, and does not extend to their guests. The discount cannot be used in conjunction with Chamber Coupons. - A $60 handling fee per person will be charged for all offline bookings (e.g. fax, e-mail, post) for all Chamber events. Go online today by downloading our app or registering on the HKGCC website to save the environment and money. - Priority is given to corporate members. The decision to accept or decline any booking shall be at sole discretion of the Chamber. - The Chamber reserves the right to take photos and/or video recordings during the event. By attending, participants agree to the Chamber doing so, and that the Chamber may use such materials for archival, publicity, and marketing purposes. - Participants agree to indemnify the Chamber and the hosting party all liabilities for property damage, physical injury or death in relation to this event. Participants are advised to take their own insurance against all risks.

DISCLAIMER

Speakers' presentations at this event are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace independent professional judgment. Statements of fact and opinions expressed during this event are those of the speakers and participants and, unless expressly stated to the contrary, are not the opinion or position of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, its members, or its committees. The Chamber does not endorse or approve, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Attendees should note that, with the approval of speakers, this event may be recorded, and possibly published on the Chamber's website in audio and/or video formats without further notice. Recording, duplication or distribution of the contents of the online event is prohibited without prior written permission from the Chamber.

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