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30 Mar 2026  | Jakarta, Indonesia

EY Announces the Asia-Pacific Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ Class of 2026

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  • The 2026 cohort generated more than US$1.6 billion in combined revenue in 2025.
  • Together, they employ more than 30,000 people in 12 markets across Asia-Pacific.
  • Indonesia’s Class of 2026 is represented by Anne Patricia Sutanto, Vice CEO of PT Pan Brothers Tbk.

JAKARTA, 30 March 2026. The EY organization today announced the Asia-Pacific Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ Class of 2026, recognizing 23 outstanding women entrepreneurs who are leading some of the region’s most ambitious and fast-growing businesses.

EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ is a bespoke executive program designed to support high-potential women-led businesses as they scale internationally. The program provides access to strategic insights, global networks and experienced advisors to help founders accelerate growth and build long-term value.

This year’s Asia-Pacific cohort spans multiple markets and industries, from consumer products, life sciences, industrials, infrastructure, energy, media and professional services. Together, these women are driving innovation, creating jobs and shaping more inclusive economies across the region.

Indonesia’s Class of 2026 is represented by Anne Patricia Sutanto, Vice CEO of PT Pan Brothers Tbk, one of Indonesia’s largest garment manufacturers and a supplier to leading global brands, with around 28,500 employees. She joined the company in 1997 and has helped strengthen data-driven execution and talent development, with women now making up more than half of the company’s supervisors.

According to EY analysis, the businesses represented in the 2026 class generated more than US$1.6 billion in combined revenue in 2025 and employed more than 30,000 people, underscoring the growing economic impact of women-led enterprises across Asia-Pacific.

Claire Cardno, EY Asia-Pacific Women.Fast Forward Executive Sponsor and EY Asia-Pacific Risk Management Leader, says:
“The women in our 2026 Asia-Pacific Winning Women cohort are bold leaders with the ambition and capability to scale globally. At EY, we are committed to backing women entrepreneurs with the connections, insights and support they need to grow with confidence. Their success strengthens businesses, communities and economies – and we’re proud to support them on that journey.”

Loletta Chow, Co-Executive Sponsor, EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific, adds:
“This year’s cohort reflects the depth, diversity and momentum of women led businesses across Asia-Pacific. These leaders are building resilient, future-focused organizations and creating meaningful impact at scale. We are delighted to welcome them into the EY Winning Women community and look forward to supporting their continued growth.”

The Asia-Pacific program is part of a worldwide community of EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ community, which began in 2008. Today, the program connects more than 1,200 women entrepreneurs in more than 60 markets worldwide.

The 2026 Asia-Pacific EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women are:

1.    Prabhleen Dua (Australia), CFO and Co-Founder, Knoxx Foods

2.    Elspeth Haswell-Smith (Australia), Founder and Director, Well Life Services

3.    Stella Petrou Concha (Australia), CEO, Reo Group

4.    Emily Pullen (Australia), CEO, Mighty Good Food Group (Jim’s Jerky)

5.    Alana Tiller (Australia), Founder and Creative Director, Goldie + Ace

6.    Lian Feng (Chinese mainland), General Manager, Shanghai ZhenMiao Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

7.    Xiuling Guo (Chinese mainland), Founder, Sandriver

8.    Zhe Wang (Chinese mainland), Vice President and Co-Founder, Xepic Corporation Limited

9.    Zhijue Xing (Chinese mainland), Executive Vice President, Siact Holdings Co., Ltd

10.  Grace Kwok (Hong Kong), Chair and Executive Director, Allied Sustainability and Environmental
        Consultants Group Limited

11.   Anne Patricia Sutanto (Indonesia), Vice CEO, PT Pan Brothers Tbk

12.   Hiromi Kawamata (Japan), Founder and CEO, Mecara

13.   Midori Sato (Japan), CEO, Brown Sugar 1st

14.   Yukie Yoshii (Japan), Founder, President and CEO, LinqMed Inc.

15.   Nicole Lim Xui Jhi (Malaysia), CEO, Empire Sushi Sdn Bhd

16.   Bujinlkham Bold (Mongolia), CEO and Co-Founder, Nano Group

17.   Stephanie Chai (Singapore), Founder and CEO, The Luxe Nomad

18.   Dawn Teo (Singapore), Chief Operating Officer, Amara Holdings Limited

19.   Hae Ryun Kim (South Korea), Chairwoman and CEO, Taekyung Group

20.   Soyeon Yoon (South Korea), Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Apartmentary

21.   Shehara De Silva (Sri Lanka), Managing Director, McLarens Group of Companies

22.   Yili Lee (Taiwan), Vice Chair and Group CEO, Maywufa Company Ltd.

23.   Thi Ai Hoa Ho (Vietnam), Founder and CEO, Hoa Doanh Foods

For more information on the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific program, visit https://www.ey.com/en_id/entrepreneurial-winning-women-asia-pacific/class-of-2026.

For more information on the global program, visit ey.com/winningwomen.

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