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

• 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

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.

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. Bujinlkham Bold (Greater China), CEO and Co-Founder, Nano Group
7. Lian Feng (Greater China), General Manager, Shanghai ZhenMiao Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
8. Xiuling Guo (Greater China), Founder, Sandriver
9. Grace Kwok (Greater China), Chair and Executive Director, Allied Sustainability and Environmental Consultants Group Limited
10. Yili Lee (Greater China), Vice-Chair and Group CEO, Maywufa Company Ltd.
11. Zhe Wang (Greater China), Vice-President and Co-Founder, Xepic Corporation Limited
12. Zhijue Xing (Greater China), Executive Vice President, Siact Holdings Co., Ltd
13. Anne Patricia Sutanto (Indonesia), Vice CEO, PT Pan Brothers Tbk
14. Hiromi Kawamata (Japan), Founder and CEO, Mecara
15. Midori Sato (Japan), CEO, Brown Sugar 1st
16. Yukie Yoshii (Japan), Founder, President and CEO, LinqMed Inc.
17. Nicole Lim Xui Jhi (Malaysia), CEO, Empire Sushi Sdn Bhd
18. Stephanie Chai (Singapore), Founder and CEO, The Luxe Nomad
19. Dawn Teo (Singapore), Chief Operating Officer, Amara Holdings Limited
20. Hae Ryun Kim (South Korea), Chairwoman and CEO, Taekyung Group
21. Soyeon Yoon (South Korea), Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Apartmentary
22. Shehara De Silva (Sri Lanka), Managing Director, McLarens Group of Companies
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 ey.com/en_sg/entrepreneurial-winning-women-asia-pacific.

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

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