Thank you to #30under30 alumni Klook's Eric Gnock Fah and Airwallex's Lucy Liu and the one and only Patrick Grove for a candid discussion about lessons learned on your entrepreneurial journeys so far. Prior to Forbes, she was APAC Group Editor in Chief for the Paris-based publishing group Reworld Media where she launched two lifestyle and fashion titles setting their editorial strategy and growing their audience from day one. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Older women often become invisible as they age (in contrast to older men), this is an excellent way to celebrate their contributions, Public Relations | Strategist | Communications | SMU, OWNER - CHOCOLATE ON PURPOSE- 100% Indigenous Owned - Yindyamangidyal Marramarra ~ With Respect & Honour, we Create. Be it businesswomen, artists, scientists, venture capitalists, chefs, politicians or activists - the women we are seeking to highlight have reached the highest echelons of a business or field after turning 50. This years list recognizes businesswomen who managed to adapt and thrive in industries including technology, healthcare, banking and manufacturing, said Rana Wehbe Watson, editor of the 2021 Asias Power Businesswomen list. check out the nomination guidelines and form below. Rana received a Bachelor of Arts . In addition to editing lists (30 Under 30 Asia, Asia's Power Businesswomen, Heroes of . 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Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Sep. 2022 The work also represents a more expansive way of looking at what a Venus is, and thereby expanding the ideas of femininity and womanhood. 50 Over 50: Asia 2023 a month ago | By Rana Wehbe Watson | Forbes Mandaang guwu (thank you in my Australian First Nations Wiradyuri language) for including me in this article Rana I'm humbled and speechless! In this pandemic, we had each other. In addition to editing the 30 Under 30 Asia lists, I've been directing the programming of our Under 30 Asia Summits and managing special projects for Forbes in Asia. Moments later, Rana and I exchange rings, sign government documents, and share a brief kiss. Now in its 20 th year, the prestigious Forbes Global CEO Conference will be held this September 26-27, 2022 in Singapore. She held senior executive positions in several companies, including IBM Philippines, prior to Converge, according to Forbes. Star Wars and shoes make me happy. From leaders in tech and pharmaceuticals, to artists, scientists and more meet the women who are proving that success comes at any age. This Conference is attended by CEOs, tycoons, entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders to discuss and debate key issues of global concern and to build new partnerships. Senior Editor-Special Projects. Apart from building Asias network of successful entrepreneurs through these annual lists, Rana is also a key member of Forbes Asia operations, handling special projects that seek to expand the brands footprint in the region. Proud to have edited this year's edition of Forbes Asia's Heroes of Philanthropy - highlighting 15 prominent entrepreneurs and business tycoons who demonstrated a clear personal commitment to a number of initiatives. Rana Wehbe Watson's Post Rana Wehbe Watson Special Projects Director, Forbes Asia 5d Edited It's been 7 years since I joined Forbes to lead this franchise in the region. Mariefranceasia. At the time, we were both jet-lagged after the long flight from Hong Kong, where we live and work. The list goes on from pharmaceuticals and gaming entrepreneurs to running a 360-year-old fireworks maker - these women are unstoppable! Maggie McGrath. Ivan Watson and Rana Wehbe had eight. Shares have since risen over 70%, pushing Converges market cap to 233 billion pesos ($4.6 billion), it added. The wake-up call came at the end of January, when the Hong Kong administration canceled schools, shut down public recreation centers and issued work-from-home orders to civil servants. "Businesswomen across the Asia-Pacific region continue to break barriers, and, in many cases expand their businesses despite the lingering pandemic," said Rana Wehbe Watson, editor of Asia's . Delighted to start this year with a very inspiring list, highlighting more women from Asia Pacific. India tops the list in terms of the number of entries with 61. Rana joined the Forbes Hong Kong office as a Senior Editor in October 2015 to kickstart Forbes successful Under 30 franchise in the APAC region. Meet The Forbes Under 30 Asia Class Of 2022, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2022: The Social Entrepreneurs Working Towards A More Equal Future, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information. My grandparents, two refugees from the civil war in Russia, started a family amid the horrors of Nazi-occupied France. Sitting down (virtually) with these amazing 6 speakers for the second Forbes #100ToWatch webinar was like a crash course on entrepreneurship and funding. This list was edited by Rana Wehbe Watson. Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023 One of its earliest members, Art Clay, would go on to cofound the National Brotherhood of Skiers in 1973, along with Ben Finley, then-president of the 4 Seasons West Ski Club of Los Angeles. ABOUT. She was taken to intensive care in Beirut and had brain surgery. Before leaving the wedding registry, we put on his and hers surgical masks adorned with the titles Mr. and Mrs.. Our 16th edition of the annual list highlights the regions top 15 philanthropists who demonstrated a strong personal commitment to causes such as education and the environment. Be it tech or fashion Rana is always inspired by the creativity, energy and talent of those who dare to take a risk and follow their passion something she personally thrives on. Last week, I was delighted to be back, doing what I love most about my job: Gathering and connecting with some of the best business minds out there, moderating interesting discussions with entrepreneurs and getting inspired by so many of them. Shared by Rana Wehbe Watson Purpose, ESG reporting, climate impact and sustainability have all become hot topics in recent years, evolving from environmental and activist Liked by Rana Wehbe. Introducing 50 women over age 50 who are reaching new heights in their industries and inspiring the regions next generation. Rana Wehbe Watson I joined Forbes as a senior editor in October 2015 to kickstart the Under 30 franchise in Asia. We are looking for women over the age of 50 who are shattering age and gender stereotypes across all sectorsin Asia-Pacific. In addition to. Rana is also the editor of the Forbes Asias Power Businesswomen and Heroes of Philanthropy lists, and has co-edited the inaugural 50 Over 50 Asia list. A week before the wedding, however, disaster struck. Edited with Maggie McGrath, OMG something I can understand and relate to, Founder - Raise Our Voice Australia | Global Shaper | Advisor | AFR 100 Women of Influence | Forbes 30 Under 30 | ACT Woman of the Year 2018, I love this! I joined Forbes as a senior editor in 2015 to kickstart the Under 30 franchise in Asia. . We were also deliriously happy, posing in front of a glowing fountain alongside my sister and brother-in-law, who conspired with me to take surprise photos of the occasion. Born and bred in Beirut, Lebanon Ranas eclectic 17-year journey has taken her from Dubai to Singapore and now Hong Kong where shes worked at global newsrooms taking on various editorial roles. Be it tech or fashion Rana is always inspired by the creativity, energy and talent of those who dare to take a risk and follow their passion something she personally thrives on. Rana is also the editor of the Forbes Asias Power Businesswomen list. Edited with, e/2023/01/11/50-over-50-asia-2023/?sh=1ddab7087c68, e/2023/01/11/50-over-50-asia-2023/?sh=48c829337c68. All Rights Reserved. Contact Rana Wehbe, search articles and Tweets, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place. Forbes noted that Ms. Uy led the negotiations for a $250-million investment from Warburg Pincus, a global growth investor, in 2019, which was used for the expansion of Converges fiber network. This button displays the currently selected search type. Some of these women are thriving in male-dominated industries like tech, shipping and construction while others like Kristy Carr and Ghazal Alagh have started successful businesses inspired by their journeys to motherhood. Fascinated by Asia and its diverse culture, Rana loves to travel around the region and shes equally fond of Asimovs sci-fi novels and her skyhigh heels. Rana's 84-year old grandmother suffered a stroke. She has since edited all seven editions of the 30 Under 30 Asia list and directed the programming for Forbes Under 30 Asia Summits. I am Special Projects Director at Forbes Asia. Delighted to start this year with a very inspiring list, highlighting more women from Asia Pacific. There was nothing we could do. Thank you to #30under30 alumni Klook's Eric Gnock Fah and Airwallex's Lucy Liu and the one and only Patrick Grove for a candid discussion about lessons learned on your entrepreneurial journeys so far. Rana Wehbe Watson's Post Rana Wehbe Watson Special Projects Director, Forbes Asia 2mo Edited Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023 Gio Swaby crafts layered textiles of various colors and patterns that explore both Blackness and womanhood. Co-Founder and President Maria Grace Y. Uy is part of Forbes Asias 2021 Power Businesswomen list, which recognizes 20 outstanding female business leaders in the Asia-Pacific region. Rana joined the Forbes Hong Kong office as a Senior Digital Editor in October 2015 to kickstart Forbes successful Under 30 franchise in the APAC region. On March 10, the only way to get from South Korea back home to Hong Kong was to fly absurdly long distances via London. Photo: Rana Wehbe Watson, Ivan puts a surgical mask on new bride Rana. At that stage, South Korea had the most confirmed coronavirus cases outside mainland China. You may, responds a Hong Kong official, who is still wearing his mask. Always a good way to end the year by highlighting some of the Asia Pacific's top philanthropists who have made significant contributions anddemonstrated strong personal commitment to various causes over the past 12 months. We wore surgical masks with bride and groom written on them in marker to the registry. 10 comments on LinkedIn In early March, thousands of Koreans were testing positive on a daily basis. For two people who have lived almost all of our adult lives overseas, a sickening realization set in we could no longer count on jumping on a plane to fly home to our loved ones in the event of an emergency. As the region has mostly moved on to a post-pandemic era, the trailblazers on this year's list have come up with varying strategies that helped their businesses soar despite the uncertainty of the new normal. Touching on topics from real estate to innovation, sustainability and entrepreneurship - my panelists had a lot to say especially regarding how businesses in various sectors are emerging from the pandemic. Social isolation meant a pause in business travel and long work deployments. I have always lived with the principle that to be successful, you need to put in everything youve got and always work to do it better, Ms. Uy told Forbes in a statement. Apart from building Asias network of successful entrepreneurs through these annual lists, Rana is also a key member of Forbes Asia operations, handling special projects that seek to expand the brands footprint in the region. Still, neither of us had ever been confronted by a modern-day plague of global proportions. Nothing neither our health, the roof over our heads, nor the food on our table can be taken for granted. I joined Forbes as a senior editor in October 2015 to kickstart the Under 30 franchise in Asia. With our little rescue cat, our small family settled in for weeks of working from home in pajamas followed by cozy home-cooked dinners. Forbes new first-of its-kind list - the 50 Over 50 - is going global! She is equally fond of Asimovs sci-fi novels and her skyhigh heels. A week before the wedding, however, disaster struck. This byline is for a different person with the same name. Com) at ReWorld Media and also held positions at Marie France Asia, Al Nisr Publishing, Emirates Group, Daily Star. All Rights Reserved. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Rana Wehbe Watson's Post Rana Wehbe Watson Special Projects Director, Forbes Asia 4d Edited Born and bred in Beirut, Lebanon my eclectic journey has taken me to Dubai, Singapore and now Hong Kong,where I worked at global newsrooms taking on various editorial roles. Danh sch thng nin th 16 ca Forbes Asia cng b nhng nh ho tm hng u khu vc thc hin cam kt c nhn mnh m cho mc tiu t thin, gio dc v mi trng. When we last wrapped up the Forbes Global CEO Conference in 2019, I had no idea it would be 3 years till I get to be on stage hosting the next one! So far, we have had it so easy. Edited with Maggie McGrath, OMG something I can understand and relate to, Founder - Raise Our Voice Australia | Global Shaper | Advisor | AFR 100 Women of Influence | Forbes 30 Under 30 | ACT Woman of the Year 2018, I love this! Chantal Abouchar Arif Rachmat Mike Wiluan Hua Fung Teh () Paul Ronalds Sonny Vu GOH Hian David Gowdey. And it's out! 8:20 PM EDT, Thu May 7, 2020, Hong Kong's coronavirus guidelines allow up to 20 guests at a wedding. I write about women who run companies, countries and currencies. You can update your choices at any time in your settings. Ivan Watson is a senior international correspondent for CNN in Hong Kong. Rana Wehbe Watson. Forbes Asia. Be it tech or fashion - I am always inspired by the creativity, energy and talent of those who dare to take a risk and follow their passion something I personally thrive on. I feel lucky to have the opportunity to see up close what the next generation is up to each year and draw inspiration from their constant innovation and optimism. Rana Wehbe Watson's Post. At a young age, she suffered the loss of her father, one of many tragic victims of that conflict. Photo: Rana Wehbe Watson, Ivan proposed to Rana in New York City on December 21, 2019. Announced on Tuesday, Forbes Asia recognized Ms. Uy for her role in growing Converge into one of the largest fixed broadband operators in the Philippines.. Select Accept to consent or Reject to decline non-essential cookies for this use. I was even a fashion blogger at one time, reporting on young emerging designers in Asia. Our annual list highlights 20 outstanding female entrepreneurs and business leaders who are transforming the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: Anya Hanson, Rana and Ivan at Hong Kong's Births, Deaths and Marriages Registrations Office on February 9. I was to check my temperature twice daily and report immediately if I came down with symptoms. Ms. Uy is a certified public accountant. Shes a tough lady. Published Suddenly, Rana and I were far more worried about our parents in the US and Lebanon, than we were for ourselves in Hong Kong. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Introducing Forbes Asia's Heroes of Philanthropy 2022 list! Com - Asia. We are celebrating outstanding entrepreneurs, scientists, vanguards and business and political leaders whose biggest achievements came after the age of 50, and they continue to be inspiring and successful in their 60's, 70's, 80's and yes even 90's! All rights reserved. A candid discussion demonstrating the power of being agile and nimble in the fast-moving and competitive startup landscape. The coronavirus forced us to stop and count our blessings. Learn more in our Cookie Policy. Forbes Staff. Forbes new first-of its-kind list - the 50 Over 50 - is going global! Thank you to all the speakers who joined my panels, it was a pleasure to have you on board Mori Trust Co. Ltd.'s MiwakoDate, Gaw Capital Partners' Goodwin Gaw, ESR's Jeffrey Perlman, RB Capital Pte ltd's Kishin RK, TDCX's Laurent Junique, Serum Institute of India Pvt. Congrats to all those who made the final cut out of the 4000+ nominations we received this year, and a big thank you to the amazing panel of judges who helped vet the nominees including Mickey Mikitani Kai-Fu Lee Kishin R K Laurence Lien Chandra Tjan Patrick Grove In Kyung Lee JP GAN Meng Ru Kuok Meena Ganesh Nisa Leung Nadiah Wan Nicole Warne Ronald Akili Janice Lee Snehal Patel, M.D., J.D. Be. Big thanks to Danielle Keeton-Olsen Karsha Green and Lan Anh Nguyen for the reporting and to Caroline Howard for the guidance throughout the project. Yet amid the anxiety and fear, a silver lining emerged. Spot market power prices more than double in Oct. Axe to fall on corrupt officials after SONA. Rana Watson is a Special Projects Senior Editor at Forbes based in Jersey City, New Jersey. Be it tech or fashion - I am always inspired by the creativity, energy and talent of those who dare to take a risk and follow their passion something I personally thrive on. Introducing 50 women over age 50 from Asia-Pacific who are reaching new heights in their industries and inspiring the regions next generation. Last year, Ms. Uy and her husband, Converge Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony H. Uy, raised $522 million in one of the Philippines largest-ever initial public offerings, Forbes said. , From semiconductors to pharmaceuticals, art, policy, science and more - meet the 50 women over 50 who are doing incredible things across industries in Asia-Pacific. But they spoke about the epidemic as if it was some distant threat, an Asian problem that would never reach their shores. Born and bred in Beirut, Lebanon my eclectic journey has taken me from Dubai to Singapore and now Hong Kong, working on all types of media from newspapers to magazines and online. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. No one checked our temperature during the layover at Londons Heathrow Airport. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. From innovative ways of delivering e-commerce and online learning services to venturing into the Web3 space, this year's list honorees are redefining the future of business and society in Asia. The citys coronavirus guidelines allow up to 20 guests at a wedding. I'm honored to be part of this important conversation to help reshape the narrative around gender and age in society. She was taken to intensive care in. Even if there was some way to fly to Lebanon, Rana would not dare exposing her family if she picked up an illness on the plane. Forbes Staff. 1 Compare that to me and Rana, who spent much of our engagement on the couch watching Tiger King (among other things). Rana Wehbe Watson 9h Report this post JUST LAUNCHED: Forbes #AsiaPowerBusinesswomen 2022 list - honoring 20 entrepreneurs and leaders from across Asia Pacific. What better way to end the year than with an acknowledgement to those donating their money as well as giving their time and personal attention to worthy causes? I'm also equally fond of Asimov's science fiction novels and skyhigh heels. If you know anyone worthy of being on the list, please nominate them via this online form https://lnkd.in/guHhABnD Select Accept to consent or Reject to decline non-essential cookies for this use. Read our privacy guidelines. Introducing 50 women over age 50 who are reaching new heights in their industries and inspiring the regions next generation. Seemingly overnight, my hotel in Seoul became eerily empty. She is very right. She has since edited all seven editions of the 30 Under 30 Asia list and directed the programming for Forbes Under 30 Asia Summits. Rana . Access to education, women empowerment and sexual- and gender-based discrimination are some of the issues addressed by the social entrepreneurs and activists on this year's list. CONVERGE ICT Solutions, Inc. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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Amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, Rana and I have just gotten married. On the other side of the planet, our families and friends in the US, Lebanon and elsewhere watch the little civil ceremony in Hong Kong streamed live on Instagram, sprinkling the video with hearts and emojis and other social media expressions of happiness. All Rights Reserved. Upon arrival in Hong Kong, health authorities put me on two-week mandatory medical surveillance. Then, throughout March, Covid-19 spread like wildfire across the Middle East, Europe and North America. Copyright 2022 Forbes Asia 100 to Watch Webinar. Rana Wehbe Watson 1w Report this post When we last wrapped up the Forbes Global CEO Conference in 2019, I had no idea it would be 3 years till I get to be on stage . Special Projects Director, Asia @forbes. 556 posts. This button displays the currently selected search type. SPEAKERS View Speakers AGENDA Photo: Keith Richburg. Britain apparently behaved as if this deadly disease wasnt happening. Finally, our wedding day arrived in May. appreciated. Learn more in our Cookie Policy. All Rights Reserved. teen kan-tn 1 : a store (as in a camp) in which food, drinks, and small supplies are sold 2 : a place of recreation and entertainment for people in military service 3 : a small container for carrying liquids (as on a hike) More from Merriam-Webster on canteen Last Updated: 22 Feb 2023 - Updated example sentences Love words? Check out this article by Maggie McGrath and Rana Wehbe Watson on the 50 leaders from Asia-Pacific who Asian Australian Organisational Psychology Inc. on LinkedIn: 50 Over 50: Asia 2023 Rana Wehbe Watson @rana_in_asia Nov 7 Just launched: Forbes #AsiaPowerBusinesswomen2022 list honoring outstanding entrepreneurs and leaders across APAC forbes.com Asia's Power Businesswomen 2022 Our annual list highlights 20 outstanding female entrepreneurs and business leaders who are transforming the Asia-Pacific region. rana_wehbe_watson. Basking in that happy moment, we had little clue that a deadly new strain of pneumonia had just been discovered in a city called Wuhan in China and the next four and a half months of our lives became our Engagement with Coronavirus.
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