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Cartier Women's Initiative Awards 2017

The six laureates of the 2017 edition of the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards were revealed at the Awards ceremony held at the historical Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall in the heart of Singapore.

In a spirit of engagement and empowerment, the 2017 ceremony celebrated women entrepreneurs under the theme “Transform. Lead the change you want to see”, and brought together speakers and change makers passionate about women’s vision and values.

Presented by Sandi Toksvig, the UK broadcaster famed for promoting gender equality in politics and society, the 2017 ceremony set the tone with a keynote speech by Eunice Olsen, celebrated Singaporean TV personality and tireless champion of women’s empowerment.

During a panel discussion Cartier CEO Cyrille Vigneron and INSEAD Dean Ilian Mihov keenly exchanged with entrepreneurs Privahini Bradoo and Rosaline Chow Koo about their experiences at corporate and start up level.

In addition to receiving a year of personalized mentoring, valuable media visibility and expanding networking opportunities, each laureate competing in the current edition will be granted a place on an INSEAD Executive Program (ISEP). This year, the prize money awarded to each laureate’s business has been increased fivefold from US$ 20,000 to US$ 100,000 in recognition of their contribution to finding innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Cyrille Vigneron and Ilian Mihov announced the six laureates selected by an independent international jury amongst nearly 1900 applicants from over 120 countries.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Rick Panesar .