This portal brings together and supports women and non-binary business leaders, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in Canada and across Asia. By becoming a CanWIN member, you are joining an international network to learn, collaborate, mentor or be mentored, celebrate success, and make connections to grow your business in Asian markets.
About
A cross-Pacific business network of Canadian women and non-binary folks supporting each other in global trade
The CanWIN ethos:
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Culture
A global culture of openness, creativity, and generosity to support women entrepreneurs, founders, and business people in Canada and across Asia.
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Commerce
An understanding that success in international commerce is built on access to quality connections, exciting people, new ideas, best practices, and constant learning.
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Community
A community of diverse entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and supporters of gender equality who generously share with the community their insights, opportunities, expertise, and mentorship, creating an inclusive Canada-Asia business community for women.
CanWIN would not be possible without the leadership and vision of its executive advisory group, the CanWIN Council:
President and CEO, dnaPower Inc., Inaugural Chair, CanWIN
Chancellor, Toronto Metropolitan University, Inaugural Vice-chair, CanWIN (Canada)
Vice-President, Central Canada Office, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Founder, Anchor Taiwan
Co-founder & Director, Bakers Delight Holdings / COBS Bread
CEO, Warrikal Pty Ltd & Managing Director, Kirrikin
Chair, Federation of Māori Authorities
Chair Emerita for SFU Board of Governors and former Vice President & Investment Counsellor at RBC Phillips, Hager & North Investment Counsel
Senior Vice-President Small Business, Partnerships and Head of Insurance, Export Development Canada
Founder, Coralus
President & Chief Scientist, Baycrest Health Sciences & President and Chief Scientist, CABHI
Former President and Representative Director, Moderna Japan
Chairperson and Representative Director of Japan Women’s Innovative Network (J-WIN) & Chief Executive Officer, Global Research Institute (Japan)
CEO, Réseau des Femmes d'affaires du Québec
Assistant Deputy Minister & Chief Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada
President, NCSOFT (Korea) & Chief Executive Officer, NCWEST (Korea)