From an olympic swimmer and champion of diversity in the beauty and media industries to tattoo artists making a difference, here are eighty women creating positive change in the city
As International Women’s Day approaches, we revisit some of the inspiring women Tatler Hong Kong had the chance to feature over the past year. And from breaking the glass ceiling in male-dominated industries to championing empowerment and diversity through art and charities, some truly amazing ladies who are all making waves in their fields have impacted our city in various ways.
Because in a world that is still working towards being kinder to women, it’s not enough to only reach up to climb to the top ourselves, we need to be reaching back to lift other women up as well. Here are eight women leading the charge in Hong Kong.
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Eva Yu, president and managing director of L'Oréal Hong Kong
Eva Yu is a powerful ally and supporter of other women in the beauty industry. As the first Asian woman to lead L'Oréal Hong Kong, she works hard to elevate other women in the company in an effort to build an inclusive team that can offer the industry diverse perspectives and approaches.
“The beauty industry is not just a woman’s business”, she says. “We create products for people of all identities, cultures and backgrounds and we strive to have diverse teams.”
Read Eva Yu’s full interview here.