Friday, Dec 06, 2024

Congratulating the Inaugural Class of Our Women’s Leadership Program from the Indo-Pacific

Toronto Centre proudly congratulates the first graduating class of the Women’s Leadership Program for the Indo-Pacific.

Vicky Singmin, Ambassador of Canada to ASEAN, Global Affairs Canada, delivered congratulatory remarks at the graduation ceremony. She shared valuable insights from her distinguished career in the Canadian public service.

Esteemed women leaders, Chuchi G. Fonacier, Deputy Governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Central Bank of the Philippines), Dr. Mamta Suri, former Executive Director of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, and Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus, former Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia and current Chancellor, International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance University, also shared their leadership experiences with the graduates.

Toronto Centre designed this program to help to current and aspiring women leaders to excel in their roles. The program helps participants recognize the value of their unique experiences, skills, and perspectives in contributing to the success and effectiveness of their organizations. This program aligns with the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5: Gender Equality.

The program bridges theoretical knowledge with the practical realities faced by women financial supervisors and regulators in the workplace. Through interactive dialogue and practical exercises, participants learned innovative leadership practices and strategies. They also gained opportunities to apply their learnings within the context of supervisory agencies and central banks.

Toronto Centre has established a vibrant alumni network of women supervisors, enabling graduates to support one another, share experiences, and address common challenges. We are pleased to welcome our newest graduating class of 15 to this group.

Toronto Centre has been offering this coveted program annually since its launch in 2020, and will be offering two cohorts, Sub-Saharan Africa and Indo-Pacific, in 2025. Please read our program catalogue for more information.