RESEARCHERS

Message from the Head Researcher

Myonghee Kim
Executive Director
Asia Pacific Information Network Center(APWINC)
Sookmyung Women’s University, Korea
Welcome!!
I am very pleased to be leading this project as head researcher on behalf of APWINC and APEC. I feel that this research is extremely timely, relevant, and significant considering today’s global climate and the current state of female entrepreneurship around the world.

The purpose of this research study was to identify the best practices of women entrepreneurs engaging with ICT/smart technologies to run theirbusinesses and to disseminate this information across APEC. This study was driven by an urgent need to help APEC women to get better prepared for the digital economy and the 4th industrial revolution in which ICT/smart technologies are playing an increasingly important role.

I truly appreciate the 21 researchers who collaborated on this research project. Special thanks to the 24 women entrepreneurs who were willing to sharetheir stories and life experiences. Without the commitment from the researchers and women entrepreneurs, this study would not have been possible.

I hope that the findings from this study will be useful to many stakeholders, including women entrepreneurs, policy makers, and future women leaders.


Economy Name Title/Organization
Austrailia
Patrice Braun Adjunct Professor in Research & Innovation/
Federation University Austrailia
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Ph.D. in Regional Small Business Network Development underpinned by ICT
  • Master by Research on the Use of the Internet for Community Informatics

  • Asia-Pacific Centre for Women & Technology (APCWT): Director
  • International Taskforce for Women and Technology (ITF): Executive committee
  • Centre for women’s enterprise & employment and the research: Consulting expert
  • Australian Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AWCCI): Chair
Brunei
Sophiana Chua Abdullah Researcher/
Center for Strategic and Policy Studies (CSPS)
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science in UK

  • Prime Minister’s Office: (Current) Senior Special Duties Officer
  • ICT sub-committee of the National Accreditation Council, Ministry of Education: (Current) Member
  • Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB)
    : (Former) Principal Lecturer & Dean in the Faculty of Business & Information Technology
  • Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI): (Former) Board member
Canada
Veronika Moulton Research Assistant / Penny Appeal
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Master's degree in Education & Health Promotion and International Development from University College London, United Kingdom

  • Penny Appeal (2017-) : Research Assistant
  • Research & Development - Health Systems Performance, Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) (2013) : Research Assistant
  • Applied Health Sciences Dean's Office, University of Waterloo (2012) : Alumni Advancement Assistant
  • Medical Administration Office, Trillium Health Centre (2011) : Project Assistant
Chile
Ansonia Lillo Tor President/University Santo Tomas, Campus Arica
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Doctorate in Business Administration and Management from Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain

  • University Santo Tomas, Campus Arica (2006-)
    : President & Participant in International Missions of Technological & Academic Transfer
  • European Union and Andean Community Project about “International Training in negotiations” (2003-2006)
    : Project Assistant/Consultant for for Mining Contractors SME, funded by Ministry of Economic,Promotion and Tourism of Chile
  • University Arturo Prat (2000-2003)
    : Director of Special Projects such as Quality Improvement in Higher Education, Mining Technology Center, etc.
  • Metalurgica y Construcciones (1993-1999)
    : Operations manager
  • University of Tarapaca (1989-1993)
    : Professor at Faculty of Engineering, Industrial Department and Mechanical Department
China
Xu Li General Manager & Venture Capitalist/
Beijing Oriental HG Venture Capital Co.,Ltd
Education & Work and Career Experiences
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Hong Kong
Teri Ham Consultant/
Asia Pacific Women's Information Network Center (APWINC) of Sookmyung Women's University
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Master's degree in Education, Gender & International Development from University College London(UCL) institute of Education, UK

  • TomoCube, Inc. (2016): COO & Member of Board of Directors
  • International Development Consultant (2014- )
    : Consultant in international development, leadership training, education solutions, and talent management
  • IBM (2000-2006/2009-2011) : Global Leadership Development Program Manager(2011-2014)
    : Audit Team Leader (2009-2011)
    : Cost Office Lead(PM) (2000-2006)
  • Recipient of
    : IBM Marketing and Communications Forward Thinker Award
    : Seoul Quality of Life Monitor award
    : APEC Business & Professional Women Business Incubator Project Certificate of Achievement
Stephen Ham Web Developer
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from University of Colorado Boulder, USA

  • Web developer & recent CS graduate seeking an entry- to mid-level position to support web applications or services using the latest technologies, on either the front-end or back-end
Indonesia
Olivia Deliani Hutagaol Lecturer & Associate Dean of Digital Media Communication & Advertising/ The School of Public Relations-Jarkarta (STIKOM LSPR)
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • On Doctoral in Communication at Sahid University Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Master's degree in Public Relations-Marketing Communications from The London School of Public Relation Jakarta, Indonesia

  • Started her career experienced in 1999, where she acted as a graphic designer at Grafik McCann Erickson Advertising, Ms. Hutagoal moved to STIKOM LSPR as a full time lecturer, thesis advisor, and researcher
Japan
Teri Ham Consultant/
Asia Pacific Women's Information Network Center (APWINC) of Sookmyung Women's University
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Master's degree in Education, Gender & International Development from University College London(UCL) institute of Education, UK

  • TomoCube, Inc. (2016): COO & Member of Board of Directors
  • International Development Consultant (2014- )
    : Consultant in international development, leadership training, education solutions, and talent management
  • IBM (2000-2006/2009-2011) : Global Leadership Development Program Manager(2011-2014)
    : Audit Team Leader (2009-2011)
    : Cost Office Lead(PM) (2000-2006)
  • Recipient of
    : IBM Marketing and Communications Forward Thinker Award
    : Seoul Quality of Life Monitor award
    : APEC Business & Professional Women Business Incubator Project Certificate of Achievement
Stephen Ham Web Developer
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from University of Colorado Boulder, USA

  • Web developer & recent CS graduate seeking an entry- to mid-level position to support web applications or services using the latest technologies, on either the front-end or back-end
Korea
Kyungmi Kim General Manager/
Asia Pacific Women's Information Network Center (APWINC) of Sookmyung Women's University
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Doctor's degree in Business Administration from Korea University, ROK
  • MBA from Sook,myung Women's University, ROK

  • Center for Fair Trade and Consumer Protection at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST) (2013- ): Expert researcher
  • Lecturer in Marketing and MA at various universities such as Korea , Sookmyung Women's Univeristy,
    Sungshin Women's University, Ajou University, etc.
  • META Business Institute (2010): Director
  • Esquire (2004-2009): Department Head
  • GDS Korea Consultant (2003): Senior ressearcher
  • META Business Institute (1997-2002): Senior ressearcher
  • Daehong Communications Marketing Strategic Center (1996-1997): R.A.
  • Center for Entrepreneurship Education at Korea University (1992-1994): Researcher
Malaysia
Parveen Kaur Senior Lecture/University Malaysia Sarawak
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Ph.D. in Sociology from University Malaya, Malaysia
  • M. Ph. in Human Development from University Malaya, Malaysia

  • Over 20 years of academic experience including leading, researching, teaching, training, supervising and consulting
  • A recipient of the prestigious scholarship Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Japan)
Mexico
Perla Buenrostro Rodriguez Entrepreneur/Bolder Group
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Master’s Degree in International Law from The Graduate Institute Geneva, Switzerland (Awarded a complementary scholarship by the Mexican Ministry of Education)

  • International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) (2008-2016):
    Managing editor puentes, editor, assistant editor & research associate
  • Womerang (2014-2016): Founding Partner
  • Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru(2016)/Universidad Exernado de Colombia(2015, 2013)/ Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico(2015)/Escuela Libre de Derecho(2014): Professor in International Law & Sustainable Development
  • United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) (2007):
    Assistant Economic Affairs Officer at the Division on Investment, Technology, and Enterprise Development
  • Permanent Mission of Chile & Mexico to the World Trade Organization (2003-2006):
    Legal Advisor
New Zealand
Mahsa Mohaghegh Lecturer/Auckland University of Technology
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Ph. D. in Computer Engineering from Massey University, New Zealand
  • Master's Degree in Computer Engineering from University of Science and Technology, Iran

  • Unitec Institute of Technology (2008-)
    : Senior Lecturer & Outreach Development Manager (2014-2017)
    : Programme Leader (2013-2014)
    : Lecturer (2008-)
  • Award
    2013-2017: Awarded funding from Google to run Computer Science for High Schools
    2017: Finalist in Westpac Women of Influence awards, Nominee for New Zealander of the Year
    2016: Westpac Women of Influence finalist
    2015: New Zealand Women of Influence Awards finalist
    2014: Google Asia Pacific Anita Borg Committee member
    2013: Winner of Emerging Leader category at Westpac Women of Influence awards
Peru
Maria del Carmen Ferrua Allen Director of the Social Outreach Center/
Universidad Femenina Del Sagrado Corazón
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Doctor's degree in Education from Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazon, Peru
  • Master's degree in Education (Major:University Teaching) from Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazon, Peru

  • Universidad Femenina Del Sagrado Corazon (1978-1979/1986-current): Academic training, Research, University social responsibility and management
  • Office of Consumer Education, Ministry of Fisheries (1980-1986): Head of Research Unit
  • Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (1990-2005)
    : National and international Consultant by contract
Papua New Guinea
Priscilla Kevin Director & Entrepreneur / In4Net Limited
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (with Merit)

  • Over 15 years experience in the ICT industry with vast business knowledge and experience in both private and public enterprises
  • Recipient of : International Visitors Leadership program (IVLP) in U.S.A for Women in STEM project (First PNG female recipient) in 2015
    : Fellowship to ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) to attend the 54th global meeting in Dublin Ireland to promote its role and interaction in 2015
Philippines
Joy Munsayac-Cacal Program Manager, 5BY20 initiative of Coca-Cola Company
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Double bachelor's degrees:
    One in Political Science and Philosophy from University of the Philippines Baguio, Philippines & the other in Phychology from Central Luzon State University, Philippines

  • 15 years of solid experience in social development, program management, and writing work
  • Coca-Cola Philippines (2011- ) : Consultant & Program manager of 5by20 global initiative/STAR Program
  • Sourcefit Philippines & LTC Global (2011-2012) Seinior SEO Speicialist
  • Lola grande foundation for women & children (2009-2011) : Project Manager
  • Philippines Comission on Women(PCW) (2008):International affairs officer
  • Philippines Rural Reconstruction Movement (2006-2008) : Research associate
Russia
Irina Saltikova Technical director / ANO APE “Ericsson Training Center"
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Ph. D. holder

  • Over 20 years of experienc as manager and business trainer: Ericsson AB (Sweden), Telecom Paris (France), Ericsson Telecomunicazioni SpA (Italy)
  • Teaching
    : Federal program lecturer in Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy
    : Public Administration and MBA program lecturer in Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics
  • Membership
    : Expert of Women’ Entrepreneurship Development Committee in responsible for international initiatives development at OPORA RUSSIA
    : Co-organizer and mentor of APEC Business Efficiency and Success Target(BEST) Award
Veronika Peshkova Founder & Leader/IExpert
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • MBA from Kingston Business School, UK

  • Over 20 years of experience as manager in leading corporations in retail, healthcare, engineering and FMCG, such as DANONE, Maersk, Rolf Group
  • Teaching: MBA and EMBA programs’ lecturer in UK (Kingston University) and Russia (Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration)
  • Membership
    : Executive Board member at OPORA RUSSIA
    : Expert Council of Women' Entrepreneurship Development Committee
    : Co-organizer and mentor of APEC Business Efficiency and Success Target(BEST) Award
Singapore
Irene Boey Consulting Director/Integral Solution (Asia) Pte Ltd
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • MBA in Entrepreneurial Management

  • Over 2015 years of business and marketing experience in consumer, electronics and IT industries
  • Adjunct lecturer at Singapore Institute of Management and ISS-NUS
  • Member of the Women Leader’s Network (WLN)
  • Chair & Speaker at various APEC’s WLN and Ebusiness Forums on various themes involving women and e-businesses in various countries
Chinese Taipei
Li-Hsuan(Helen) Lee Researcher/
Foundation for Women’s Rights Promotion and Development
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Ph.D. in Money and Banking from National Chengchi University, Chinese Taipei
  • M.A. in Finance and Cooperative Management from National Taipei University, Chinese Taipei

  • Taiwan Venture Capital: Project manager/Consultant on the issues in Women and Entrepreneurship.
  • APEC PPWE: Regularly involved in the projects and invited to speak at the APEC workshops
Thailand
Kamolrat Intaratat Director/
Development Communication Knowledge
Management Center(CCDKM) of Sukhothai
Thammathirat Open University(STOU)
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Ph.D. in Development Communication and Development Management & Agricultural Extension and Community Development from University of the Philippines, Philippines & University of Queensland, Australia under University Consortium Program(SEARCA)

  • Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University: (Current) Assoc. Professor under the Faculty of Communication
  • Asia Pacific Telecentre Network (APTN)
    (2012-2016): Chair
  • Award winning career 2012 : Outstanding Alumni of Asia Fellow Association(AFA) 2014 : Outstanding Alumni Award of SEARCA and UPLB 2015 : Innovation Education Award by UNESCO 2015 : GEM-TECH Awards by UN Women & ITU 2016 : Outstanding Talent Award of the University
USA
Teri Ham Consultant/
Asia Pacific Women's Information Network Center (APWINC) of Sookmyung Women's University
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Master's degree in Education, Gender & International Development from University College London(UCL) institute of Education, UK

  • TomoCube, Inc. (2016): COO & Member of Board of Directors
  • International Development Consultant (2014- )
    : Consultant in international development, leadership training, education solutions, and talent management
  • IBM (2000-2006/2009-2011) : Global Leadership Development Program Manager(2011-2014)
    : Audit Team Leader (2009-2011)
    : Cost Office Lead(PM) (2000-2006)
  • Recipient of
    : IBM Marketing and Communications Forward Thinker Award
    : Seoul Quality of Life Monitor award
    : APEC Business & Professional Women Business Incubator Project Certificate of Achievement
Stephen Ham Web Developer
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from University of Colorado Boulder, USA

  • Web developer & recent CS graduate seeking an entry- to mid-level position to support web applications or services using the latest technologies, on either the front-end or back-end
Viet Nam
Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy Director/
Research Center for Female Labour and Gender, Institute of Labour Science and Social
Affairs(ILSSA), Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs(MOLISA)
Education & Work and Career Experiences
  • Master's degree in Economics and Public Management from Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium & National Economics University, Viet Nam

  • Research Center for Female Labour and Gender, ILSSA, MOLISA (1995- )
    1995-2003: Researcher
    2003-2009: Deputy Direcor
    2009- : Director