Watch: Heartwarming stories from leaders on the 'superwomen' in their lives this IWD 2025

Whether a mentor at work, or a single mother who raised her children, here are the women who have played a pivotal role in shaping these six leaders into who they are today.

As we celebrate women and #AccelerateAction this International Woman’s Day, we at HRO asked HR leaders to share a woman in their life that has inspired them to do better each day.

From stories of their office mentors being exemplary roles models, to an ode to the mothers who made sacrifices to raise them, each leader expressed their personal stories and gratitude towards the woman in their lives this year.

Meet them and hear their stories in the video below:

• Cindy Choong, Director of APAC Finance and Global Business Service Director, APAC, ADM
• Jane Tham, Head of HR APAC, WS Audiology
• Irene Xu, HR Director, Singapore & China, MullenLowe Singapore
• Subhashini Chandran, Senior Vice President, Social Impact, APEMEA, Mastercard
• Jana Dawson, Deputy CEO, Academic & Examination Board, and Faculty, The School of Positive Psychology
• Lasanka Perera, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Independent Reserve

READ MORE: Let’s #AccelerateAction this International Women’s Day 2025

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