In general, women network less than men, tend not to take care of relationships strategically, and above all, do not promote themselves enough.
To address all the above and do it right, on November 24th, 2021, a group of founding members connected via video call to officially kick off the “Italian Professional Women in Cambodia (IPWC). ” IPWC is the first business networking group for Italian professional women living, working, or doing business in Cambodia.
Says Luisa Gentile, Founder of IPWC, Italian-Cambodian Business Association Strategic Advisor, Director of Professionals Doing Good. “The group’s purpose is to create a place (also virtual) where to meet like-minded professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs. We come from different sectors and jobs, have different ages and careers path. However, we share a common cultural heritage, Italian roots, and common challenges because of our being women“.
Adds Francesca Andreini, Honorary President of IPWC, writer, cultural event planner, guest lecturer at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, spouse of the Ambassador of Italy in Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand “This network is an excellent opportunity to share life experiences, create meaningful social and professional relationships, and exchange ideas. I am looking forward to more Italian professional women in Cambodia joining us.”
IPCW founding members are:
- Francesca Cainelli, Specialist Physician at the Advanced European Medicare Center and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University Puthisastra
- Giovanna Morandi, Managing Director and Co-owner at Navutu Dreams Resort and Wellness Retreat in Siem Reap and Fiji.
- Ginevra Boatto, Southeast Asia Representative at World Monuments Fund
- Jennifer Morellato, Entrepreneur and co-founder of the brand Smateria
- Martina Cannetta, Country Representative of Il Nodo Cooperazione Internazionale Onlus and Director of Artisans of Silver
- Sara Monti, Lawyer, Legal Advisor, International Tax Expert, Eurocham, and ICBA Board Member.
IPCW is an independent of any political or corporate interests self-managed, self-directed, volunteer-based group. So far, it has received the endorsement of the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia, the Italian-Cambodian Business Association, and the Honorary Consulate of Italy in Phnom Penh.
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If you are interested in joining the IPWC or representing a women’s network and would like to build strategic partnerships with IPWC or any other inquiries, don’t hesitate to contact Luisa Gentile.
