Diane Wang Wins Silver Stevie for Women Empowerment Advocacy

DHGATE Group founder Diane Wang has won the Silver Stevie® Award for “Women Helping Women in the Government or Non-Profit” at the 21st Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. This marks her fifth Stevie Award overall and highlights her extensive advocacy for women through initiatives such as APEC Women Connect and The Inner Mountain Foundation, which was also honored with a Bronze Stevie for Organization of the Year.

DHGATE Group Founder Diane Wang Wins Silver Stevie® Award for Uplifting Women in Business

The Inner Mountain Foundation empowers individuals by addressing personal barriers to growth and fostering a ripple effect of transformation. The foundation reflects Diane’s personal philosophy, expanded upon in her new book, The Inner Mountain: Discover Your True Spirit, Strength, and Potential, published by Forbes Books.

Diane’s lifelong dedication to women’s empowerment includes founding APEC Women Connect, which has trained over 100,000 female entrepreneurs since 2016, and co-hosting the annual APEC Women Connect “Her Power” Entrepreneurship Competition. Diane also serves on global leadership platforms such as the WTO Director-General’s Business Advisory Group and the APEC Business Advisory Council, advancing opportunities for women in digital inclusion and leadership.

Forging Founders Staff

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