Su-Mei Thompson

London, UK

CEO

Media Trust

Biography

Su-Mei Thompson is CEO of leading communications charity, Media Trust. Her career began at Linklaters as a corporate finance associate during which time she also served as a lecturer and tutor in law at Kings College, London. Su-Mei went on to hold senior management positions at The Walt Disney Company, the Financial Times and Christie’s in Asia. Most recently, Su-Mei served for 8 years as CEO of The Women’s Foundation, a philanthropic institution dedicated to the advancement of women in Hong Kong.

Personal Business Advice

Don't build a life in the context of a career, instead build a career in the context of a life.

Su-Mei Thompson’s Newsfeed

07 Feb 2018

Social media workshop to help charities in Birmingham have stronger voice

According to Su-Mei Thompson, Media Trust’s CEO: “Local communities are reeling from the erosion of local journalism with over 300 regional & local newspapers closing over the last ten years. "Meanwhile, every day, the average person scrolls through the equivalent of an Eiffel tower of social media content..."

11 Jul 2017

Special Focus: Unleashing the Leadership Potential of Women in Asia

On the occasion of the fourth EVE Program Asia-Pacific in Shanghai, experts and women leaders from the region share their experiences and bold ideas...Su-Mei Thompson, CEO, The Women’s Foundation, Creating a Level Playing Field for Women in Asia.

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Su-Mei Thompson’s Background

Media Trust

CEO

Sep 2017 - Present

London, UK

A communications charity that believes in the power of media to change lives, inspiring the media and communications industry to share their time, knowledge and creativity to benefit charities, communities and young people. Working together, they amplify charities' voices by developing their skills, creating compelling communications and connecting them with their audiences and beneficiaries.

The Women's Foundation

CEO

Jul 2009 - Aug 2017

Hong Kong, HK

The Women’s Foundation exists to promote the full and equal participation of women and girls in all aspects of Hong Kong society, by engaging in research, programmes, education and advocacy to drive measurable change.

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Other Business Interests

The Equal Opportunities Commission (Hong Kong)

Board Member and Member of the Policy & Research Committee

Hong Kong, HK

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is a statutory body established in 1996, responsible for implementing the anti-discrimination ordinances in Hong Kong.

Opera Hong Kong

Board Member

Hong Kong, HK

Opera Hong Kong is the first opera company to have been established in Hong Kong. The company was formed in July 2003 as a non-profit organization. Since its inception, Opera Hong Kong has become a firmly established part of Hong Kong’s cultural scene.

Cheltenham Ladies College

Council Member & Alumna

Cheltenham, UK

The Cheltenham Ladies' College is an independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.

30% Club

Founder of the 30% Club Hong Kong

Hong Kong, HK

Launched in March 2013, The 30% Club is working to bring more women onto Hong Kong corporate boards by raising awareness among chairmen and business leaders of the benefits of gender diversity and inspiring debate and discussion.

The University of Cambridge

Founder of the TWF Cambridge Scholarship Scheme which sponsors deserving HK students to pursue the M Phil in Gender Studies at Cambridge

Cambridge, UK

Intelligence Squared

Co-founder & Adviser

Hong Kong, HK

An organisation responsible for staging debates around the world. Founded in 2002 in London, it now operates globally in the US, Australia, Hong Kong, Greece, Chile and Israel.

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Su-Mei Thompson’s Education

Harvard Business School

Andy Choa Fellow for the SPNM Program

2014 - 2014

IMD Business School

MBA (Dean's List)

2000 - 2001

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