Nikki Davies - Founder, CoNEXTion

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Network Power<100 people

Roles

🧨50%

Consulting

🔥37%

Startup Founder

💸37%

Marketing

Geos

🇩🇪25%

Germany

🇮🇳25%

India

🇦🇪12%

United Arab Emirates

Work Background

Curly Property LimitedDirector

Jan. 2024Scotland, United KingdomExecutive Director of property investment portfolio in Scotland, United Kingdom.

FT Women in Business AsiaAdvisory Board Member

Mar. 2021 - Nov. 2023Hong Kong SARAs the Advisory Board Member, I played a key role in advising the Financial Times initiative, offering practical and relevant content, and extending support to its members across Asia.

The Conference Board’s Asia Council for Gender EquityFounding and ExCo Member

Mar. 2019 - Nov. 2023AsiaAs a thought leader, I spearheaded initiatives to advance gender equity across Asia for all genders.

First Class Academic Consultancy LimitedFounder and Executive Director

Sep. 1999 - Oct. 2015As the Executive Director of First Class Tutorial Academy and Sino College, I ensured academic excellence and paved the way for students to enrol in higher education degrees at overseas universities. I also managed the Human Capital and Financial strategy for this organisation.

Alive NetworksOnline Educational Consultant

Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2001Developing the online learning strategy to complement a lifestyle television channel for an Asia audience.

OnLine Education LimitedManaging Director

Jan. 1996 - Dec. 2000Delivery on the development strategy and raising of investment for this internet start-up education provider.

Stirling Royal Infirmary NHS TrustConsultant

Jun. 1995 - May. 1996Part-time consultant in the IT Support Department

Inspiring Girls Hong KongBoard Chair

Dec. 2023Hong Kong SAR

CoNEXTion.onlineFounder

Nov. 2023HybridCoaching. Facilitating. Speaking. Consulting.

Prudential plcGroup Diversity and Inclusion Director

Sep. 2020 - Nov. 2023Hong KongI led global stakeholders in defining and implementing a comprehensive strategy embedded across the business as it transformed to a dual listed entity in the UK and Hong Kong with a focus on growing the Asia and Africa Insurance and Asset Management markets. The goal was to deepen belonging through embracing inclusive mindsets and behaviours and embedding the principles of diversity and inclusion in leadership, our products, processes and procedures, with impact measured by how people experienced the organisation. I represented Prudential's Diversity & Inclusion initiatives to our Board, ExCos, ESG Committees, external benchmarking organisations, investor bodies, and at a broad range of industry events. Notable achievements under my leadership include helping the company obtain a position on Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index from 2021 to 2023, igniting PRUCommunities, developing and implementing Hybrid Working Framework, policies, and Playbook, creating a Recruitment Playbook, and embedding inclusive behaviours into our company values. With Prudential I also developed global DEIB training, rolling out a Global Inclusion e-learning and the Inclusive Leadership Profile, educating and fostering inclusivity across the organisation.

Sunbeam Children's FoundationBoard Member - ExCo Member - Volunteer

Jun. 2020 - Nov. 2023Hong KongI was the Chair of the Fundraising Committee of the Board and was responsible for raising HKD4.5m annually and spearheading fundraising for special projects.

Credit SuisseHead of Diversity and Inclusion, Asia Pacific

Apr. 2018 - Aug. 2020Hong KongIn this role, I served as the Global Project Lead for our Belonging and Culture Change Initiative. My responsibilities encompassed Employee Networks management and driving international initiatives, including but not limited to International Women's Day, IDAHOBIT, Pride, Family Day, and Disability Awareness. In addition, I took charge of overseeing the APAC Employee Networks and ensuring their strategic alignment with our organisational objectives. My role involved spearheading regional inclusion initiatives aimed at enhancing representation across the board, and assumed responsibility for the D&I Strategy in the APAC Region.

Credit SuisseHead of Diversity & Inclusion, Campus Recruitment APAC and Business Delivery Centres

Jul. 2015 - Jan. 2020Hong KongDuring my tenure, I led global recruitment and brand building strategies to support the junior talent pipeline for Asia Pacific Division and our support centres in India, Poland and the US. I also implemented and led the Virtual Recruitment strategy for the APAC Region and global Business Delivery Centres. This strategy led to 600+ intern recruitments per year, boasting a conversion rate of over 70% to full-time positions and over 40% female hires.

Credit SuisseHong Kong Women’s Network, Head

Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2018Hong KongChampioned initiatives such as International Women’s Day celebrations, enhanced parental leave policies, and the introduction of the Male Ally Programme in collaboration with The Women’s Foundation.

Credit SuisseHead of Talent Development Investment Bank and Asset Management Asia Pacific

Oct. 2012 - Jul. 2015I successfully developed and executed the learning strategy for the investment bank and asset management businesses in APAC. My responsibilities also extended to designing and implementing promotion programs and facilitating international off-site delivery for Front Office teams.

Morgan StanleyVice President

May. 2011 - Sep. 2012My role encompassed the development and delivery of extensive Bank-wide Induction Programs, tailored to individuals from interns all the way up to Vice Presidents, for both new hires and internal promotions. I also managed the Analyst & Associate development and promotion programs for front office and support functions in Asia.