Chapter Founder

Past President's Note

“It has been my greatest pleasure to serve IWFCI Singapore Chapter since 2007 and my greatest pleasure knowing and working alongside with my Singapore comrade and my global business associates from Australia, Mongolia, Japan, India, Malaysia, South Korea, Indonesia and South Africa.”

Ann is an Environmentalist, Humanitarian, Philanthropist, Publisher and Serial Social Entrepreneur.

Ann social businesses bring her to many countries and during her travel she became concern with the living environment, the community, youth and women entrepreneurship. This inspired her devotion and commitment to the environment, education for youth and wellbeing of financially challenged women.

She shared her passion speaking at various international platforms on business and environmental issue and was featured on magazines, newspapers, radio and documentary TV.

She received a Merit of Excellence by the Central Government of Vietnam for her community contribution, Global Humanitarian Award by World Peace Human Rights Mission, Energy Global National Award for her environmental Impact to the society, Honour Award by IWFCI International for her services above and beyond and Honorary Doctorate from Universal Institute of Professional Management  (UIPM) – Honoris Causa in recognition for her outstanding contributions to the community, both locally and internationally.  

Her interview by Channel News Asia https://www.mewatch.sg/episode/A-Singaporean-Abroad-S3-E6-Ann-Phua-51509

Ann Phua

Founder, Past President, International Women’s Federation of Commerce and Industry (Singapore)

Global Trade Ambassador, International Women’s Federation of Commerce and Industry (Global)

President & Founder, Hemispheres Foundation Pte Ltd

Director & Co-Founder, Hope Villages Fund

Her past board appointments include Executive Board Member in the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO), President of Business and Professional Women’s Association – 3rd Chapter and 3rd Vice President of the Federation of Singapore Business and Professional Women’s Singapore.

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