Our Team

As Chief Executive Officer, Janet drives the overall strategic direction and sustainability of Community Business.   

With over 40 years of work experience, Janet has built a successful career as a senior leader covering a broad range of disciplines. Prior to joining Community Business in 2019 as the Chief Operating Officer, she led strategic business planning, programme management, corporate governance, change management, organisational effectiveness and talent development. Originally from Brisbane, Australia, Janet is now based in Hong Kong. 

Janet specialises in strategic leadership, organisational development, and fostering inclusive environments, leading Community Business in its mission to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across Asia. She works with teams to open channels of communication, develop talent, and create inclusive environments that drive organisational success. 

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Janet holds a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences from Swinburne University of Technology and an Advanced Diploma in Programme and Project Management. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, alumni of The Women's Foundation Mentoring Programme of Hong Kong, and a member of the 30% Club of Hong Kong Steering Committee. 

As the Director of Operations, Asha plays a pivotal role in guiding the strategic direction and sustainability for Community Business as a not-for-profit organization. Her leadership extends to overseeing the overall success of CB India, driving the development and execution of long-term plans towards organization’s sustainability, amplifying positive impact across India.

Asha is a seasoned operations leader and CXO advisor with over 25 years of strategic leadership in driving large-scale transformations and standardizing operations. She excels in establishing robust governance frameworks, streamlining processes, and delivering substantial cost savings while ensuring sustainable growth. Her expertise lies in designing and implementing solutions that prioritize financial prudence, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency, all while aligning operations with organizational goals.

Prior to joining Community Business, as SVP at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia-India (CBAi), she led end-to-end global workforce management and vendor engagement for a 3,000+ FTE business unit, while also overseeing business management for the India wing of 1000 FTE’s.

A global Indian, Asha hails from southern India, was born in the north, studied in the west, and fell in love with Europe during her stay in Romania and Hungary. Proficient in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and elementary Romanian, she is currently based in Bangalore, India.

Asha holds a degree in Hotel and Nutrition Administration and has earned certifications in Lean Six Sigma, ontological coaching, and outcome-based coaching from ICF-accredited institutions, reflecting her deep interest in cultural and social anthropology.

Outside of work, she is an avid nature photographer, finding inspiration in the natural world. She is dedicated to fostering inclusive, customer-centric teams and is passionate about continuous growth. Asha is committed to driving meaningful change as Community Business embarks on its next evolutionary journey.

Jeiz Robles (she/her) is a Filipina, bisexual, neurodivergent woman recognised globally on the Top 20 of Involve's Global LGBT+ Future Leaders for several years. She champions societal inclusion by influencing Diversity & Inclusion strategies, policies and programs through active work with Employee Resource Groups, Business Leaders and Civil Society Organisations. As Community Business’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director (DE&I), she is responsible for the strategic direction of Community Business’ DE&I offerings.

Prior to joining Community Business, Jeiz worked with IBM in various capacities for 14 years. As APAC Marketplace Diversity Leader, she leveraged on IBM's experience and thought leadership on global diversity & talent management to build and strengthen customer relationships and identify new business & collaboration opportunities for IBM within the Asia.

Prior to joining Marketplace Diversity, she worked with IBM Consulting leading delivery of HR & Talent Services for various industries globally. Jeiz's decade of experience in the company has revolved around leading HR services through transformation, robotic process automation and analytics. She has lead user-centric innovation by use of Design Thinking and Agile ways of working.

As a passionate champion for inclusion, her work with the LGBT+ community in her country has pioneered inclusive programs in ASEAN region which other companies have followed suit gaining several recognitions worldwide.

Outside her various experience in IBM, she is one of the Trustees for the Philippine Financial & Inter-industry Pride (PFIP) where she ran industry-leading initiatives including publishing the PFIP Playbook, founding its Advocacy by Leadership Enablement Program, ran and speak on its Leadership Forums, Pride summits and more. She also was one of the Co-chairs of the Philippine Business Disability Network and recognising the importance of intersectionality and Diversity and Inclusion beyond the workplace, she and her wife have Cofounded The National Inclusion Council of the Philippines that have enabled them to reach and support LGBTQ+ youth and enable workplace inclusion for the local government.

Johnny is the Senior Operations Manager, based in Hong Kong. He is mainly responsible for the operations of Community Business including people and talent, technology, systems and processes, and office administration.

Prior to this role, he was the Programme Manager of DIAN, and was responsible for event, project and member management as well as communications of the DIAN network. He also worked for Community Business as an intern when he was a university student, providing support to administration and other teams.

A graduate of Lingnan University in Hong Kong, Johnny holds a Bachelor's degree in Contemporary English Studies. He is native in Cantonese, and fluent in English and Mandarin.

Eliana is the Senior Programme Manager of Events & Strategic Partnerships, based in Hong Kong. She is mainly responsible for managing both internal and external events, as well as fostering partnership with different organisations. Since 2022, she leads impactful organisational initiatives including the Community Business Awards. In this role, she has successfully showcased numerous finalists and their exemplary DE&I and wellbeing practices, collaborating with a diverse range of organisations and experts from both business and community sectors to drive social change.

Prior to joining Community Business, Eliana worked at an IT company, assisting in event management and copywriting. She also worked in an NGO, coordinating workshops and seminars, which help small to medium-sized non-profits grow better in serving the communities. With this work experience, Eliana has developed a strong interest in marketing and communications. She would like to develop her career in related areas and make positive changes to the society.

A graduate of The Open University of Hong Kong, Eliana holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with Honours in Professional Accounting. She is also the third cohort of StoryTaler's Advanced Mental Health Advocacy Training. She is native in Cantonese, fluent in Mandarin and English.

Ron is the Senior Manager, Consulting, Training & Campaigns at Community Business. With over 10 years of experience in human resources and learning & development, Ron has honed his expertise in training individuals and teams to drive transformational change. His diverse project experience spans a wide range of industries, including sales and marketing, hospitality, banking and finance. 

Ron's expertise lies in leadership development, sales enablement, team building, customer service and personal branding. He is proficient in developing and facilitating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programmes that promote understanding, respect, and inclusive practices within organisations. 

Ron has successfully facilitated transformative learning initiatives in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, and Taiwan. He delivers trainings in both English and Tagalog. 

Ron's dedication to continuous professional growth is evident in his extensive credentials, which include certifications as a DiSC Trainer, Life/Executive Coach, and Master Trainer. He believes that training is not merely to inform, but to inspire. 

Felix is the Business Operations Manager based in Hong Kong. He is responsible for providing general office support and to ensure everything is running smoothly.

Prior to joining Community Business, Felix worked as a private tutor teaching English and Maths to adults and kids. During high school, he volunteered at an elderly care home on the weekends to help out.

Felix holds a Master's degree in Organisational Management and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. He is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.

Kopal is the Social Impact Manager at Community Business, based in Hong Kong. Prior to Community Business, Kopal ran her own business in content writing, marketing, PR and community management working with entrepreneurs in Hong Kong and Singapore. Previously she has also had experience in academic research, HR and talent acquisition.

Kopal has a Masters in Social Organisational Psychology from Columbia University and a Bachelors in Economics and Finance from HKUST. She was born in India and brought up in Hong Kong, before moving to New York. She is an active volunteer across various organisations in Hong Kong including MindHK, TEDx Tin Hau Women and Hong Kong Dog Rescue.

Nisha is a Programme Manager for the Network based in India.

Prior to Community Business, Nisha worked as a Manager in an NGO, she was responsible for leading the Mental Health Programme, and coordinating other educational programmes for children from low-income households. 

Nisha is Psychologist with a Master's in Psychology. She is fluent in English, Hindi and Malayalam. 

Olivia is the Manager of Research based in Hong Kong. She reports directly to the Head of Social Impact and is responsible for driving Community Business’s pioneering research projects across India and the Asia region. She will be collaborating with key internal stakeholders, identifying new project opportunities and working closely with the Marketing & Communications team to produce innovative research projects. 

Prior to joining Community Business, Olivia worked in the education sector in Hong Kong, in a variety of consultancy and hands on roles and volunteered for an NGO in England as a research assistant focusing on climate change and education. 

Olivia is deeply passionate about producing contemporary research that illuminates new perspectives, challenges the rhetoric surrounding minority groups and advocates for social inclusion. She believes that shining a spotlight on personal narratives and promoting storytelling will transform research making it more vibrant and accessible, as well as adding a level of personability that people can connect with. 

A graduate from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Olivia holds a MSc degree in Humanitarian Health Program Management. 

Premadas is the Finance Manager for Community Business. He is responsible for day-to-day accounting and finance operations such as accounts receivables, payables, bank reconciliation and assisting in auditing, as well as statutory filings and statutory payments, payroll, handling vendor and customer issues, and coordination with the external departments.

Prior to Community Business, Premadas worked for organisations such as Prestige Group as Assistant Manager, Pierian Services Pvt Ltd and Kirloskar Group.

Premadas has a BBA in Finance and an MBA in Financial Management. He speaks English, Hindi, Kannada and Telugu.

As a Marketing and Communications Manager, Tejaswi is responsible for providing marketing, content and design support for programmes and events, reporting directly to the Director of Social Impact.

Tejaswi has previously worked in the Indian technology start-up ecosystem as a Marketing and Business Consultant as well as being associated with his family-owned business, handling various functions including Business Development, branding, social media content and design. Apart from his passion for marketing, Tejaswi is a sports enthusiast and a cook. He enjoys preparing delicious meals for friends, family and his little furry golden retriever Harry.

A graduate from Warwick Business School, United Kingdom, Tejaswi holds a Master’s degree in Marketing and Strategy and has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Christ University, Bangalore. He is a native speaker of Telugu and is fluent in English, Hindi and Kannada.