Our Team
Our employees have the opportunity to devote their time and energy to issues they are passionate about – working with key stakeholders at all levels and making a personal difference.
Executive Team
Janet Ledger
Chief Executive Officer
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Jeiz Robles
Director of DE&I
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Emily Moss
Head of Social Impact
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Johnny Chan
Senior Operations Manager
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Ron Sampaga
Senior Manager, Consulting & Training
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Salma Nasrullah
Senior Programme Manager, India
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Saranta Gattie
Senior Programme Manager, DIAN
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Scot Jones
Senior Programme Manager, LGBT+
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Bhavya Gupta
Programme Manager, India
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Bijita Thapa
Programme Manager, DIAN
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Chris Mack
Programme Manager, Wellbeing
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Eliana Lam
Programme Manager, Events & Partnership
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Janet Ledger
Chief Executive Officer
As a Chief Executive Officer, Janet drives the overall strategic direction and the sustainability of Community Business as a not-for-profit organisation.
Prior to joining Community Business in 2019 as the Chief Operating Officer, Janet built a successful career as a senior leader covering a broad range of disciplines and functions including strategic business planning and performance, programme management and delivery, corporate governance, change management, organisational effectiveness and talent development. Originally from Brisbane, Australia, Janet is based in Hong Kong.
Janet believes an organisation is only as strong as its people. She has helped teams get where they want to be by working with people, opening channels of communication, developing and retaining the right talent and ensuring an inclusive environment where creativity and collaboration can thrive.
With over 40 years work experience, Janet holds a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences through Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, 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.
Programmes & Development
Jeiz Robles
Director of DE&I
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.
Social Impact
Emily Moss
Head of Social Impact
Emily is Head of Social Impact at Community Business. She is responsible for driving and developing strategy around community impact: how the organisation is perceived in and engaging with current thought leadership and market trends in CSR, DE&I and Employee Wellbeing. Emily oversees the Marketing & Communications, Research and Events teams at Community Business.
Emily began her career in London at a boutique international development consultancy that partners with global NGOs and government agencies to establish development strategies, and monitor projects across the world. Prior to joining Community Business, Emily worked at a global advertising agency in both Shanghai and HK, managing international banking and entertainment accounts. She has also worked at an NGO in Hong Kong, focusing on donor development and major fundraising initiatives.
A graduate of Bristol University and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London, Emily holds a Master of Science in Violence, Conflict & Development. She is native in English.
Operations
Johnny Chan
Senior Operations Manager
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.
Programmes & Development
Ron Sampaga
Senior Manager, Consulting & Training
Ron is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in the fields of consulting, training, and human resources. Currently serving as the Senior Manager of Consulting & Training at Community Business, Ron brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role.
Before joining Community Business, Ron honed his skills as a trainer and consultant in various industries, including sales and marketing, hospitality, and banking. With over 10 years of experience in HR and learning development, he has successfully trained individuals and teams in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan and Taiwan. Ron has been actively involved in diverse projects across the Asia Pacific region, contributing to the growth and development of organizations.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Ron is passionate about giving back to the community. As a Zumba Instructor, he generously shares his talent with domestic helpers in Hong Kong, providing them with a space to enjoy and make friends while being away from their families. This demonstrates his commitment to empowering and uplifting others through physical activity and social engagement.
Ron holds a degree in Mass Communication with a major in Advertising from Lyceum of the Philippines University. He is also a certified Master Trainer, DiSC Trainer, and Life and Executive Coach, showcasing his dedication to continuous learning and professional development. With his fluency in English and Tagalog, Ron effectively communicates and connects with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
CB India
Salma Nasrullah
Senior Programme Manager, India
Salma is a Senior Programme Manager from Bangalore, India. She is responsible for driving the strategy and execution of the Community Business - India Best Practice Conference and India Awards.
Salma has a total of 9 years of experience as an Advertising and International Strategic Events professional. Her profile included Business Development, Sales, Marketing and Branding. Always in a client facing role, she understands client requirements and how it can be translated it into trainings and events. She has also had a stint as an Entrepreneur and co-founded a Trainings and Conference company that catered to Latin-America and Middle East.
Salma has done her MBA in Media and Communication from the Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune. She is fluent in English and Hindi.
DIAN
Saranta Gattie
Senior Programme Manager, DIAN
Saranta is the Senior Programme Manager for DIAN. She is responsible for driving the development and execution of DIAN across the region.
Prior to Community Business, Saranta was working with founders and leaders committed to building authentic work cultures and workplaces that empower their teams. Her experience brings together a unique blend of workplace strategy, learning & programme design and leadership coaching.
Passionate about the future of work, Saranta launched The Working Capitol, a co-working space in Singapore to re-imagine the way work, wellbeing and inclusion can co-exist. She was also the Head of Learning for a private network of female leaders, spearheading the programme design & delivery and member experience across events, workshops & networking opportunities, to advance the role of women in leadership. Saranta is a strong believer in the power of community to drive transformation and create impact and is a champion of diversity & inclusion practices in and out of the workplace.
Saranta was born in Belgium and raised in Singapore. A graduate from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts, International Studies & French, she worked in the US and Southeast Asia representing global brands in her early career before exploring the world of entrepreneurship. Saranta is a coach-in training, supporting especially female founders and working mothers. She is fluent in English and French, conversational in Italian and learning Indonesian.
LGBT+
Scot Jones
Senior Programme Manager, LGBT+
Scot is a Senior Programme Manager, LGBT+, based in Hong Kong. Scot previously held the position of Programme Manager, LGBT+ and has returned in the role of Senior Programme Manager, LGBT+ , where he is responsible for developing and driving the strategy for the portfolio of LGBT+ programmes, client relationship management and business development for the team. In his free time, Scot is an active volunteer with varied organisations in Hong Kong.
Prior to joining Community Business, Scot worked as Diversity & Inclusion Advisor and volunteered for two NGO’s in Hong Kong focused on social justice and gender equality.
Prior to relocating to Hong Kong in 2015, Scot had over 20 years as an entrepreneur and HR Generalist in the US and Canada. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a degree in Psychology and is native in English. He uses He/Him/His pronouns.
CB India
Bhavya Gupta
Programme Manager, India
Bhavya is the Programme Manager at Community Business India. She is responsible for supporting the programmes, campaigns and research projects in India.
Prior to Community Business, Bhavya worked as Social Impact Manager in a volunteer-based organisation called U&I. She designed and implemented various short-term volunteering programs in multiple sectors like environment, education, disability etc. Bhavya has finished her post-graduation in Social Work, specialising in Disability Studies and Action from Tata Institute of Social Science, Mumbai.
She is fluent in English, Hindi and Bengali. She uses She/Her pronouns.
DIAN
Bijita Thapa
Programme Manager, DIAN
Bijita is a Programme Manager for the DIAN team based in Hong Kong. She is responsible for maintaining the member database and providing support for DIAN events and campaigns.
Before joining community business, Bijita was a marketing coordinator for an NGO focused on empowering marginalised women and youth through an intersectional feminist lens. She has also interned for Prudential to conduct market research on ethnic minorities and for an SME in the holistic wellness industry. One of her passion projects is to publish a bilingual children book to raise awareness on social issues, promote bilingualism, and increase Nepalese representation in children literature.
Bijita holds a bachelors degree in Business Management and Liberal Arts. She is fluent in English, Nepali and Hindi while being intermediate in Cantonese and Mandarin. She uses she/her/her pronouns.
Wellbeing
Chris Mack
Programme Manager, Wellbeing
Chris is the Programme Manager at Community Business, managing our Wellbeing portfolio. He is in charge of creating a holistic wellbeing offering for our clients with a focus on solutions that are created with the 'Whole Person' Model in mind. Through his work, the programme will identify wellbeing priorities for clients and align them with ESG and United Nations Sustainability Development Goals to ensure greater impact.
Prior to Community Business, Chris worked as a Senior Practitioner and Team Leader at an online mental health service that focused on building and managing a team of mental health practitioners who are responsible for supporting clients all over the UK. He has also spent the last 10 years working and training within the mental health sector working with local government in the UK to further develop support for young people. Chris has also worked in non-profit organisations focusing on building small to medium size enterprises, helping many business owners improve their workforce and achieve their business goals.
Chris has a Masters in Psychology and specialises in Behaviour Change with a specific focus on Motivational Interviewing and Functional Imagery Training. Chris is also a qualified Mental Health First Aider, the first responder in the workplace to any mental health needs as well as a Level 4 Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) responsible for working collaboratively with practitioners to ensure risk and safeguarding procedures are followed. He has also worked at the standard of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 in Leadership and Management from his time in the British Army. Chris’s pronouns are He/Him.
Social Impact
Eliana Lam
Programme Manager, Events & Partnership
Eliana is the Events & Partnership Manager, 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 is also the project manager for the Community Business Awards, an awards programme for the celebration of responsible and inclusive business practices in Asia.
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 native in Cantonese, fluent in Mandarin and English.