Consulting & Training

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Recognised for our thought leadership, Community Business is ideally positioned to provide consulting and training, upskilling your employees and advising you on your responsible and inclusive business strategy in Asia.

Consulting and Training

Community Business’ consulting and training practice support organisations through expert training, facilitation and consulting to advance their DE&I initiatives. Our facilitators are seasoned inclusion practitioners with lived diversity experience in different markets in APAC and globally. 

 

Our work includes: 

  • Strategic development for DE&I programs and policies 

  • Market and regional benchmarking 

  • Maturity assessment of organisations through dimensions of DE&I 

  • Leadership, ERG and Executive Engagement 

  • Human Resources and Recruiter education  

  • Reviewing and/or localising policies, procedures, strategies and training 

Our philosophy: 

  • Offer agile solutions 

  • Prioritise continuous collaboration 

  • Customise offerings to client needs 

 

We offer diversity, equity and inclusion trainings via practical and informative facilitated learning programmes backed by our body of research in the region. If you do not see what you are looking for here, reach out to our team to see our fully training capability. 

Organisations may choose a one-off training session or multiple in a series to best support their needs. 

Why us?

Clients come to us because our programmes are: 

  • Practical in their application 

  • Delivered by expert facilitators 

  • Grounded in credible research 

  • Focused on global, regional and market-specific trends 

 

Signature Training Programmes

Although we pride ourselves on developing bespoke programmes and solutions for clients, Community Business can deliver more “off the shelf” training to meet the more basic or generic needs of a business. Similarly, we showcase our offering and thought leadership through our open programs in the Professional Series – an annual Community Business curated program showcasing our offering and those of experts and innovators in the field.

 

Delivery and Design

Depending on learning outcomes, our sessions may include a mix of:  

  • Expert presentation  

  • Best practice sharing 

  • Facilitated discussion 

  • Insightful videos  

  • Experiential engagement 

  • Case studies / simulated scenarios  

  • Role playing / theatre-based  

  • Market or regional specific context sharing 

All content is tailored to client needs and may be delivered virtually or in person. 

Audiences

We consult and train global audiences across all organisational levels, from C-suite senior leaders, to junior individual contributors. 

Language capability

As our focus is on Asia and our expertise spans the breadth of diversity, inclusion and sustainable business. We can  deliver content in multiple languages including but not limited to: 

  • English  

  • Cantonese  

  • Mandarin  

  • Hindi  

  • Filipino  

  • Korean  

  • Japanese  

  • Vietnamese  

  • Bahasa Malaysia  

  • Bahasa Indonesia 

Our Facilitators

Our team has extensive experience in responsible and inclusive business practices in Asia, as well as solid experience in developing innovative and impactful consulting and training solutions. We also have diverse backgrounds in business, HR, banking, technology, marketing, communications, counselling and corporate governance.

As a regional business we have team members located in Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangalore, India, along with presence in Canada, Australia and the UK. In order to meet needs for localisation and language, we also work with associates to deliver our content or deliver complimentary content or services to ensure we provide a holistic solutions.

 

Our Facilitator Profiles

  • Janet Ledger

    Janet Ledger

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

    Jeiz Robles

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    Director of DE&I, Community Business
    Jeiz is the Director of DE&I at Community Business in Hong Kong
  • Saranta Gattie

    Saranta Gattie

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    Senior Programme Manager, DIAN
    Saranta is the Senior Programme Manager for the DIAN at Community Business in Hong Kong
  • Ron Sampaga

    Ron Sampaga

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    Senior Manager, Consulting & Training, Community Business
    Ron oversees the Consulting and Training team, specialising in driving transformational change.
  • Scot Jones

    Scot Jones

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    Senior Programme Manager, LGBTQ+, Community Business
    Scot oversees the LGBTQ+ team, focusing on programme development, strategy, and implementation.
  • NG Yee Lin

    NG Yee Lin

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    Consultant, Community Business
    Yee Lin is responsible for consulting, training design and delivery in Community Business.
  • Len Nguyen

    Len Nguyen

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    Client Solutions Manager, Community Business
    Len Nguyen leads client engagements, working with organisations to build equitable and inclusive cultures.
  • Kopal Manglik

    Kopal Manglik

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    Manager, Social Impact
    Kopal is the Manager for the Social Impact team at Community Business in Hong Kong
  • Bijita Thapa

    Bijita Thapa

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    Manager, DIAN
    Bijita is the Manager for the DIAN team at Community Business in Hong Kong
  • Bhavya Gupta

    Bhavya Gupta

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    Programme Manager, India
    Bhavya is the Manager for the DIAN team at Community Business in Hong Kong
  • Blake Chan

    Blake Chan

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    Programme Associate, LGBTQ+, Community Business
    Blake is the Programme Associate for the LGBTQ+ team at Community Business in Hong Kong
  • Sarah Chan

    Sarah Chan

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    Programme Associate, LGBTQ+, Community Business
    Sarah is the Programme Associate for the LGBTQ+ team at Community Business in Hong Kong
  • Shrey Chadha

    Shrey Chadha

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    Programme Associate, DIAN
    Shrey is the Programme Associate for the DIAN team at Community Business in Hong Kong
  • Amit Parab

    Amit Parab

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    Programme Associate, India
    Amit is the Programme Associate for the India team at Community Business in Hong Kong
  • Sumit Pawar

    Sumit Pawar

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    Programme Associate, India
    Sumit is the Programme Associate for the India team at Community Business in Hong Kong

Chief Executive Officer, Community Business

Janet Ledger

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 organizational success.

Other Information:
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.

Director of DE&I, Community Business

Jeiz Robles

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.

Senior Programme Manager, DIAN

Saranta Gattie

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.

Senior Manager, Consulting & Training, Community Business

Ron Sampaga

As the Senior Manager, Consulting & Training, Ron leads the Consulting and Training team 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.

Senior Programme Manager, LGBTQ+, Community Business

Scot Jones

As the Senior Programme Manager, LGBTQ+, Scot is responsible for developing and driving the strategy for the portfolio of LGBTQ+ programmes, client relationship management, and business development for the team. Scot has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and HR Generalist in the US and Canada. Prior to joining Community Business, he worked as a Diversity & Inclusion Advisor and volunteered for two NGOs in Hong Kong focused on social justice and gender equality. Scot relocated to Hong Kong in 2015 and has been actively involved in the local community since then.

Scot specialises in LGBTQ+ programme development, strategy, and implementation. His expertise spans diversity and inclusion, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace and broader community. Scot delivers comprehensive LGBTQ+ programmes and strategic consulting, leveraging his extensive experience to provide valuable insights and practical solutions for organizations seeking to enhance their LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts.

Scot graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a degree in Psychology. In his free time, Scot is an active volunteer with various organizations in Hong Kong, demonstrating his commitment to social justice and community engagement beyond his professional role.

Consultant, Community Business

NG Yee Lin

As a Consultant, Consulting & Training, Yee Lin is responsible for consulting, training design, and delivery at Community Business. With 30 years of experience in the creative and entertainment industry, Yee Lin has crafted campaigns, consumer journey activations, and managed projects for global brands across Asia Pacific. She is also an ICF PCC certified coach.

Yee Lin specialises in inclusive leadership, coaching culture in organisations, building allyship, and mentorship programmes. She integrates coaching elements into her training delivery to create interactive and impactful experiences, enriched with sharing of lived experiences.

She aims to inspire individuals and teams to recognise and amplify their strengths, fostering a healthy work culture.

Client Solutions Manager, Community Business

Len Nguyen

As the Clients Solution Manager, Len Nguyen leads client engagements for Community Business, working closely with the executive leadership and frontline teams to help organisations build truly equitable and inclusive cultures. With a professional background that spans recruiting, software sales, and leading employee resource groups, she has a deep understanding of the practical challenges organisations face in building more inclusive workplaces.

Being Vietnamese-Pakistani and having lived in Shanghai and Hong Kong, Len's expertise lies in addressing topics such as race, culture, inclusive recruitment and mitigating unconscious bias. Len has a particular focus on the growing use of AI in DE&I initiatives. Through interactive workshops, Len empowers organisations to foster belonging, amplify marginalised voices and drive sustainable change. Len delivers trainings in both English and Vietnamese.

A lifelong learner, Len stays at the forefront of the DE&I field by contributing to podcasts and speaking at conferences.

Manager, Social Impact

Kopal Manglik

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.

Manager, DIAN

Bijita Thapa

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.

Programme Manager, India

Bhavya Gupta

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.  

Programme Associate, LGBTQ+, Community Business

Blake Chan

Blake (he/him) is the Programme Associate for the LGBT+ team at Community Business, based in Hong Kong, and is responsible for supporting Community Business’ LGBT+ campaigns and initiatives.

Prior to Community Business, Blake worked in various roles related to human resources, administration, fitness training, and customer service. He studies part-time at the University of Hong Kong and holds a BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, graduating with First Class Honors. He is fluent in Cantonese, English, Mandarin and has a beginner level of Spanish.

Programme Associate, LGBTQ+, Community Business

Sarah Chan

Sarah is the Programme Associate for the LGBTQ+ team at Community Business and is based in Hong Kong. She is responsible for supporting Community Business’ LGBT+ campaign and programmes.

Prior to Community Business, Sarah worked at Midnight Blue as a student intern, an NGO supporting Hong Kong male sex workers, and was responsible for newsletter publications and content creating for social media. She is also a co-producer of a Cantonese podcast show, Gyakutenitoru, discussing Hong Kong social issues through literature, movies and music. She provides technical support for recording sections and sound engineering.

Sarah is a graduate of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology. She is native in Cantonese, fluent in English and Mandarin. Her preferred pronouns are she/her.

Programme Associate, DIAN

Shrey Chadha

Shrey (he/him) is the Programme Associate at Community Business based in Hong Kong. He is responsible for supporting the development and execution of campaigns and strengthening our network. 

Shrey holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Counselling from The University of Hong Kong and is recognised as an HKU Foundation Scholar. During his time at university, Shrey co-founded two student-led organisations at HKU focused on expressive arts and queer youth advocacy. He has undergone a decade of professional training in various dance forms, including Classical Ballet, Jazz, Modern Contemporary and Heels. Shrey has also worked as a company member and instructor at ‘The Danceworx’, a performing arts company based in India. Additionally, Shrey has authored an independent academic research paper titled ‘Homophobia & Society’, which explores the Indian mindset concerning the homosexual population.  

Shrey initially joined Community Business in 2022 as an intern under the LGBTQ+ team and has since been actively involved in campaigns spanning across various teams. 

With a background rooted in the performing arts industry, Shrey brings expertise in event management and execution, complemented by a strong foundation in research. He is fluent in English and Hindi and possesses elementary proficiency in Mandarin. 

Programme Associate, India

Amit Parab

Amit is a Programme Associate at Community Business, India. He is responsible for the design, delivery, project management and client engagement.

Prior to Community Business, Amit has worked for more than 16 years with various CBOs, NGOs and Startup. He has contributed to initiatives supported by renowned donors, foundations and organisations. His major areas include community led programmes, health and human rights for vulnerable and at most risk population in India. He has participated in relief efforts for floods and cyclones in various parts of India. While working with startup has led teleconsultation initiatives for Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission. He has expertise in community involvement, capacity building, and technical assistance.

Amit has earned a degree in commerce from the University of Mumbai. He is fluent in speaking English, Hindi and a few other Indian languages.

Programme Associate, India

Sumit Pawar

Sumit is the Programme Associate at Community Business, based in India. His work mainly revolves around supporting campaigns and initiatives of the organisation.

Prior to Community Business, Sumit has worked as freelance consultant in the field of Gender and Sexuality, Youth, SRHR. He has experience in facilitating trainings and developing modules on these topics. He has also been into film making and has directed short films based on sexual minorities.

He is an India Lead for SAYAN which is an international network for Gender and Sexual Minority.

Sumit is fluent in Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and English. He loves to explore different places and cultures.

Clients

Since Community Business was established over 15 years ago, we have engaged with MNC’s, including Fortune 500 and FTSE 500 employers. We have delivered many DE&I programmes aimed at creating increased workplace inclusion, more responsible leaders and greater workforce diversity at all organisational levels.

 

Clients of our Training and Consulting services in the last three years include companies from the following industries across Asia.

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"We enjoyed our experience working with Community Business. Throughout their engagement in our mentoring programme, they have connected us with experienced facilitators, provided invaluable resources, and conducted impactful training and coaching sessions. We hope the programme has empowered both our mentees and mentors to thrive, as well as...
"We enjoyed our experience working with Community Business. Throughout their engagement in our mentoring programme, they have connected us with experienced facilitators, provided invaluable resources, and conducted impactful training and coaching sessions. We hope the programme has empowered both our mentees and mentors to thrive, as well as fostered a more inclusive and equitable future for the female engineering students. We look forward to continuing the collaboration with Community Business in driving positive change."

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“The training we have received through 2022 was well received by our staff around the region. They enjoyed the different types of topics and information styles of training. The trainers were very knowledgeable about their subject area and able to answer questions. Some people commented they would like even more interactivity and perhaps a way to...
“The training we have received through 2022 was well received by our staff around the region. They enjoyed the different types of topics and information styles of training. The trainers were very knowledgeable about their subject area and able to answer questions. Some people commented they would like even more interactivity and perhaps a way to submit questions anonymously in case people feel more able to ask in a large setting.”

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“The team is more confident in their awareness and knowledge to interact with people with disabilities (PWDs). They're using their knowledge not to just provide better customer service to PWDs but also to develop products and collaborating with partners that could better help PWDs.”
“The team is more confident in their awareness and knowledge to interact with people with disabilities (PWDs). They're using their knowledge not to just provide better customer service to PWDs but also to develop products and collaborating with partners that could better help PWDs.”

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“Such well organized and client focused training. Thank you CB team!”
“Such well organized and client focused training. Thank you CB team!”

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“It was great to work with Community Business again during our Wellbeing Month 2022. Your team ran a session about Manage Burnout and Stress In a Hybrid World for our colleagues in the Asia-pacific. The webinar was well attended and received - really insightful and very much needed for our people.”
“It was great to work with Community Business again during our Wellbeing Month 2022. Your team ran a session about Manage Burnout and Stress In a Hybrid World for our colleagues in the Asia-pacific. The webinar was well attended and received - really insightful and very much needed for our people.”

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