During the discussion, Kirsty McNeill listened attentively to the experiences shared by female representatives from sectors including finance, automative, education, fashion and retail, as well as women’s organisations. They engaged in an open conversation about their real-life experiences in career development and personal life, sharing both challenges and achievements in developing leadership across cross-cultural environments, balancing work and family, and breaking through career ceilings.
Kirsty McNeill reaffirmed the Scottish government’s continued support for increasing women’s participation in the workplace and advancing leadership development. Participants also discussed practical ways to foster more inclusive corporate cultures and strengthen UK-China collaboration on women’s business networks.
