Michele has focussed strongly on improving gender representation in front-line banking jobs whilst driving a holistic inclusive D&I culture. She chaired the D&I Council at Financial Markets Singapore across 40markets and member of country D&I. Under her stewardship, the first Financial Markets LeanIn circle in 2019 was born. The coaching program for 50 female directors to support their journey to become Executive Directors achieved 24% senior leadership in front office from 19% in 2019. Michele’s other achievements include introducing ‘balanced hiring’ for FM early careers program and a balanced interview panel / candidate slate. Financial Markets annual MARC awards recognized male colleagues who are true advocates of female leadership to escalate momentum. Outside of her work at Standard Chartered Bank Singapore, Michele has also coached and mentored women on career progression and navigating markets for the Singapore Institute of Management MBA program, and served as an advocate for women on the Executive Committee of the Financial Markets Association SG
