Gigi Chao

Gigi is the Executive Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong based real estate organisation Cheuk Nang Holdings Ltd. She is a visible and vocal advocate for the importance of being our authentic selves at work, to make the workplace environment safer and more inclusive. She regularly speaks on LGBT+ inclusion and is active on both social media and in the corporate workplace. In 2014 she shared her story at Diversity & Inclusion in Asia, as well as penning an open letter titled “Dear Daddy, you must accept I’m a lesbian”, publically imploring her father to accept her. She has since been hailed as an icon in the LGBT+ community for her public stance on inclusion and authenticity. Gigi is a founding member of Big Love Alliance which is a LGBT charitable organisation in Hong Kong which advocates for acceptance and equality. She is also an ambassador for Aids Concern, and an active member of St Johns Cathedral, an inclusive Anglican church in Hong Kong. Alongside these activities, Gigi is a special adviser to the UN Development Programme ‘Being LGBTI in Asia’ initiative, working to stimulate discussion and awareness around LGBT+ issues in Asia.