Ashley Chia specialises in gender and its intersection with security and technology. She is an Advisor at UN Women Asia and the Pacific and is completing a Master of Science in Gender, Peace and Security at the London School of Economics and Political Science. At the Hertie School, Ashley studied in the Executive MPA programme focusing on digitalisation and big data. She co-founded the Hertie School Asia Network and has more than 10 years of experience as a journalist and communications specialist in the technology, finance and international affairs sectors. She has worked for the United Nations, South China Morning Post, Ant Group, HSBC and the Ministry of Education Singapore. She also holds a Bachelor of Mass Communication from Murdoch University.
Master's thesis title
Gendering digital divides in smart cities: A Singapore case study
Recent professional experience
- 2021-present: Regional Communications Advisor, UN Women Asia and the Pacific
- 2019-2021: Global Communications Manager (Europe and Social Media Lead), Ant Group
- 2017: Global Communications Manager (Asia Pacific), HSBC Private Banking
- 2018, 2015-2017: Sub-Editor, Social Media Producer, South China Morning Post
- 2014-2015: Communications Manager, Genting Singapore
- 2012-2014: Journalist, TODAY 2011-2012: Journalist, The New Paper, Her World
- 2009-2010: Teacher, Ministry of Education
