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- CEO, Multicultural Leadership Institute
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Joy Chen 陈愉
- CEO, Multicultural Leadership Institute
- Former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles
- Former Fortune 500 CEO and Board Executive Recruiter
Joy Chen is CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute and a former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles. She has served as a Fortune 500 CEO and Board recruiter, and as a bestselling author in China, where her work empowered millions. Today, she delivers keynotes and training programs that help people everywhere lead with greater authenticity and impact. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, and Vogue China.
Joy Chen brings unparalleled insights from her career at the top of three industries on three continents to help professionals at all levels turn cultural differences into strengths. Her keynotes are engaging, thought-provoking, and packed with actionable strategies that empower audiences to collaborate effectively, navigate complexity, and accelerate their success.
Whether speaking to a global audience or hosting an intimate retreat, Joy’s dynamic approach leaves participants energized, inspired, and ready to make an impact.
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