Ascend seeks to recognize leaders who have demonstrated Professional Achievement & Community Advancement and meet several of the following criteria:

  • Pan-Asian leader who has contributed significant impact to his/her industry

  • Leader with record of service to the Pan-Asian community

  • Leader with demonstrated commitment to the development and advancement of Pan-Asians in the workplace

  • Senior level Pan-Asian executive who is the CEO or within three levels from the Enterprise-wide CEO of a Fortune 1000/Global 500 corporation or equivalent   

  • Pan-Asian executive currently serving on the Board of Directors of a Fortune 1000/Global 500 corporation or equivalent

  • Notable Pan-Asian who is either an entrepreneur; a partner at a top-tier professional services firm; a thought leader; an academic leader; an innovator; an investor or a philanthropist

The nomination form for 2023 A-List is now closed.

Thank you so much for all the wonderful nominations.