Meet Diane Wang

By connecting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from every
corner of the world with high-quality products, DHgate takes a stand for fair world trade and
upholds diversity and creativity.

Experience: Diane’s Journey

Founder, Chairperson, and CEO at DHgate Group

2004/08 – PRESENT

Diane has leveraged over 30 years of business and digital experience to drive DHgate’s mission to empower everyone through digitalization. The critical focus is accelerating digital transformation for MSMEs and partners and empowering women and societies through digital inclusion. Under her leadership, the Company actively engaged 2.4 million sellers and 46.6 million buyers from 223 countries/regions, with more than 37 million live listings on the platform annually. In addition, the Company cooperated with more than 100 logistics service providers worldwide, providing over 100 logistics routes, and more than 10 overseas warehouses abroad, serving DHgate customers and others.
Co-Founder and CEO at Joyo.com

1999 – 2002

Joyo.com was the largest B2C portal in China, later acquired by Amazon.com. During Diane’s tenure at Joyo.com, the company successfully went through the internet boom, downturn, and revival. Joyo became proﬁtable shortly after its ﬁrst year of its establishment and became China’s No.1 B2C platform.
Country Marketing Director at Cisco

1999/01 – 1999/12

Diane served as the only China manager and the only female in the senior management team. Responsible for the marketing communication strategy and execution in the China market. The team under her leadership received extraordinary recognition and was awarded the “Best Team” award in the company.
Marketing Service Manager and Head of Business Development at Microsoft

1993 – 1999

Diane served as the only China manager and the only female in the senior management team. Responsible for the marketing communication strategy and execution in the China market. The team under her leadership received extraordinary recognition and was awarded the “Best Team” award in the company.

Diane’s journey is one of passion,
determination, and immense contribution
to women’s empowerment.

Through her leadership, she has inspired
countless women to pursue their dreams
and achieve greatness.

Impact: Women’s Empowerment

Diane is passionate about driving the digital inclusion agenda for MSMEs (Micro, Small, & Medium Enterprises) and women, collaborating with international associations and agencies.

WTO Director General‘s Business Advisory Group Member
Business 20 (B20) Indonesia’s Women In Business Council, Co-Chair
APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC)
APEC Women Leadership Summit, Chair
BRICS Women’s Business Alliance Chinese National Chapter, Member
World Internet Conference, Advisory Council Member

APEC Women Connect

As Chairwoman of the APEC Women’s Leadership Forum, she has been an unwavering force in advancing concrete ideas to empower women, bringing about significant change through her work in the workplace and participation in women’s organizations.

In 2016, she founded APEC Women Connect with a clear mission: to empower women, especially young women, in entrepreneurship through digital solutions.

As an APEC-endorsed program, APEC Women Connect witnessed many remarkable achievements:

Trained 100,000+ women-owned MSMEs
Cultivated more than 1,200 women entrepreneurs
Consistent inclusion in annual recommendations to APEC and G20 Leaders
Garnered widespread recognition from leaders of UN, APEC, and G20 economies

Annual HER POWER Entrepreneurship Competition

As a hallmark event under APEC Women Connect, Her Power encouraged collaboration between 1,000+ female entrepreneurs who shared their invaluable experiences in social e-commerce, which amplified the impact of women in the business landscape.

As she reflects on the past decade, she remains committed to furthering the cause of women’s empowerment, solidifying her endeavor as a champion of inclusivity and an inspiring figure for global women community.