Elaine Zhou

Elaine Zhou is a seasoned professional with over 17 years of experience in leadership development, serving as the founder and CEO of CNEW Leadership, a consultancy offering training, coaching, speaking, and mentoring to business leaders globally.

She is a certified leadership coach and trainer from prestigious institutions like Harvard Kennedy School and The John Maxwell Team, known for her expertise in strategic talent management, authentic leadership, cross-cultural leadership, and transformational leadership.

Elaine has collaborated with various high-profile clients including CEOs, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and startups from Fortune 500 companies, state-owned enterprises, educational institutions, and ministries, helping them enhance their skills and achieve their goals.

With a passion for empowering women and youth in leadership, Elaine initiated the Global Youth Leadership Program in 2018, training over 10,000 young leaders across 25 countries. She also founded the Leadership Development for Women community, catering to women leaders and fostering peer-to-peer learning.

Elaine's educational background includes certifications in leadership development from Harvard Kennedy School and The John Maxwell Team, along with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Nanchang Institute of Technology.

She has held various roles in esteemed organizations such as being a Leadership Lecturer at Leadership School Armenia, serving on the Expert Advisory Committee at China Academy of Management Science, and acting as a Guest Speaker at Yenching Academy of Peking University.

Elaine's vast experience encompasses positions like Founder and CEO of CNEW Leadership, Judge at prestigious platforms like Hult Prize Foundation and APEC, and author of 'You Can Create Your Life.' She has also contributed her expertise in human resources management at organizations like Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. and SPT Group.

Passionate about developing leadership skills and fostering diversity and inclusion, Elaine Zhou continues to make a significant impact in the leadership development landscape.