Most Powerful Women Asia

Malina Ngai

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  • Title
    Group CEO
  • Company/Affiliation
    AS Watson
  • Country/Territory
    Hong Kong

Malina Ngai took over as CEO at AS Watson in May, after more than two decades at the retail operator and its parent company, Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison. AS Watson is the world's largest health and beauty retailer by store count, with 16,500 outlets under brands like Watsons and Superdrug. The division generated over $20 billion in revenue last fiscal year. Ngai is also a competitive athlete, winning a bronze medal in rowing at the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima.