Welcome to another episode of Tony John iN Conversation. In the spotlight today is Weng Chie Cheung, a lawyer with an entrepreneurial flair that's hard to ignore! My guest today is going to debunk stereotypes and offer some unexpected insights.
Meeting Weng Chie for the first time could easily mislead you into assuming she's in some commercial profession. Her natural 'can-do' disposition, creativity, and readiness to explore ideas are precisely what great marketers are like. In fact, that's exactly what a childhood friend assumed upon bumping into her recently. The shocked expression on his face when Weng Chie revealed that she was a legal professional was priceless! This anecdote speaks volumes about Weng Chie's unique blend of skills that, although seemingly fitting for marketing or sales, makes her a delightful rarity in the field of law.
Weng Chie's parents, first-generation emigres from Hong Kong, chose the entrepreneurial path in their new home, Belgium. This environment, where business acumen was appreciated and practiced every day, significantly shaped Weng Chie's versatile and dynamic professional approach and choices, reflected in a career path through companies in pioneering areas, including a next-gen producer upcycling insects as food for livestock and her current role as Legal Officer at Scotch Whisky Investments, the world's leading alternative asset management firm specializing in Scotch single malt whisky.
Despite her flattering curriculum vitae, Weng Chie's demeanor is the most memorable thing about her. She handles challenges with grace and calm, reflecting someone who's grounded and with a zen-like outlook on life. But there's something else, something that shines from within. One of her favorite quotes is, "Diamonds cannot come to life until light moves through their heart." Weng Chie embodies this sentiment, radiating an inner light that makes every interaction with her enjoyable and inspiring.
So please sit back, grab a drink, and enjoy discovering the world of Weng Chie Cheung, a legal professional who's carving out her unique path in law and entrepreneurship.
