Elise is an Organizational Psychologist. Through her passion in applying practical neuroscience knowledge in the area of management and leadership, Elise has founded the Center for NeuroEdge Leadership, which aims to empower individuals with a competitive edge by “rewiring” their brain to optimize brainpower and maximize performance.

Elise is considered the first “Brain Coach” in China, and her critically acclaimed course and book, “Rewire Your Super Brain”, has been published on China’s biggest female working professionals platform She Power. Elise is a frequent keynote speaker at summits, conferences and TEDx stage.

Louise is the Sector Director and Minister Counsellor, Creative, Consumer and Learning Industries for DIT China based in Shanghai. Prior to this, Louise led the Infrastructure, Creative and Sports Teams in China. A Chartered Surveyor by background, Louise brings a wealth of international experience in both the public and private sectors to the role. Previous roles include at the British Council where she was Head of Major Projects and worked across Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Malaysia.

Louise lives in Shanghai with her partner Tim, a software engineer, and her two lively young boys.

Xiaomei leads Gensler’s growth and development in the region, spearheading the best in design excellence strategies across its diverse practice areas. With close to 25 years of architectural and design experience, she has directed a significant list of projects, often on a complex scale, spanning urban design and master planning, tall building architecture, renewal and repositioning, mixed-use, retail, hospitality, education, health and wellness, art and culture and most recently airports and sports. Her portfolio is a reflection of the transformation of the region itself.
Xiaomei is highly regarded in the industry as an innovative leader in her own right and continues to be a popular keynote speaker and panelist.