Group photo at the closing ceremony of the "Diversity Internship Programme"

Strategic Importance Ms. Joy Xu, Group Chief People & Culture Officer at DFI Retail Group, emphasised the programme's strategic importance, "The Diversity Internship Programme is a key part of that broader DE&I efforts and marks a significant step in our journey. We are committed to making deep, systemic investments to foster a truly inclusive culture, and focused on sustainable changes in recruiting early-stage talent from underrepresented groups. I'm confident that through programmes like this, we can continue to make progress towards our DE&I goals and build a workforce that brings diverse perspectives to drive innovation and better meet the needs of our customers."

Participating Student Experiences and Achievements

• Angel Zeng, a student in biochemistry at The University of Hong Kong, explored new career possibilities within Maxim's Group, Hongkong Land, and IKEA Hong Kong. She expressed her gratitude, stating, "This internship allowed me to delve into the corporate world, revealing potential career paths I hadn't considered before."
• Jude Azuro, a fourth-year Finance student at the Hong Kong Baptist University, found his niche despite initial hesitations, "While I initially had doubts on my limited professional experience, I was thrilled to see meaningful and significant impact of my contributions."
• Preeti Kaur, from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, actively participated in the Wellcome Marketing team. She shared, "Not only did I contribute to work tasks, I also felt genuinely integrated into the team culture, which included team-building activities with my colleagues."

DFI's Ongoing Commitment to DE&I DFI is greatly committed to promoting DE&I from within and creating pathways for diverse talent to grow and thrive in the company. In addition to the endorsement of the United Nations Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs), DFI aims to increase women representation in leadership roles to 40%, thereby enhancing gender diversity. Complementing these strategic goals, DFI has rolled out a wide range of ongoing workshops and training programs, achieving high participation from leaders to broader team members, further exemplifying its dedication to creating a truly inclusive workplace.

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