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Takeda Resource Group: Building Asian Leaders

Meet Building Asian Leaders (BAL)

Building Asian Leaders (BAL) strives to bring meaningful professional and personal development opportunities to Takeda employees, with a specific focus on empowering the Asian community to grow as leaders in the workplace. In addition to providing career development and networking opportunities, we strive to raise visibility and showcase the talent of our members, celebrate the richness of Asian cultures across 48 countries, build a sense of cohesive community among professionals within and outside of Takeda, and encourage diversity and cross-cultural communications.

Takeda actively promotes diverse environments where leaders take deliberate steps to ensure inclusive practices that celebrate cultural differences.

Lili Li, Production Support Engineer

- Lili Li, Production Support Engineer

Being part of BAL has given me the platform to advocate for meaningful change and foster leadership rooted in inclusiveness. I have had the opportunity to help elevate historically overlooked voices, mentor rising leaders, and build partnerships that contribute to a more inclusive culture.

Jimmy Zhang, Head of Global Talent Acquisition

- Jimmy Zhang, Head of Global Talent Acquisition

“It’s important to me that we build a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging, and BAL gives me a meaningful way to contribute to that mission.” 

Sandy Zhou, Talent Intelligence Lead

- Sandy Zhou, Talent Intelligence Lead

“Celebrating things at work that I celebrate at home with my family has contributed to my sense of belonging at Takeda.” 

Jennifer Chen, DE&I Champion Network Manager

- Jennifer Chen, DE&I Champion Network Manager

Chapter Locations

US Chapters:

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Covington, GA
  • Bannockburn, IL
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Lexington, MA

Global Chapters:

  • Austria
  • Switzerland
  • UK/Ireland

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