EAIE Toulouse 2024

Élisabeth Moreno

Élisabeth Moreno is a businesswoman and philanthropist who has served the French government as a Minister in charge of Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities from 2020 to 2022. Currently, she is the Chairwoman of Ring Capital where she empowers impact entrepreneurs and provides them with resources to grow and thrive. She is also President of Ring Africa, where she actively contributes to shaping the entrepreneurial landscape within the continent of Africa.

Her expertise has led her to hold key positions in enterprises across four continents and to become a consular judge, CEO for Lenovo in France and Vice President of Hewlett Packard, overseeing operations in Africa. In addition to these roles, Élisabeth is also passionate about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and through her organisation LEIA Partners, she supports leaders in developing their CSR strategies.

Beyond her professional endeavours, Élisabeth is deeply engaged in philanthropic activities, most notably as the President of the Femmes@Numerique Foundation, where she strives to drive progress and empowerment for women in the digital sphere.

Zhang Zhang

Zhang Zhang, a classical violinist and humanitarian, has been a member of the L’Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo since 2000 and the founder of The Monaco String Quartet Ensemble since 2021. She also serves as Soloist of the Royal Opera of Versailles. Zhang is a prolific opinion leader, publishing in major French outlets such as Le Figaro and Libération and appearing on Europe 1, TVMonaco and France 5. In 2023, she published her autobiography "La voie de l’Archet" detailing her journey from a challenging childhood in Beijing to becoming an accomplished artist and advocate for peace and equality.

A graduate of Rice University and the Lausanne Conservatory, Zhang is also an inspiring philanthropist.  Her organisation, ZHANGOMUSIQ, supports over 70 projects across 36 countries, including schools in Afghanistan, disaster relief in South America, and environmental initiatives in Europe. In 2021, she received the Prix Jean Pierre-Bloch for her contributions to peace and universalism.