Spearheading the Singapore/Asia Pacific Athena Network launch is “rock chick entrepreneur” Gina Romero, who previously served as Athena Operations Director and Regional Director of the North London area.
Now based in Singapore with her family, Gina is poised to launch the Athena Network in the Asia Pacific Region, alongside her brand “Business Rocks!”.
Gina’s boundless energy and go-getter attitude teamed with her ‘big picture’ approach to anything in life has led her on a number of adventures to date; and with the imminent APAC launch of The Athena Network, there’s definitely no stopping her now.
“Singapore has a thriving community of small businesses and entrepreneurs. I am very excited about the opportunity to bring the Athena brand here to APAC. My vision is to create a dynamic community of inspired women who come together for personal and professional development, fun and of course to open the door to bigger and better business opportunities for all. I believe the key to success in business is collaboration and Athena is a wonderful platform for women to learn, grow and connect.”
Although shy and a little intimidated at her first networking event in 2005, Gina swiftly saw the enormous benefits of this innovative women’s networking organisation which led her own IT solutions company to a lucrative business opportunity and ultimately their family to the warmer climes of Asia, where they relocated in 2010.
“Joining the Athena Network was one of the best business decisions I ever made. I had amazing success as a member and I put this down to the support I have received from other members and the founder of Athena Jacqueline Rogers over the years. Being part of the Athena head office team, was a phenomenal experience and I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to work with so many outstanding business women. I am extremely proud to be an Athena woman and I am delighted to be an ambassador for the Athena Brand here in Singapore and Asia Pacific.”
Gina’s passion for helping small businesses to achieve their goals is infectious: she is a rare 50:50 left brain/right brain thinker which means she can incorporate both the logical and creative elements needed for brand evolution and business development. A self-confessed ‘girl geek’ Gina is always on the lookout for new ways to utilise her love of technology in the business world as well as help small businesses to benefit from the immense power of social media.
Gina’s latest venture Business Rocks showcases just how far she has come, and where she sees her future. “I just love to work on interesting projects, with people that inspire and motivate me. I want to create a hub for brilliant, inspired people to collaborate, share resources and attend fantastic events!”
The Athena Network was the perfect forum for Gina to utilise her top notch people skills after leaving her role as a long haul stewardess for the world’s favourite airline. It took Gina no time to create a dedicated following of like-minded women, eager to shake up the male dominated business world with no nonsense, forward thinking strategies. The APAC launch of The Athena Network is the next giant step for this inspiring and passionate rock chick entrepreneur.
Gina Romero
Head of The Athena Network Asia Pacific
Website & Blog: www.ginaromero.com
Connect with Gina on Twitter: @gina_romero
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Gina is a powerhouse of technical knowledge which she shares in an accessible and relatable way. She is enthusiastic and fun to work with and provides inspirational support
What can I say? First met Gina when she was running Athena, a Women’s Networking organisation in London. She is a natural serial networker with a passion to connect the right people at the right time so they can do business. She has a amazing flare of creating networking groups with serves with unlimited Energy.
Gina is a dedicated and energetic networker who really puts people first. We have collaborated in networking circles for many years and at all times Gina has shown wonderful enthusiasm and made a difference to those she has worked alongside. She has a superb ability to connect the right people at the right time. She brings just the right amount of warmth and energy to her work and I wish her every success with Athena Singapore!
It is with the greatest of admiration that I recommend Gina Romero. During the time I was part of her athena group , she was truly an inspirational and motivating leader for us all. Gina took the time to not only get to know all of us, but to promote and brainstorm opportunities with all with us. Gina has a supply of neverending energy and is always willing and available to share some of it. It was an amazing opportunity to be part of her group and I would recommend it.
Gina is a great gal to know. Not only for the help that she gives you with passing on relevant and important contacts for your business but also that she is personable, friendly, wise and she knows her stuff.
I have worked with Gina on a number of projects and always found her a pleasure to work with. Professional, well organised and always looking for new ideas for making things better. A great networker who always has a smile on her face. Good luck promoting Athena in Singapore Gina.
Gina is truly an inspiration – her zeal and passion to succeed is infectious and her passion for her business contagious. gina has a way of making a complex situation feel like a breeze and her interpersonal skills are second to one – – one that is so needed and her ease of making people welcome and warming a truly a gift. I wholeheartedly recommend Gina and look forward to meeitn and wroking with her.
Gina is a professional business woman who has great knowlwedge in many areas. My main contact with Gina was for online support in many things technical! Her ongoing guidance and help was really helpful in my own personal growth and for my business. I would not hesitate to recommend Gina to others in the future.
Gina is a fab networker who really looks out for others. We initially met through Athena and continue to link up via twitter. Gina is a doer with lots of energy to take forward new projects. Great lateral thinker too.
I don’t have the time or the words to describe how amazing Gina is and it is without reservation that I recommend Gina and The Athena Network. I met Gina when she set up an Athena Group in London and admired from afar her dedication, motivation and inspiration! I have continued to stay in touch since her move and am constantly impressed by her thirst for knowledge, interest in others and her ability to connect people
Without a doubt if you are in business new or established you should be a part of The Athena Network and if you have the privilage of being a part of what Gina is doing then you are doubly lucky!
Gina is a bundle of energy fun and enthusiasm. A real people person who gets on with everyone!! Gina is a superb net-worker and knows the value of building great relationships. She built up Athena in North West London before relocating to Singapore with her family. I would love to work with Gina again.
Sadly, I missed the oportunity to meet Gina in “real life” before she moved to Singapore – we “met” through Twitter. She has been a real inspiration to me, and is, without doubt, networking royalty.
Gina created an Athena Networking group, which was envied by other Athena groups. Her warm and welcoming personality meant new members and visitors, felt they had found a truly helpful and friendly opportunity for networking, and members of the group were loyal and truly grateful for the opportunity to be in Gina’s group. I can not recommend her highly enough. Lisa Roberts
I cannot recommend Gina or the Athena Network enough! Before I set up my own business in February 2010, I had never been introduced to formal networking and so the whole concept of it was new to me and, to be honest, quite daunting. However, Gina welcomed me with open arms to Athena and I couldn’t have been put in safer hands. She completely understood my trepidation and did her utmost to make me feel comfortable and relaxed. I am extremely grateful to Gina for all of her support and I am proud to be a member of The Athena Network.
Gina was a client while she ran the Athena Network in North London where I was a member. Not only was she fabulous to work for – full of ideas and energy, but as the Regional Director of Athena, she demonstrated her natural talent for connecting people, understanding their needs and recognising untapped talents – guiding the members out of their comfort zone to help them grow. Gina is fabulous!
Gina is an avid and generous networker. Her enthusiasm for business and technology are inspirational to other businesswomen. I have no doubt that she will make a great success of any networking group she starts in Singapore.
Gina is an accomplished and inspirational business manager and strategist with the ability to be both creative and practical. She gets things done and is always a pleasure to work with.
Gina is an excellent networker, she has the energy of a 5 year old and will not rest until she achieves her goal.
I am sure she will make a success of Athena Singapore. I am happy to endorse her.
Gina is a great networker! She is friendly and is constantly looking at how people can help each other in their businesses.
She ran the Athena Network North London region and was always inspiring, personable and professional.
I would have no hesitation in working with Gina again in any capacity.
I am so glad that you finally decided to launch Athena in Singapore, i am sure its going to be a huge success as you were the best manager that i worked with, lucky these ladies :) ). We really miss you here, as you are such an inspiration for all of us business women. I wish you a lots of success.
I cannot recommend Gina enough to anyone looking to do business with her! She is professional, knows her stuff and also knows how to make business enjoyable too so it is a pleasure to work with her! In her handover to me of Athena North London it was clear that this is someone who is passionate about what she does and has a lot to share. Thanks for your constant support and wisdom Gina!
I have known Gina on both a personal & professional level for the past 7 years. She always puts 110% into whatever projects she is working on and her enthusiasm is electric ! I worked with Gina as a founder member of her The Athena Group, Mill Hill, LONDON and can only highly praise her commitment, superb organisation and drive when running the group.
Gina has opened my eyes to the potential I have to start my own business from a skill I love, but thought I could not offer as a service. She has made me think about how I can market myself using both traditional methods (networking) and modern technology (social media) and provided some key strategies to achieving success via such means. More importantly, however, Gina has provoked thoughts and creative ideas to help me establish what I would like my brand to say about me and my business and has emphasised how important this is, no matter how great the product or service might be.