Overview: Denise is the founder of International Gerizim, a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to bridging business success with meaningful social impact. After more than 25 years in commercial management, supply chain operations, and organisational leadership, she chose to focus on helping businesses, communities, and individuals create sustainable partnerships that generate value beyond financial performance. Her leadership philosophy centres on purpose, collaboration, and long-term positive change.
Industry: Social Impact | Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) | Thought Leadership | Community Development
Professional Experience: Denise has over 25 years of experience in commercial management, supply chain operations, and organisational leadership, where she led teams and contributed to business growth across multiple functions. Drawing on her extensive corporate background, she founded International Gerizim to help organisations integrate social responsibility into their business strategies. Her expertise lies in connecting businesses, communities, and social initiatives to create lasting partnerships that benefit employees, stakeholders, and society as a whole.
Turning Point: A defining moment in Denise’s career came when she realised that business success should be measured not only by profit and efficiency but also by the lives touched and the legacy created. She observed that many organisations were searching for deeper purpose while many CSR initiatives produced only short-term results. This inspired her to establish International Gerizim as a platform that builds long-term relationships and embeds social impact into organisational culture rather than treating it as a one-off activity.
What She Does Now: Today, Denise leads International Gerizim, working with businesses, community organisations, and social enterprises to develop purpose-driven partnerships and sustainable CSR strategies. She advocates for creating value for shareholders, employees, communities, and future generations simultaneously, helping organisations align their values, people, and resources with causes that create meaningful and lasting impact.
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LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-ong-international-gerizim/
Website: https://i-gerizim.com
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