Overview:
Cheryl T. Hansen is an entrepreneur and international business professional whose career spans more than three decades across business, media, sustainability initiatives and beauty pageants. Having lived and worked across Asia, Europe and Australia, she credits her international exposure with developing her ability to understand different cultures and build networks across borders. Beyond business, Cheryl is passionate about environmental sustainability and mentoring emerging entrepreneurs, believing that commercial success should create positive value for society and future generations.
Industry:
Entrepreneurship | International Business | Events | Media & Publishing | Sustainability | Beauty Pageants | Mentorship
Professional Experience:
Cheryl’s international experience has been central to her professional journey. She grew up in Sydney and has lived in Tokyo, Copenhagen, Singapore and the Philippines, while also spending time in Spain and travelling extensively throughout Europe and Asia. She speaks English, Japanese, Tagalog, Danish and Spanish. These experiences enabled her to develop cross-cultural business and social networks that became the foundation for numerous ventures, partnerships and projects. Her career has also involved collaborations with governments, multinational organisations, NGOs and community groups, reinforcing her belief in professionalism, credibility and teamwork.
Turning Point:
An important evolution in Cheryl’s definition of success came when helping others grow became more meaningful than achieving personal milestones. Through mentoring start-ups and emerging entrepreneurs, she discovered the satisfaction of helping people develop greater confidence, discipline and a stronger mindset. Challenges and failures throughout her own career have also shaped her philosophy: rather than treating failure as final, she views mistakes as opportunities to learn, adapt and approach the next challenge more effectively.
What She Does Now:
Today, Cheryl continues to work across entrepreneurship, international business, sustainability and mentorship. Through Miss Earth Singapore, she promotes environmental awareness while advocating the belief that profitability and sustainability can work together. She also mentors emerging entrepreneurs and encourages collaboration between generations, combining the technological and AI capabilities of younger professionals with the experience, judgement and relationships of established business leaders. Her broader goal is to build commercially sustainable ventures while creating opportunities for others and contributing positively to society and the environment.
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