Shao Hong is a longstanding member of the Sydney business community and most recently served as Assurance Partner and Head of China Assurance Practice at PwC Australia. With more than two decades of professional experience, she has played a significant role in strengthening commercial and investment ties between Australia and China.
Born and educated in mainland China before building her executive career in Australia, Ms. Shao brings a uniquely bicultural perspective to boardrooms and strategic decision making. She has advised Chinese enterprises establishing operations in Australia, as well as Australian boards expanding into Chinese markets, guiding them through governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and capital market requirements.
She previously served as National Treasurer of the Australia China Business Council and has consistently championed cross-border dialogue, transparency, and high standards of corporate governance. At PwC, she led well-attended executive briefings and seminars designed to deepen understanding of regulatory expectations, market entry considerations, and international best practices.
Recognised as the first audit partner at PwC Australia with a mainland Chinese background , Shao Hong remains committed to advancing diversity and inclusion within the profession and mentoring the next generations of globally minded leaders.
Outside of her professional work, she seeks both beauty and challenge — drawing inspiration from the vast wilderness of Yellowstone National Park and embracing experiences such as the EdgeWalk at the CN Tower in Toronto. Her travels reflect a curiosity about the world and a willingness to step beyond her comfort zone — qualities that also define her leadership approach.