Datin Samantha Chee

Datin Samantha Chee is a Malaysian entrepreneur, manufacturing leader and advocate for women's economic empowerment. As Managing Director of Glasfil Polymer, she leads an established plastic injection-moulding business serving diverse industrial sectors, combining commercial discipline with innovation and the drive towards more sustainable manufacturing. She is also the founder of Lowen, a circular social enterprise that transforms corporate waste into thoughtfully designed products while creating skills, income and dignified work opportunities for women in underserved communities. Her work explores how environmental responsibility and social impact can be embedded within a commercially viable business model. As President of the International Women's Federation of Commerce and Industry Malaysia, Datin Samantha champions collaboration, regional connectivity and greater access to business opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Drawing from her experience in business transformation, manufacturing, entrepreneurship and social innovation, she brings a grounded perspective to conscious leadership. She believes that care must extend beyond compassion into accountability, collaboration and the responsible use of commercial power, building businesses where profitability, people and purpose reinforce one another.