Datuk Rohana Rozhan recognised by Variety as a Woman of Impact 2014

Rohana, who has led the Malaysian media company for the last three years, told Variety that she sees growth in the future of the company, but needs to make sure that it is inclusive.

“Astro is the poster child for diversity in the region and like many blue-chip organizations, we believe in equal opportunity — we do not favour but appoint the best person for the job”, says Rohana.

Having more women employees than men in an establishment that reaches 308 million customers via 171 TV channels, Astro is a leader in the region for hiring women in management.

Rohana adds that Astro is also committed to telling stories where women are depicted as strong, brave and smart.

“Storytelling and role models are key in (building) social norms and in encouraging more women to try to 'have it all.' Only then will real, imagined and self imposed barriers fall away," she adds.

The honorees are selected based on their professional and philanthropic accomplishments throughout the past year and among other honorees of Variety’s 2014 Power of Women Issue are actor and entrepreneur, Jessica Alba, actor and film maker, Angelina Jolie and actor Lupita Nyong'O.