Jessie Xiao CA

Jessie is a Chartered Accountant and accomplished entrepreneur with over two decades of experience spanning education, migration, hospitality, entertainment and community leadership. She is the Managing Director of the award winning education & migration agency ACAE, where she supports international students through tailored study and migration pathways, advocating for transnational education.

Jessie first joined Way In Network in 2003 taking up various leadership roles and is the current President of the Way In Network and a past Vice President of the Haymarket Chamber of Commerce. She has also served on government advisory panels for multicultural women affairs, night time economy and creative industries. Jessie is a recipient of multiple honours, including the 2024 Australia China Alumni Awards Members’ Choice Award & 2015 Top 10 Outstanding Global Young Cantonese Award.