AM: I'm very lucky since my two daughters don't take up very much of my time, besides my husband has been very supportive and willing to share responsibilities at home.

I was also lucky to take up management positions at an early age. I was made department head when I was only 26. That experience allowed me to acquire and polish my management skills when I was still young. So when I had my first child, my career was already well developed and I could afford to spend more time with her.

But, as a mother of two children, I've also been through that struggle between career and family. I thought about quitting my job and staying home to raise my daughters, especially when they were three to four years old. They were so adorable and wouldn't let go of me every morning before I went to work-that was my weakest point.

Being a mother is a very difficult job. It's a very long term project and often takes years before the "ROI" reveals itself. On the other hand, I really enjoy my job as a CIO. Being able to coach and train my staff, making them experts, and seeing the company's business growth because of their effort-that's a great achievement for me.

CWHK: How do you compare parenting skills and management skills?