Dr. Fred Ku, Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies) at CUHK Business School, is an accomplished scholar and award-winning educator in fields of business economics, social values and ESG. He is also the founder and director of CUHK BESGO Programme, which aims to cultivate social mindset of budding business leaders and proactively drive cross-sector collaboration to co-create greater social good. Besides, Dr. Ku provides training and consultancy services to businesses and government agencies.

My sustainability goals for 2023:

I aspire to see Hong Kong nurturing socially conscious leaders, and businesses prioritizing social value alongside economic profit, ultimately fostering a sustainable and inclusive society.

Dr. Fred Ku, Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies) at CUHK Business School, is an accomplished scholar and award-winning educator in fields of business economics, social values and ESG. He is also the founder and director of CUHK BESGO Programme, which aims to cultivate social mindset of budding business leaders and proactively drive cross-sector collaboration to co-create greater social good. Besides, Dr. Ku provides training and consultancy services to businesses and government agencies.

My sustainability goals for 2023:

I aspire to see Hong Kong nurturing socially conscious leaders, and businesses prioritizing social value alongside economic profit, ultimately fostering a sustainable and inclusive society.

Nalini Dhiman is an advocate for creating shared value. At the crux, CSV is about economic and societal value going hand in hand. Pursuing a BBA degree specializing in Big Data and Quantitative Marketing, she is dedicated to driving positive change at the intersection of business and society.

She grew up in Hong Kong and India; one, the junction between the East and the West, a finance powerhouse, and the other, a growing economy bursting with innovation and ideas. This unique exposure has played a significant role in shaping her lens on the importance of sustainability.

Right now, it is the youth who can drive change. But we need to be educated, we need a platform to share ideas, and we need to come together to take little steps. Until one day those little steps become big strides.

Nalini’s interests are in creating shared value, peaceful and strong social justice, and youth education. At ReThink, she looks forward to being a part of ideation such that everyone, especially youth, leaves inspired to build sustainable solutions.

My sustainability goals for 2024:

Hong Kong has been most active in the corporate sustainable finance space, with an APAC lead in sustainability-linked loans and ESG ETF flows. It is therefore evident that corporations are driving the sustainability force in Hong Kong, especially in the green space.

Personally, then, I want to see and be a part of the following goals for Hong Kong in 2024 – 2025:

Enhanced youth education
They are the drivers of tomorrow, our future leaders. I want to see a greater focus on educating our youth, especially those who are from marginalized backgrounds, lower socio-economic brackets, single-parent families, etc. Equipping them with knowledge about the world, soft skills, hard skills, and critical thinking from an early age empowers them to make informed decisions about the world as they grow.

Increased organizational partnerships
We can see the greatest result in public education and material impact when organizations come together. For instance, three leading companies in Hong Kong, spanning different industries, launched a diversity internship program for underprivileged students which allowed them to set their ambitions in motion. The force of more is always larger than the force of one. I advocate for more cross-industry collaborations involving educational institutions, corporations, NGOs, and the Government.

Dr. Rosette Leung is a Lecturer in the Department of Marketing at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School. She teaches various courses, including Marketing Management, Global Marketing Management, Buyer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, and Integrated Marketing Communication. Her research interests span multiple areas, from social media marketing to internet-based relationships.

My sustainability goals for 2024:

My sustainability goals are to inspire and equip the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and determination to make sustainable choices and become leaders on fostering a more sustainable future. In addition to my commitment in business case writing about sustainability, innovation and climate change, I hope I can engage in more collaborative efforts with organizations and academics for sharing knowledge and best practices in sustainability.

Catherine is a nonprofit leader with a communications and events background spanning over 15 years. As Executive Director of the local charity, HandsOn Hong Kong, she has a passion for creating impactful programs, empowering teams to reach their potential and moving people to take action. Since joining HandsOn in 2016, she has empowered thousands of the city’s employees, families and students on the power of volunteering to address our social needs. Catherine led teams and ran flagship events at both OgilvyOne and The Economist Group before joining HandsOn and holds a B.A. (Honours) in Communications from the University of Technology in Sydney.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

I hope to see Hongkongers commit to making sustainable choices–and changes–in their daily lives. There’s no starting point too small!

Dr. Anson Au Yeung is a Senior Lecturer in Finance and Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School. He also holds prominent positions as Programme Director for two key programmes at the institution: Asian Business Studies (ABS) and International Business & Chinese Enterprise (IBCE).
Before joining CUHK, Dr. Au Yeung was a Visiting Assistant Professor at City University of Hong Kong and a Visiting Scholar at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Dr. Au Yeung’s scholarly pursuits encompass a wide range of topics, with a particular emphasis on corporate finance, capital markets, and international finance.
Dr. Au Yeung’s teaching expertise spans a wide range of academic levels, including undergraduate and Executive MBA programmes. His dedication and excellence in teaching have been recognized through the Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award.

STEVEN TSOI

CEO & Co-Founder, SONOVA

Chief Impact Evangelist, Social Ventures Hong Kong

Steven Tsoi is the Co-Founder of SONOVA and the Chief Impact Evangelist at Social Ventures Hong Kong. SONOVA (sonova.com.hk) is a cause-marketing agency ally with Social Ventures Hong Kong (SVhk, sv-hk.org). Through strategic partnerships with NGOs, educational institutions, foundations, and private sectors, seamlessly integrate industry and cause, fostering a philanthropic synergy that drives impactful change.

Steven brings over 20 years of experience in the Hong Kong media scene and over 10 years of experience in the corporate sector as an corporate trainer to his current roles to drive social innovation through impact storytelling, creating shared value (CSV) corporate projects, and curating impact experiences. His portfolio of social impact projects includes EXTRA MILE (community investment project of Airport Authority Hong Kong), Trust Tomorrow Campaign (initiated under Swire’s 150^th anniversary celebration), Home Is… (CSV initiative of Yip’s Chemical), 404 Not F_und?: Err-venger Academy (powered by HKBN CSI Fund), and JC InnoPower (Social Worker Fellowship Programme by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust). Steven has advised numerous corporates and NGOs on media, PR, and communications to enable their social innovation ideas to reach a larger mainstream audience and accelerate the pace of social change for Hong Kong’s most pressing social issues.

Steven is a strong advocate for youth opportunities, believing that every youth has the potential to be a changemaker for a better tomorrow. He led the impact design and project development of several first-of-its-kind youth programmes in Hong Kong: Working Holiday@Lantau, Creative Beings@ Sham Shui Po, and Project MELO. –

Dr. Rosette Leung is a Lecturer in the Department of Marketing at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School. She teaches various courses, including Marketing Management, Global Marketing Management, Buyer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, and Integrated Marketing Communication. Her research interests span multiple areas, from social media marketing to internet-based relationships.

My sustainability goals for 2024:

My sustainability goals are to inspire and equip the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and determination to make sustainable choices and become leaders on fostering a more sustainable future. In addition to my commitment in business case writing about sustainability, innovation and climate change, I hope I can engage in more collaborative efforts with organizations and academics for sharing knowledge and best practices in sustainability.

Bon is graduated from the BSc student in Environmental Management and Technology at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Currently, he is working as a Research Analyst at Civic Exchange. He has been leading research related to transition finance and taxonomy development. Bon has published several impactful articles related to green and sustainable finance development in major newspapers and business magazines. One of his recent articles about ESG risks is featured in the Knowledge Hub of the Chartered Banker Institute. Bon has also been influencing the market by hosting industry workshops and talks for market practitioners. For instance, he has been invited as a guest lecturer in a course offered by HKU-SPACE (Certificate for Module: Leadership in Applied ESG and Sustainability). With these achievements, he was recognised and nominated as one of the representatives of the HKUST to compete for the Oxford Green Finance Prize 2023.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Bring Theory to Practise, Connect Stakeholders, Facilitate the Low Carbon Transition in the GBA.

Bosco Leung currently holds the position of Social Responsibility Lead at MTR. He commenced his career at the company as a management trainee, bringing with him over 15 years of experience acquired in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the UK. Bosco gained widespread recognition for his contribution in launching the MTR Mobile app series, which received over 20 regional and local awards during the early stages of his professional journey.

Bosco has been at the forefront of various corporate innovation initiatives within the Corporate Strategy and Global Innovation departments. His remarkable accomplishments include pioneering collaborations such as the #propUP corporate accelerator program, internal startup weekends, global innovation exchanges for overseas hubs, and the development of MTR’s first internal startup named “Doughnut Bus.”

Bosco actively supports the community by serving as a mentor and judge in programs like SIE fund, Jumpstarter’s IdeaPOP!, JA Company Program, and the DBS Foundation Social Enterprise Capacity Building Program. He has been invited as a speaker to events such as Service Design Hong Kong, “StartmeupHK” festival, Alibaba Entrepreneurship Fund’s “Jumpstarter”, and the Hong Kong Design Center’s “Unleash” Design thinking Forum.

Since joining the ESG team in 2022, Bosco has focused on driving multiple social programs and sponsorships while shaping MTR’s social priorities. He has spearheaded various new initiatives, including MTR’s inaugural Social Inclusion Week, the ESG Project Allies Programme in collaboration with NGOs and Social Enterprises to drive impact, the Gender Equity Network and Male Allies Program, the “EmpowerZ” traineeship pilot scheme for ethnic minorities and people with disabilities, ‘Train’ for Life’s Journey 2.0 with Social Innovation Challenge, and the establishment and management of MTR’s Internal ESG Fund.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

1. To develop improved metrics for managing and measuring social impacts more effectively.
2. To foster a collaborative community where individuals from diverse sectors can join forces and collectively drive positive changes together.
3. To explore programs that address both social and environmental impacts simultaneously.

Stanley Ying (“Stan”) is passionate about advocating for sustainability and technological innovations. In his professional capacity, Stan serves as a consultant in the financial sector, with prior experience as a product manager in Generative AI.

Outside of work, he holds key organisational positions to drive positive impacts.

As a co-founder of ClimateLens, Stan spearheads a pioneering project that leverages generative AI to translate climate insights, making them readily accessible to a wider audience. Furthermore, he serves as the Vice President of the St. Gallen Symposium Hong Kong Chapter, where he has introduced the flagship Hong Kong forum focusing on sustainability technology and regional collaborations.

Stan is honoured to hold the title of Professor Charles K. Kao Scholar and has been recognized as a “Leader of Tomorrow” at the 52nd St. Gallen Symposium, and “Outstanding Financial Technologist of the Year” by the Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia. Stan is also a charterholder of CESGA, PMP, and FRM.

Kylie is an UNFCCC COP Observer and has been the lecturer for CATY (Climate Advocacy Training for Youth) organised by CarbonCare InnoLab, incubating youth in international climate affairs. In addition to her teaching experience, she has imparted her knowledge by instructing climate-related courses at institutions such as the University of Hong Kong (HKU), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), and VTC-IVE. Kylie is also involved in the SolarCare Programme of CarbonCare InnoLab, which aims to drive the energy just transition in Hong Kong. Her focus is on facilitating connections between NGOs, officials, and the community to install Solar PV systems and implement climate education programs throughout Hong Kong.

She is a current member of SHE Changes Climate Partners, where she plays a role in contributing to strategic planning aimed at empowering women and developing climate solutions on a global scale.

She has served in the former South Horizon District Councillor’s Office. During her time partnering with the District Councillor, she has implemented environmental protection strategic planning. In her climate action endeavours, she prioritises key areas such as women and gender, climate justice, and youth empowerment.

Payal brings over 13 years of expertise in advancing gender and racial equity, and empowering marginalized and underrepresented communities in both India and Hong Kong. She actively supports and empowers youth-led initiatives and promotes learner-led approaches. She is the Senior Opportunity Fund Manager at Resolve Foundation, s88 charity with a mission to inspire, empower, and connect emerging leaders to foster a more inclusive Hong Kong.. Payal oversees the Opportunity Fund program, a seed-grant initiative aimed at supporting community changemakers who often face challenges in accessing the necessary resources to get their projects off the ground. Previously, she worked at a grassroots NGO that promotes inclusion of Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities, in different roles of community organizing, youth development, and policy advocacy. She advocates empowering people to realize their rights and giving them the opportunity to participate in society.

My Sustainability goals for 2024:

The changes I hope to see:
1) Increasing access to resources and opportunities for community changemakers through financial support and capacity building programs.
2) Building thriving communities through partnerships and collaboration between businesses, academic institutions, non-profits, and government.

Myles is the Founder & CEO of HelpBridge, an online business school and information sharing platform for Hong Kong’s 350,000 migrant domestic workers (MDWs).

A Filipino education entrepreneur, people professional, and community builder who was raised by a domestic worker in the Philippines since he was a child, Myles has empowered thousands of migrant workers to equip themselves with core skills to transform into small business entrepreneurs.

Initially started as a college project that connected domestic workers to charities online for free, HelpBridge has since grown into a community-based education platform that’s equipped over 2,500 migrant workers with core practical skills in entrepreneurship, IT literacy, and financial planning.

Myles has worked in strategy at Fortune 500 companies like BlackRock and JP Morgan, Kalibrr (the first Y Combinator startup in the Philippines), and Gobi Partners (one of Asia’s largest venture capital firms). Myles graduated First Class Honours (Summa Cum Laude) in Economics and Anthropology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Christine Vicera (she/hers) is a Hong Kong-raised Filipino researcher, educator and multidisciplinary artist. At the heart of her research and praxis lies a broader concern toward the relationship between Filipino migration and marginality within global racial capital.

Creative practice and community building are integral to her praxis. Sisig and Puchero (2021), her first documentary short was featured at the 2021 Southeast Asia x Seattle Film Festival. It follows the story of Julie Mangrobang, a former Filipino migrant domestic worker turned restaurant owner in HK, and explores how Filipino migrants contest and reshape their visibility in a multicultural, post-colonial HK, and enact their agency to create spaces for cultural and economic participation. In 2021, she co-founded be/longing an arts-for-education lab that harnesses the transformative power of storytelling and the creative arts to to co-create tools for anti-racist critical public pedagogy. Her research, poetry, and personal essays have been published in Kritika Kultura, Voice & Verse, Spill Stories, Asia Art Archive “Like A Fever,” and Verge: Studies in Global Asias.

Professor Tina Choi is a renowned marketing expert who merges her extensive corporate experience from her tenure at global giants with her passion for entrepreneurship and education in the areas of technology commercialization, venture development, and Industry 4.0.

As a seasoned marketing strategist, Tina has held senior executive roles at renowned multinationals like Dyson, Johnson & Johnson, Nestle, Unilever, PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble. In these roles, she spearheaded innovative marketing campaigns, drove brand growth, and built new market standards. Her deep understanding of consumer behavior and market dynamics has been instrumental in launching successful products and expanding market share.

Tina brings her marketing acumen to her role as the Executive Director of Global Venture Development at the Pan-Asia Venture Development Platform (PAVD) (http://www.PAVD.info). She leads expert teams in developing and executing marketing strategies for innovative technological ventures across Asia, ensuring their successful commercialization and growth. As the Founder of Maker International Company Limited and Wisey International Company Limited, Tina applies her marketing expertise to drive technology commercialization and venture development.

A highly sought-after speaker, Tina shares her insights on marketing, design thinking, innovation, communications, corporate governance, CSR, and entrepreneurship at various universities and corporations. Her ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies has made her a valuable resource for businesses looking to stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape.

Tina’s outstanding contributions have been recognized with the “2015-2020 Top 20 Outstanding Courses” award by the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Education Alliance of China (IEEAC). She also holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF), demonstrating her proficiency in cutting-edge coaching techniques that empower individuals and organizations to reach their full potential.

蔡惠珊教授是一位著名的營銷專家，她將自己在全球巨頭任職期間的豐富企業經驗與她對技術商業化、創業發展和工業 4.0 領域的創業和教育的熱情相結合。

作為一名經驗豐富的行銷策略師，蔡教授曾在戴森、強生、雀巢、聯合利華、百事可樂和寶潔等知名跨國公司擔任高級管理職務。在這些職位上，她率先開展了創新的行銷活動，推動了品牌增長，並建立了新的市場標準。她對消費者行為和市場動態的深刻理解有助於推出成功的產品和擴大市場份額。

蔡教授將她的行銷敏銳度帶到了泛亞創業投資平台（PAVD）（(http://www.PAVD.info) 擔任環球科創企業環球科創企業拓展執行董事的職位上。她領導專家團隊為亞洲各地的創新科技企業制定和執行行銷策略，確保其成功商業化和增長。作為國匠意有限公司和躍思考國際有限公司的創始人，蔡教授運用她的營銷專業知識來推動她致力於技術商業化、創業發展及工業4.0。

蔡教授是一位備受追捧的演講者，她在多所大學和企業分享了市場營銷、設計思維、創新、傳播、公司治理、企業社會責任和創業方面的見解。她能夠將複雜的概念轉化為可操作的策略，分析並分享在當今競爭格局中保持企業領先地位的寶貴資源。

蔡教授的傑出貢獻獲得了中國創新創業教育聯盟（IEEAC）頒發的“2015-2020年度20大優秀課程”獎。她還擁有國際教練聯合會 （ICF） 頒發的專業認證教練 （PCC） 證書，展示了她對尖端教練技術的熟練程度，這些技術協助個人和組織能充分發揮其潛力。

Dr. Fred Ku, Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies) at CUHK Business School, is an accomplished scholar and award-winning educator in fields of business economics, social values and ESG. He is also the founder and director of CUHK BESGO Programme, which aims to cultivate social mindset of budding business leaders and proactively drive cross-sector collaboration to co-create greater social good. Besides, Dr. Ku provides training and consultancy services to businesses and government agencies.

My sustainability goals for 2023:

I aspire to see Hong Kong nurturing socially conscious leaders, and businesses prioritizing social value alongside economic profit, ultimately fostering a sustainable and inclusive society.

Janet Ng, a seasoned professional with a career dedicated to creating positive impact, is currently a Partner Development Manager at Google. Her experience spans digital marketing and partnerships, and she is also pursuing a Master’s program in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health at King’s College London. Janet believes that a multi-disciplinary approach, coupled with a deep sense of self-awareness, is key to addressing the complex challenges of our time. She is committed to driving positive change through collaboration, innovation, and conscious awareness.

My sustainability goals for 2024:

• Promoting healthy lifestyles, ensuring access to mental health knowledge and resources.
• Reduce light pollution.

Justin Yeung is the Co-Founder of 2041 Hong Kong, a youth organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable development and climate action. In this role, he oversees strategic implementations and management across internal functions and provides mentorship to a growing team of young professionals and university students working on various projects.

At Techtronic Industries (TTI), Justin holds the position of Senior Sustainability and Communications Executive. He has played a pivotal role in advancing the company’s sustainability efforts. Starting his career in the Leadership Development Program (Management Trainee), Justin has gained extensive experience across various functions within TTI. Currently, he leads the social sustainability function for the region, collaborating closely with other regions on strategy, communications, reporting, and impact engagement. Justin also contributes to sustainable product design and manages the sustainability department’s budget. He launched the Youth Development Program, an internship initiative aimed at nurturing talent in the industry. Additionally, he coordinates employee engagement efforts and manages the partnership with Habitat for Humanity for regional projects.

In his previous role, Justin supported the establishment of supply chain memberships, conducted climate risk assessments, and managed ESG data and ratings.

Justin has been recognized for his achievements, being selected as one of the AmCham Future Leaders in 2023. Recently, he received the UBS Award at Melofest 2024 with IMPACT41 for a Nature-based Solution (NbS) addressing marine biodiversity loss and decarbonization. Beyond his professional commitments, Justin volunteers with the United World College Graduates Organization (UWCGO), where he advocates for cultural diversity and exposure in education, while strengthening alumni connections, and engagement with the UWC movement.

His contributions to sustainable development, climate action, and social initiatives have established him as a young leader driving positive change in both local and global communities.

My sustainability goals for 2024:

• Promote youth engagement in sustainable development initiatives and foster inclusive thought leadership and influence.
• Encourage widespread adoption and recognition of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to address the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.
• Foster community building and collaboration to empower individuals, organizations, and industries in driving sustainable development efforts.

I am currently the President at UNIFi3D leading digital transformation projects and revolutionizing the fashion industry with sustainable, 3D, and virtual solutions. My role involves executing the strategic vision, driving business development, and fostering partnerships. I bring expertise in digital marketing, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), change management, and digital supply chain management.
Prior to UNIFi3D, I held leadership positions at Publicis Group in Hong Kong and South Korea, shaping digital marketing strategies and delivering impactful campaigns. I also served as the Supply Chain Governance leader at Philip Morris International Group in Indonesia, managing two factories and optimizing productivity. Additionally, I founded and managed a tech start-up specializing in RPA advisory and training.
I take pride in opening new markets and fostering business growth. My passion lies in leveraging technology to transform industries. With a track record of driving growth and forming strategic partnerships, I am committed to UNIFi3D’s success and impacting the fashion industry and driving sustainable consumption

Ekaterina Drozdova is a Communication Advisor at The University of Hong Kong. With an interdisciplinary background and multicultural experiences, she strives to leverage her knowledge and skills to build momentum for the adoption of sustainability in the local and global community. As the Community Director at 2041 Hong Kong, she spearheads and oversees sustainability education, organisation of events, and development of solution-based projects.

Vince Siu is the Founder and Lead Producer at Press Start Studios, a Hong Kong-based game design studio dedicated to leveraging the power of games for impact and education.

He enjoys thinking about gamification, 21st-century skills, design thinking, and generative AI and the future of education, and has spoken and conducted workshops for 1,000+ educators and school leaders in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, and the United States.

For his work in education, Vince has been recognized as an Asia-Pacific Leader by the Obama Foundation, a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum, and a Gen.T Leader of Tomorrow by Tatler Asia.

My sustainbility goals for 2024:

A fun, interactive, action-oriented educational curriculum to encourage families to understand and participate in recycling and other waste reduction measures.

Continued implementation of ambitious and aggressive policies targeting waste reduction at source, complete with clear and compelling public communication campaigns.

Clare is the Strategic Communications and Events Manager at 2041 Hong Kong, a youth-led organisation that strives to build a community seeking to inspire, advocate, and catalyse change for sustainability and climate action. She is driving creative projects with a team of curators to extend the sustainability message to the wider community through immersive arts and exhibitions. Outside of 2041 Hong Kong, she also serves as a Specialist, Sustainability at HK Express, focusing on supporting sustainable improvements in the aviation industry’s flight operations, waste management, and community engagement.

Prior to joining HK Express, Clare worked in the green building and tourism fields, focusing on youth education, marketing, and mega events. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from the University of Hong Kong and is a Certified ESG Analyst.

My sustainability goals for 2024:

1. More collaboration opportunities among the SMEs & youth led organisations
2. Comprehensive waste management policy in the city to handle recyclables & promote circular economy

Currently the Programme Director for the Master of Social Science in Sustainability Leadership and Governance, in the Centre for Civil Society and Governance at the University of Hong Kong. Margaret has developed this Master programme to enhance learning, grow deeper understanding, and enable professionals to implement sustainability initiatives across all roles. Empowering both students and clients to integrate sustainability into personal and core organizational decision-making processes as this is time critical and, the focus the programme. She is often a guest speaker, and partners with organizations to provide support to their in-house sustainability strategies, currently through the lens of climate change related factors, and mechanisms for greater stakeholder engagement.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

For leaders, at all levels, to put into action significant changes to their operating environment given the tools at their disposal, and a greater level of authentic collaboration that truly seeks human-centric solutions. Let’s be on the right side of the climate change battle!

Iyla is a second-year student at the University of Hong Kong studying a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, with a focus in Sustainability and Politics. Iyla previously studied at United World College Thailand, founding an environmental advocacy and beach cleaning organization and working on a provincial plastic-bag ban alongside the Phuket government. Through the youth-led organization, she managed and curated events to educate others about the importance of waste management to combat plastic pollution. Now, Iyla is a member of the NESS events team, collaborating on events such as the BEC x NESS Green Jobs Fair and Hong Kong Climate Emergency Summit, promoting climate literacy and career pathways in sustainability for Hong Kong youth.

My sustainability goals for 2024:

Overconsumption is a huge issue in Hong Kong, leading to excess waste and pollution. Recent trips to Sai Kung’s remote beaches have left me devastated, white sand barely visible underneath mounds of washed-up plastic waste. While ocean currents can transport others’ waste to our shores, it is a harsh reminder that disposal of waste does not equate to disappearance. While I am excited to see the potential impact of the new MSW charging scheme, I hope to see not only greater awareness about the volume of waste we produce individually, but for corporations to take responsibility for the waste they enable. I hope to see an accelerated transition towards low-impact, biodegradable packaging for businesses, and an increasing effort to prioritise environmentally conscious production to reduce stress on landfills.

Phoebe Leung is the Senior Sustainable Development Manager of Swire Properties. Her work involves supporting the Company’s Sustainable Development (SD) 2030 Strategy as well as action plans and programmes to improve the company’s overall SD performance.

She leads the planning and execution of Swire Properties’ SD tenant engagement strategy and bespoke tenant programmes, such as the Green Performance Pledge and Green Kitchen Initiative, fostering landlord-tenant partnerships to incorporate sustainability throughout the design, fit-out and occupancy stages.

In addition, she drives the Company’s Resource and Circularity Taskforce, made up of representatives from portfolio teams and hotels, to regularly analyse waste performance and facilitate new initiatives. She leads the development of new partnerships and innovations to design out waste, encourage reuse and enhance resource recovery. Her recent projects include the Taikoo Place Smart Reusable Cup and Food Box Programme, and launching the Smart Waste Reduction Challenge which utilises smart scales and a digital engagement platform to gamify the Company’s collective sustainability journey with tenants.

Phoebe is a Chartered Environmentalist and also holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University.

Clement started his career in the Marketing and Events Management field, leveraging his experience and bringing it into the Business Development and Client Relations sector.

Currently working at Spare-it, a waste data monitoring solution company that enables in-building waste data to empower change and unite organisation around their sustainability goals.

Understanding both the customer and the market’s needs to drive sustainability initiative and waste reduction efforts.

My Sustainability goals for 2024:

I hope to see both corporates and individuals can put more attention and effort in circularity, and the concept of “reduce from source”. Rethink our daily lives and how we see, treat valuable resources.

Technology is a tool that enables change, but ultimately it is up to us to take actions.

Priscilla Lin is the Sustainability and Strategy Manager at Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited. She manages the company’s sustainability strategy and engages ecosystems in bridging sustainability and progress for all.

Before joining Schneider Electric, Priscilla was a sustainability professional in corporate sustainability consulting and a seasoned global citizenship education facilitator.

She is a participant in the 26th and 27th UN Climate Change Conferences in Glasgow and Sharm El Sheikh. Outside of work, she has co-founded The Shared Meal, a platform that promotes a sustainable food system and Solmunity, an initiative to drive community solar in Hong Kong.

My sustainability goals for 2024:

Empower and drive system-level climate action to secure a livable future for all.

Charlotte Wang joined Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Ltd. as a Management Trainee and now works as a Strategic Marketing Specialist. Charlotte specializes in strategic research and market analysis, with passion and diverse experience in sustainability, green building and energy optimization. She has been involved in projects focused on developing sustainable and innovative solutions for buildings and infrastructure.

Charlotte holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from the University of Hong Kong, and is dedicated to driving positive change in the energy sector and utilizing technology to create a better future.

My sustainability goals for 2024:

Leverages technology to drive positive behavioural change, empowering individuals, organizations, and societies to embrace sustainable practices.

Prof. Gregg Li – Systems Builder and Technopreneur

Gregg is the founding director and President of the Orion Astropreneur Space Academy (OASA) whose aim is to nurture future technopreneurs. Educated as a systems engineer and organizational and technology architect, Dr. Li has had over four decades of experience helping leading companies and enduring family businesses find common grounds for transformation and adopt management practices for hyper-change and growth. Having worked with, personally coached and mentored, high-flyers with global players while he was with Aon, American Express, Citibank, Protiviti, and PWC, he is now helping family businesses and government entities overcome their technology adoption and challenges.

In addition, as an organizational and technology troubleshooter, he has shared his know-how when he can, as an Adjunct Professor – such as with the University of Hong Kong, PolyU, CUHK, U. of Chicago, and Tsinghua University for example, since 1993. From time to time, he enjoys teaching on esoteric subjects like Applied Corporate Governance for Families, the Management of Technologies and Transformation, and Space Entrepreneurship.

Dr. Li has also been engaging in public service since his return to Hong Kong in the 90’s. He has served as a board member of Cyberport (2017 – 2019), of the Urban Renewal Authority (2015 – 2019), and of the eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre (2021 – 2023). As an advisor, he has advised the Lab for Space Research at HKU (since 2021); the Tech London Advocates in London (since 2013), the Asian American MultiTech Association in PRD (since 2021), and a dozen tech start-ups in Asia. He has been an Academic Fellow of the International Council of Management Consulting Institute (Since 2020), a Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Hong Kong (Since 2022); a member of the International Council of Washington University in St. Louis (2000 – 2012), and a Governance and Technology Board Advisor with Protiviti (2020 – 2022).

Dr Li is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, UCLA, HKU, and Warwick University. His applied research interests have ranged from complexity thinking, family business governance, innovation to systems leadership.

李嘉樂博士，未來學家及OASA執行主席

李博士向來是一位未來學家及顛覆革新者。他同時是位經驗豐富的連續創業家(serial entrepreneur)、初創企業教練、太空創業教授，與及跨國公司和家族企業的治理顧問。最重要的，他是青年領袖的培育家和投資者。他是一位「太空經濟企業家」(Astropreneur)。

李博士桃李滿門，他很多學生和學員正領導着麥肯錫，微軟和華為等全球頂尖企業。他退休前曾親自教授和指導怡安集團、美國運通、花旗銀行、IBM 和羅兵咸永道等國際知名企業中的成功人士；退休後仍繼續在不同大學執教及輔導，指導如太空經濟及創業等高深奧妙的科目。

在他的過百學員中， 有成為國際頂尖顧問公司合夥人，跨國企業的全球主管和初創企業的創辦人。他們和李博士同行，一起探索，一起改創經濟未來，讓 明天會更美好。

李博士是創星匯(OASA)創會主席、現同時是 香港大學太空科學碩士課程的客席教授，以及十多間智庫和大學的顧問。

李博士畢業於美國聖路易斯華盛頓大學文科學院, 並持有夏威夷大學經濟碩士學位、加州大學洛杉磯分校工商管理碩士學位，以及英國華威大學工程學博士學位及香港大學佛學研究碩士學位。

Max Lee is the co-founder and CTO of LifeSparrow Solutions Limited, a pioneering company dedicated to revolutionizing Search and Rescue (SAR) operations through advanced, AI-driven aerial technology. Under his leadership, the company’s innovative SAR platform has been instrumental in saving lives and has received widespread recognition from prominent media outlets, including CNN International, the South China Morning Post (SCMP), and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK).

Max’s exceptional contributions to the field have earned him a place on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list and the Outstanding Alumni Award from the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), among other accolades. Currently, Max is pursuing a PhD at PolyU, where he is a recipient of the prestigious Hong Kong PhD Fellowship. His research focuses on drones and seamless positioning systems, aiming to advance technology and its applications within the low-altitude economy. Through his work, Max seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and practical, real-world solutions, continually pushing the boundaries of drone technology and positioning systems to make a meaningful impact.

My sustainability goals for 2024:

• Sustainable Technologies and Optimizing Resource Allocation
• Environmental Impact Reduction via Predictive Monitoring Using Space and Aerial Data

Professor Quentin A Parker, PhD, BSc (hons), FRAS, FASA

Quentin Parker obtained a PhD from the University of St. Andrews in 1986 and joined the faculty at the University of Hong Kong in March 2015 to take up the Headship of the Department of Physics. In 2017 he became Associate Dean (Global) of the Faculty of Science and Director of the Laboratory for Space Research (see https://www.lsr.hku.hk/). Prior to that Quentin worked at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh (1986-1992), Anglo-Australian observatory (1992-1999), Institute for Astronomy, University of Edinburgh (1999-2002) and then in joint position with the AAO and Macquarie University (2002-2015) where he developed and was director of the MQ research centre in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Astrophotonics growing membership from 2 staff when he arrived to 50 when he left. Research activities are mainly but not exclusively associated with Wide Field Astronomy (including being PI for the UKST H-alpha survey), large-scale redshift surveys, Galactic Archaeology, supernova remnants and especially Planetary Nebulae where he has discovered more PNe than anyone in history of the field. He leads the Hong-Kong/AAO/Strasbourg H-alpha PNe project. He has also extensive experience as an instrumentalist with multi-object fibre-optic spectrographs and narrow-band filters. In the last 8 years he has taken a strong interest in the Chinese Space program and the emerging NewSpace economy. He contributes regularly on this topic on various fora, including TV, radio and newspaper articles where he is a regular opinion contributor to the South China Morning Post and China Daily.
Academically he has published more than 595 papers and articles of which ~300 are refereed and has more than 22,000 citations with a h-index of 70. He has supervised and co-supervised about 30 PhD, MSc/MPhil and honours students to successful completion and is always keen to attract students. Quentin also has a long-term interest in Chinese Bronze artifacts and cultural heritage, interdisciplinary studies and science pedagogy.

My sustainability goals for 2024:

1. Serious and proper engagement of the HKSAR government via direct policy initiatives to promote investment in the NewSpace sector so that HKSAR can take advantage of the burgeoning opportunities arising in this sector.
2. Turbo-charged investment in ESG goals and blue and green carbon initiatives – Shenzhen’s public transport is almost all electric -why not ours? Why only one wind turbine on Lamma etc etc etc.

Iris leads new businesses and corporate transformation in FMCG, digital, Fintech and Protech with a proven track record to invigorate businesses using data, technology, and a customer centered approach. She brings over 20 years of management experience with major multi-national corporations, startups and non-profit organizations in Hong Kong, UK, the United States, Asia Pacific and Greater China.

Iris is currently on the International Advisory Board of Orion Astropreneur Space Academy (OASA) to build the new ecosystem on Space and its economy for Hong Kong. She was also on the Board of Invotech (2015 – 2020), a not-for-profit with focus to build smart businesses for Smarter Hong Kong. Major project included the Smart Energy with CLP and partners.

She was formerly the MD, Greater China for Opportunity Network; a UK-based platform (under the London Mayor’s program) for curated cross-border business targeting Ultra High Network Individuals and family offices.

Iris has strong empathy for youth leaders. She held the position as Regional Vice President for 10 countries in APAC for Enactus. At Enactus, Iris aligned governments and corporations with universities to build an ecosystem of students who felt empowered and capable to impact social, economic and environmental issues (SDG). Other than fundraising, Iris and her team developed and deployed over 2,000 social entrepreneurship programs for over 6,000 students across 197 universities. Select projects were presented at the Global Economic Forum.

Iris believes in a future focused on collaboration. She advises for multiple Silicon Valley and UK startups focused on strategies and new market entries. She also supports the startups in Hong Kong. Through her active community engagement, Iris has built a valuable network for the future.

She holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management and certifications from University of Michigan’s Ross School of Management, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Over the pandemic years, Iris also took training on “Managing Emotional Intelligence at times of Risk and Uncertainty” and Forest Bathing.

Andrea Lo is Executive Editor of Tatler Hong Kong and Editor of Tatler Macau. She began her career in journalism in 2012.

My sustainability goals for 2024:

• Hong Kong bringing its long-awaited waste policies into fruition
• Hong Kong banning single-use plastics entirely with no exceptions

Specializing in International Hotel and Resort Management, Rachel combines her expertise in hotel management with a passion for sustainability. As the youngest individual to be promoted to a managerial position at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, she was also the first to spearhead the role of ESG and Quality responsibilities. Rachel constantly strives to champion sustainable practices, most prominently, leading her hotel’s commitment to the City of Sydney’s Single-use Pledge, thus empowering significant positive change within the sector.

My sustainability goals for 2024 – 2025:

To achieve an enhanced recognition of the value of sustainability within the hospitality industry, strive towards the conservation of natural heritage and biodiversity through sustainable tourism and educate and empower youth to become environmentally conscious leaders driving long-term ecological preservation.

Mr Lawrence Leung currently serves as the Executive Manager of the Social Enterprise Summit.

With a background in strategic transformation in the commercial sector, Lawrence is interested in areas ranging from data analysis and user-centric insight to formulation of strategies and stakeholder engagement. He seeks to contribute his skills to city transformation and social enterprise development. In particular, he works with social innovators to create and assess their impact. His latest project was the Business for Good 2.0 study, aiming at providing practices and recommendations for local companies to adopt shared value.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Lawrence loves the city and its community. He was selected as one of the Amcham Future Leaders in 2023 and HKU-UBS Sustainable and Social Innovation Leadership Programme in 2024. He was also a member of HKFYG Youth I.D.E.A.S. Think Tank and the MTR Corp. Youth Forum.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Goal 8 Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Goal 11 Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Viviene is a trailblazing regional leader who has spent 15 years driving sustainable innovation and growth across the industrial, M&A advisory, and digital supply chain sectors in APAC.

As a trusted strategic partner, Viviene excels at building impactful ventures, developing top talent, and spearheading digital transformation. Her diverse expertise encompasses strategic planning, change management, and cultivating people-centric, environmentally responsible organizational cultures.

Multilingual in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish, Viviene leverages her rich multicultural perspective to deliver exceptional, sustainable results. She is deeply passionate about diversity, inclusion, and harnessing diverse ideas to create a better future.

An inspiring speaker, Viviene shares her visionary insights on emerging industry trends, purpose-driven leadership, and building resilient, environmentally conscious organizations.

My sustainability goals for 2024:

1. Increased investment in STEM and sustainability education: Enhancing school curriculums to prioritize hands-on learning, environmental awareness, and developing the skills needed for green jobs of the future.
2. Sustainable job creation and upskilling: Supporting the development of green economy sectors, such as renewable energy, sustainable urban planning, and eco-tourism, and providing reskilling opportunities for workers.
3. Mentorship and entrepreneurship programs: Establishing mentorship networks and incubator programs to empower young innovators and entrepreneurs to launch sustainable startups and social enterprises.

Sarah Jane Morphet is a Senior Manager in JLL Hong Kong Regional Transaction Management team. Working for wide variety of clients across the region sparked an interest in how sustainability can be better incorporated into the corporate real estate due diligence process.

Sarah now co-chairs JLL Hong Kong’s EcoClub with the goal of driving ESG initiatives across the Hong Kong offices.

Prior to joining JLL, Sarah worked at CBRE and IP Global.

Sarah graduated with a BA in Chinese Studies from the University of Sheffield and a MSc in Surveying from University of Reading

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• Continue to develop sustainable business practices for JLL and sharing learnings with others across HK
• Engage with all stakeholders across JLL to foster engagement and develop solutions for our ongoing net-zero commitments.