Hugo Leung is the Chief Executive Officer for Hong Kong, BNP Paribas and CEO of BNP Paribas Securities (Asia) Limited. He oversees the full breadth of the bank’s integrated and diversified offering in Hong Kong, encompassing all corporate and institutional banking activities.

As its CEO, Hugo is responsible for the overall management of the legal entity of BNP Paribas Securities Asia, supervising its activities. Prior to his current role, he oversaw Global Markets activities in Hong Kong including fixed income, equities and commodity derivatives business.

Hugo has extensive financial services experience and held various roles since joining BNP Paribas in 1993. He has a B.A. degree in Economics from Simon Fraser University in Canada.

Hugo was appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) in April 2017, where he serves on the Audit Committee, Board Executive Committee, Investment Committee, Board Risk Committee, Risk Management Committee (Statutory) and Listing Operation Governance Committee.

In April 2022, Hugo began serving as Non-Executive Director of OTC Clearing Hong Kong Limited and subsequently elected as Board Chairman and Chairman of the Risk Management Committee a year later. He was also appointed as Non-Executive Director of LME Clear Limited in July 2024.

Professor Lapman Lee is a Professor of Practice at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he focuses on ESG, FinTech and Innovation, Governance and Risk Management.

He is a convenor of the University’s AF CESEF Sustainable Finance centre and a faculty member of the ESG and Sustainability MSc program.

Lapman advises financial institutions and listed companies on climate change and corporate sustainability.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Become Asia’s premier Sustainable and Transition Finance and GreenTech innovation Center.

Bert Bulthuis is a native of The Netherlands who has been based in Hong Kong since 2012.
Originally from Groningen in the north of The Netherlands, Bert founded his first firm, Sitec Studio Architecture, in 1993.

He established a new practice in Hong Kong to expand on his Dutch building
philosophy in 2013. Both companies operate as one, under the company name STUDIO SITEC.

Bert and his team have designed and realized over 350 buildings, urban developments and interiors across the STUDIO SITEC practices, employing and collaborating with many talented engineers, architects, and designers along the way. Bert takes a 360-degree perspective on each of the projects he undertakes and is involved in every stage of the building process from meeting and talking to clients, creating concepts and designing and integrating building details to monitoring the process.

Bert is taking in his work the last years a more and more holistic approach where creating spaces is in balance with nature and where circularity, regenerative design and sustainability are monitored on a larger scale than the specific designs STUDIO SITEC is working on.

Bert is a chartered Architect and Member of The Royal Dutch Society of Architects.
Bert is also member of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce ESG committee and SME committee.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

– more focus on sustainability in the city building process where different scale levels are taken into account
– focus on a more circular approach within the interior building process
– monitoring, evaluating, analyzing existing buildings to make these more sustainable.

James is the Associate Director of Arcadis, he leads the Infrastructure Strategy and Policy Advisory Team and Sustainability Team through Arcadis core service capabilities. He has been working with global strategy firms and help leadership in formulating policies and strategies for industry transformation, operational improvement, and achieving sustainability targets.

James holds expertise in sustainable construction, green materials and technologies, and decarbonisation strategy. He developed embodied carbon auditing frameworks based on relevant international standards and helped launch a carbon labelling scheme for certifying low-carbon construction materials. He also led a team to conduct embodied carbon assessment and formulate decarbonisation strategies for new builds and fit-out projects in HK and China. He was a member of Task Force on GHG Validation and Verification of the Hong Kong Accreditation Service of the Innovation and Technology Commission.

As a pioneer in modern methods of construction (MMC), James has taken prominent initiatives in promoting modularisation, automation and digitalisation in construction. His specialty further lies in data analytics and econometric modelling.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

– formulate roadmap for construction site electrification and clean energy adoption
– launch digital tool for embodied carbon assessment
– set up net zero carbon hub

Carla is the Founder of CHOMP, Hong Kong’s award-winning food-saving app.
Having grown up between Hong Kong and Switzerland and being surrounded by nature, she’s always had a strong belief in protecting the environment and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come. With a background in F&B, she created CHOMP to make a difference in the world by addressing one of the most critical global issues: food waste.
The app reduces food waste by connecting F&B businesses, like restaurants and cafes, with customers who can purchase discounted meal boxes containing unsold items. Since 2021, they’ve saved over 20,000 kg of edible food from going to landfills, partnering with 250+ establishments, including Maxim’s, Shangri-La, and more.
Carla is also a Forbes 30 Under 30 and Tatler’s Gen T. recipient for her work with CHOMP and continues to spread awareness about the importance of tackling food waste to help our planet.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

1. **Achieve Zero Food Waste:** Implement comprehensive food waste recycling programs across all districts, ensuring that all edible and non-edible food waste is properly managed and repurposed, thus minimizing the amount sent to landfills.
2. **Attain Carbon Neutrality by 2050:** Develop and execute a robust climate action plan that includes increasing the use of renewable energy sources, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting sustainable transportation options to significantly reduce carbon emissions.

Aigul is the Head of Ecosystem and Sustainability at The DO Asia, an award winning social impact platform with a mission to enable companies and individuals to thrive in a purposeful economy that is sustainable and innovative. With a background in environmental journalism across 3 continents and passion for climate leadership and mental wellbeing, she has become one of the pioneers of zero waste movement in Hong Kong. She is an active member of the Sustainability Committee of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.

Aigul is also a Climate Leader trained under Al Gore in Mexico, certified breathwork facilitator and sound therapist.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

1. To bring together all ecosystem players as only together we can make tangible impact and change the status quo.
2. To include environmental health as one of the crucial pillars of our mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Kim has been setting the long-term climate strategy for H&M Group. He has a passion for transparency and communication, working against corporate greenwashing.

Kim is committed to work with people’s mindset and ambitions to steer decision making. Recently he moved to our production organization to set up our green investment organization and finance our suppliers transition away from fossil fuel. .

My sustainability goals for 2024:

• I would love to see much more investment in solar and wind.
• My personal experience is that the ocean is getting dirtier, so I would hope to see that change.
• Why is there not a proper “pant-system” in HK, I am sure that would be very efficient here to avoid trash.

Dennis Li is the Sustainability Business Partner of DFI IKEA North Asia. Prior to joining IKEA, Dennis worked across healthy and beauty, food and convenience retailing, in both Canada and Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

At IKEA, we want to have a positive impact on people, society and the planet. For us, it’s about balancing economic growth and positive social impact with environmental protection and regeneration. Our vision, to create a better everyday life for the many people, is our inspiration.

We don’t have all the answers and can’t achieve our goals alone. We’re working together with partners and striving to balance securing both economic growth and positive social impact with environmental protection and regeneration.

François Rivard is CEO of Astrakhan, an innovation and digital transformation consultancy firm. As an author, he has published award-winning books on management and technology, and lectured in French management and engineering schools. He is advising major companies worldwide for which he has designed and built innovative an differentiating digital integration platforms. He is the co-chairman of the Digital Innovation Council of the EuroCham in HK.

Mr Au has many years of experience in high technology, banking and venture capital investment in multi-national corporations. He started his career in Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. and earned the capacity of Vice President in CitiBank and ABN AMRO for new development. Launch first Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, Online Stock Trade in Asia, Regional Operations Director for MSN Asia in Microsoft,  CIO in the Carlyle Group while he managed venture capital investment funds in Asia and CEO of Fireswirl Technologies Inc. (CVE: FSW) He has good experience in developing opportunities and business for technology and financial services as well as managing investment opportunities in Asia.

Mr. Au is appointed:

• Senior Research Fellow Qianhai Institute for Innovative Research.
• Advisor for the Korean Blockchain Council and South Korea National Assembly.
• Co-founder of iChef-Ma (Smart Food Vending) • Founder of AKA Investment Fund.
• Vice President and Treasurer of The Irish Chamber of Commence Hong Kong.
• Board of Director of European Chamber of Hong Kong.
• Board of Director, InterCham Scholarship Fund, InterChamber of Hong Kong
• Board member of the Department Advisory Committee, City University of HK
• Mentor and advisor of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• Chairman of Trinity College Dublin Alumni, Hong Kong and Macau

Mary is a distinguished advocate and speaker for a range of capital markets-related topics, including fund raising, shareholder rights, corporate governance, diversity,
sustainability, and ESG. She has over 20 years of experience in the global financial industry, with expertise in corporate finance, wealth management advisory and institutional fund management, having worked at institutions such as UBS and Coutts.

Prior to her current role as a Senior Advisor at CFA Institute, Mary served as Head of Policy, Registration and Oversight at the Accounting and Financial Council, the independent audit and accounting regulator in Hong Kong. In that role, she was responsible for policy development and the delivery of statutory functions relating to the registration of audit practitioners, and the oversight of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. From 2016 to 2022, she was Head, Advocacy, Asia Pacific at CFA Institute, leading research and advocacy efforts that drive market integrity, investor protection, and industry professionalism

Mary is a CFA Charterholder and a recognized thought leader in market integrity and
investor protection.

As Co-Chairman of the Digital Innova5on Council (DIC) at The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Filip Ziolek leads efforts to foster sustainable digital innovation across Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area (GBA), and the Asia-Pacific region. The Council actively engages with authorities and key stakeholders to drive policy recommendations, promoting European technology expertise as a key contributor to regional economic growth. In this role, Filip collaborates closely with entities such as the Hong Kong Government, InvestHK, Cyberport, and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) to promote innovation, talent development, and compliance-driven digital transformation.
Committed to developing local talent, he empowers individuals to become agents of change by integrating innovation management, sustainability, and compliance into their skill sets.
With over 20 years of strategic leadership across Banking, Luxury, Education, Media, and Entertainment sectors, Filip is an advocate for ethical digital transformation. Currently, He focuses on implementing practical AI solutions that ensure data privacy and security and
helping businesses modernize outdated IT systems with secure, AI-ready infrastructures (code migration). He continues to drive innovation that aligns with both sustainability and efficiency.
As a bestselling author on the Harvard Business Review, Filip Ziolek is recognized for his insights on the intersection of business and technology.

Mathilde Poirieux is an executive coach, Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentialed by the International Coaching Federation.
She is certified as a Deep Coach and works with leaders, entrepreneurs, changemakers and professional coaches across all levels of organizations, towards their aligned and sustainable growth.

Actively focused on collective progress, Mathilde accompanies her clients to take a deep dive into their inner self, and shine from their strengths. She co-creates with the people she accompanies their signature leadership style, based on their key strengths, through deep transformative conversations that shape life-changing journeys.

Previously a Talent Leader at EY for 13+ years, she has a wealth of experience with cross-cultural teams, high potential development and accelerated leadership skills programs. Mathilde has now a deep understanding of complex structures, what forms a professional identity, sources of tension, and the impact of different coaching approaches.

Her life experience informs her presence, as she went through multiple transitions as a professional, and in her broader life. This all sharpens her style in a pragmatic, systemic, playful, and immensely respectful way of being, where learning and progression are highly valued.
She co-founded viviid coaching, a platform to support sustainability leaders and changemakers to augment their impact.

A French national, based in Hong Kong since 2010, she enjoys life in Asia with her husband and four children.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

– FROM avoidance TO full awareness of sustainability challenges and actionable impactful actions

– FROM “they” TO “us, together”, embracing collective power

– FROM stress and despair TO collective action

Geneviève Hilton is the co-author of Fairhaven – A Novel of Climate Optimism (as Jan Lee). She is the co-chair of the Energy & ESG committee of AmCham Hong Kong, and previously spearheaded ESG and corporate citizenship at Lenovo and BASF in Asia. She has been active in sustainability in the region since 1994.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

To inspire business leaders and individuals in the region to stay optimistic and take bold action to address climate change.

“We are changing it or it’s changing us”.

I’m a system thinker who likes connecting with people who think (and act) broader and challenge themselves and the status quo. I deeply care about our planet and thrive on projects where I can grow my impact towards a healthier balance of people, planet and profit. My motto is “think big and take small steps”. I’m a constant learner and like to use my creative approach to solving complex problems.

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited me as Professional Certified coach (PCC) in 2014. Having worked, studied and lived on 5 continents I have a high respect for other cultures and love the diversity in people. 18 years of corporate experience in the world’s top chemical company helped me to better understand the challenges of a complex matrix organisation.

Beyond coaching, I’m involved in various projects in the social entrepreneurship, impact and education space.

In my free time I like to connect with nature, family & friends and enjoy the colourful life of Asia and the world.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• more companies putting purpose alongside profit
• growing number of B-Corps
• increased focus on connection to nature in schools.

Lena brings with her a combined experience in finance and social impact. Graduated from Simon Fraser University, Canada with her BBA in Finance and Marketing, she started her career as a financial analyst in Hong Kong. Following that she served in a number of asset management firms specializing in serving HNWI and institutional clients then she further herself by obtaining the qualification as a CFA charterholder.

With the arrival of her first child, Lena decided to invest the first few years focusing on the family and eventually landed herself into the social innovation space by founding Hong Kong Momtrepreneurs, a non profit organization that empowers mothers to continue having their venture. Alongside her consultancy business, she is also serving as Director of Impact for 100 Women in Finance in Hong Kong. Over the years, she has developed strong passion in sustainability especially on gender equality and diversity & inclusion and she is very active serving herself as advisors to various organizations such as JCI, AIESEC, Good Seed and a number of social enterprises.

In recent years, Lena has founded Womentors, a business with the purpose to work with companies to build better workplaces for professional women. Bringing her on the field experiences to the training rooms, Lena is a certified facilitator of 2030 SDGs Game, Hack your Box in Inclusion and Hack your Box in Sustainable Life. She actively combines various training techniques and practical experiences into daily perspectives that can reinforce key learnings to implement into everyday work life. Lena is currently working as a consultant for HKU/UBS Sustainable and Social Innovation Leadership Programme to build capacity and competence of current and future leaders of NPOs.

Lena is also passionate in mentorship where she had successfully rolled out mentorship programs for Business and Professional Women and 100 Women in Finance to encourage experienced professionals to be role models to provide guidance to the younger generation to be best of themselves. She also implements mentorship in fellowship programs in empowering mothers through entrepreneurship.

A mother of two girls, Lena is passionate to build a more empathic world with more gratitude for our next generation. In her leisure time, she enjoys having a sip of coffee or wine with friends and eager to learn. She is fluent in Cantonese, English and Mandarin.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Ken Yuen is a Climate Change and Sustainability Risk Consultant at Zurich Resilience Solutions, supporting customers in adapting to the physical risks and impacts of climate change by leveraging Zurich’s proprietary tools and expertise.

Prior to joining Zurich, he was involved in extensive sustainability consulting projects across various Asian countries, including sustainability disclosure, carbon accounting, strategy planning, and risk management.

Ken holds a BSc in Environmental Science (The Hong Kong University of Science and
Technology) and a Masters’ Degree in Sustainability Leadership and Governance (The
University of Hong Kong).

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• Raise awareness about climate adaptation in the region
• Support businesses in identifying, assessing, and managing climate risks

As Head of Sustainable Capital Markets Asia Pacific, Chaoni leads BNP Paribas’ sustainable finance solutions across asset classes for corporates, financial institutions and investors. Leading a growing Sustainable Capital Markets team and working with Global Markets, Capital Markets Group and coverage teams in Asia Pacific and the Bank’s global sustainable finance community, Chaoni drives BNP Paribas’ continued expansion and leadership in Asian sustainable capital markets.

Chaoni is an industry veteran with over 15 years of experience in sustainable finance having held various ESG-related roles at Natixis, S&P Trucost, MSCI and the United Nations. In addition to her role at BNP Paribas, Chaoni is also highly involved in the forwarding Asia’s ESG agenda through driving the development of sustainable finance ecosystems, education and advocacy in the region. She is Executive Vice President of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association and was a guest researcher at both the Green Finance Center at Tsinghua University and the China Economy and Sustainable Development Centre at the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business. In 2023, Chaoni was awarded the Best Sustainable Finance Banker in HKSAR by FinanceAsia and received the 2024 Women in Finance Excellence in Sustainability Award from Markets Media.

Chaoni received her Bachelor of Economics from the University of Warwick.

Norbert is a portfolio manager in Invesco Fixed Income Asia Pacific. He is responsible for developing and managing the sustainable and impact investing portfolios in the region. He is the co-manager of the Invesco Sustainable China Bond Fund
Prior to joining Invesco, Norbert was the lead ESG portfolio manager for BlackRock European Fixed Income Team and portfolio manager for BlackRock’s ESG Euro Corporate Bond. In addition, Norbert was the European Lead of the Global Fixed Income ESG Implementation Committee at BlackRock, responsible for driving ESG integration. He began his career at BNP Paribas as a credit analyst.
Norbert earned a BSc in Economics from London School of Economics and Political Science in 2010. He is a CFA Charter holder.

Olivia To is Senior Vice President (Sustainability)Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Invest Hong Kong, the government department responsible for attracting and facilitating foreign direct investment into Hong Kong. She is a sustainability professional specializing in climate change and green technology.

She is an engineer by training, certified carbon auditor, carbon trader and WELL AP. In her previous role at the Environmental Protection Department of HKSARG, she worked with directorates to prepare Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050 and carbon accounting.

She holds a master’s degree in environmental engineering and management from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a bachelor’s degree in Global Environmental Studies from the Education University of Hong Kong. She also serves as a Committee Member of the Energy Institute. As a rescue diver, she continues her passion in marine conservation at leisure.

Frederik has over 15 years of research, operational and investment experience in climate technologies across Asia, Europe and the US. As the founding member at Brawn Capital, a private equity fund manager specialised in renewable energy, Frederik was Director of Investments & Risk Management managing a portfolio of solar assets across Asia. During his time at Brawn, Frederik connected with the two founders, Li Tan and Toby Chan, of Audacy Ventures, a Hong Kong based VC investing at the nexus of Climate, Energy, and Tech. Frederik joined Audacy last year as Head of Science and part of the investment team to deepen the team’s technology DD expertise and to identify technology trends in Audacy’s three sectors of focus: electricity & storage, transportation & fuels, and carbon removal & utilization.

After graduating from LMU/Technical University of Munich, Frederik obtained a Ph.D. in Physics at the City University of Hong Kong, winning a scholarship to undertake research on new materials for third generation solar cells. He built and improved solar cell developing and testing laboratory facilities, collaborating with major international research facilities in Japan, Singapore, China, Israel and the US.

Fred has over 12 years of experience in deal transactions, management operations, and turnaround. He graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance. He is a certified HKICPA Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA). Fred began his career as a restructuring specialist at Deloitte Financial Advisory Services. Later, he gained full-cycle deal experience and served on the board of directors of portfolio companies during his positions at VC and PE firms, including Senior Associate at Ocean Equity Partners (MFO), Vice President at CITIC’s CLSA Capital Partners, and Executive Director at Hywin International. He also acquired practical experience in business management, successful turnaround, and digital transformation as Group General Manager at Gaia Group, a company in his previous portfolio. Fred has accumulated valuable experience across technology and business operations, with a focus on university spin-offs, Healthcare & Biotechnology, GreenTech, SaaS solutions, digital transformation, and more. He has served as the panelist, speaker, trainer, and mentor for a number of universities and ecosystem partners such as BIOHK, HKSTP and Cyberport.

Ashley recently started working as the Acting General Manager of Lufthansa Group Airlines for the Hong Kong, South China, and Macau markets. With vast airline experience, Ashley is responsible for sales matters within Lufthansa Group Airlines. Additionally, she is actively helping to promote sustainable products of the Lufthansa Group and participating in various sustainability activities to further engage in this field.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• To continue working closely with the group towards the goal of achieving net CO2 neutrality by 2050.
• To further promote sustainable aviation fuel to our clients and encourage environmentally friendly practices within the aviation industry.
• To engage with various stakeholders to raise awareness about sustainability initiatives and encourage their participation in achieving sustainability goals.

Vincent Leung is an internationally experienced marketing expert who is currently the Global Head of Digital Brand Marketing for Lenzing Group, an Austrian international company, by leading the global digital marketing strategy and direction.

Previously, he led the digital marketing and creative teams in Asia for Lenovo PCCW Solutions and oversaw BNP Paribas’ digital marketing communications for Asia Pacific, successfully expanding the brands’ presence in the region.

Back in Canada, he managed strategic marketing campaigns in corporations such as Canada Post and American Express, which boosted the companies’ brand reputation and greatly increased consumer digital engagement.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

– Raising the awareness and advocacy of sustainable fashion for Hong Kong and globally

– Enabling our collaborative and brand partners to contribute to UN’s SDGs through our partnership programs

Michael is the CEO of Impala Services and Pergamon Labs, specializing in AI and digital transformation for the retail and process industries. With over a decade of leadership experience, Michael drives operational excellence and customer success through innovative solutions. Core competencies include developing strategies that align technology with business goals, utilizing AI to enhance retail experiences, and building high-performance teams.

As a Board Member at the German Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Michael leads the Sustainability Work Group and the chamber´s AI strategies for corporate members, promoting Hong Kong as a business hub for German enterprises. Passionate about pushing the boundaries of retail technology, Michael seeks collaborations with professionals and organizations focused on technology-driven growth.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Transition to an All-Electric Public Transportation System
I hope to see Hong Kong transition its entire public transportation system to electric vehicles. Replacing traditional buses, taxis, and minibuses with electric alternatives can significantly reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality, setting a regional precedent for environmental innovation.

Reduction of Plastic Packaging Waste
Another goal is to tackle the excessive use of plastic boxes, bags, and other packaging materials in Hong Kong. Implementing stricter regulations and promoting biodegradable or reusable alternatives can substantially reduce plastic waste and encourage a more sustainable consumer culture.

Cleaner Beaches and Natural Environments
I would like to see cleaner beaches and better-preserved natural environments. Regular clean-up initiatives, preventing illegal dumping, and enforcing environmental protection laws are essential to maintaining Hong Kong’s natural beauty and ensuring it remains pristine for future generations.

Matteo graduated in Electronic Engineering in 2001 in University “Politecnico di Milano” and joined STMicroelectronics in Tokyo in November 2006 after other experience in few other companies in Italy.

In Tokyo he has been working in ST at application level and leading the local System Solutions Lab, with key role of technical promotion and support of ST Solutions to local Japanese customers in Industrial and Consumer applications.
Since 2019 he has enlarged his responsibility to the new Asia Pacific Artificial Intelligence Competence Center, that he is currently leading. From 2021 he moved to Hong Kong taking also the lead of an additional technical team, the APAC Smartphone Competence Center.
In past 6 years he has been focused in the new area of Artificial Intelligence.

Walter Marin, Founder & CEO of Plug The Impact, Plug The Sun and Fast Power, is a successful and versatile leader with extensive global experience across renewable energy domains and solar energy management. He is spearheading the companies’ rapid growth with his vision to push for a transformation of the solar home system domain and micro/mini-grid solar solutions, making a difference in people’s lives globally. Thanks to a vast career of almost four decades in this sector, Walter’s wish is to put his experience and knowledge at the service of humanity.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• Faster speed to achieve better energy efficiency
• Get more planning to use renewable energy
• Faster adoption of sustainable aviation fuel

Ms Louise Bergholm is the Consul General of Sweden to Hong Kong and Macau since 2023. Having served in various capacities in multiple geographical regions, she accumulated more than three decades of diplomatic experience. Her previous positions include Ambassador of Sweden to Bulgaria, while she was also formerly assigned to Washington DC, USA, and Jakarta, Indonesia. She has been effectively handling a wide scope of topics ranging from politics to economics, with a specific focus on trade policy and promotion.

Ms Bergholm obtained a Master of Science in International Economics degree from the Stockholm School of Economics in Sweden, and studied history, political science and Spanish at the University of Stockholm, Sweden.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

1. Recycling stations near people’s homes at more places around the city – this could significantly lessen the volume of waste that goes to landfills.
2. A few degrees warmer in offices, shopping malls and other public spaces. In many places, the aircon is working at lower temperatures than what’s really needed. This would save a lot of precious energy.

Erik Halldén is leading SEB’s sustainability initiatives in Asia. He has been working with Sustainable Finance and Sustainability in various roles since 2015.

SEB is a leading northern European financial services group, with a history dating back to 1856. Our purpose is to positively shape the future, with responsible advice and capital. Today and for generations to come. We have a strong ambition to accelerate the pace towards a sustainable future for people, businesses and society. We want to be a leading catalyst in the sustainability transition.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

– Hong Kong has a huge potential for EV cars, trucks and buses which beyond reducing emission also reduces noise pollution. I would welcome a faster deployment.

– Make it easier for everyone to live more sustainable, increase the number of recycling stations, prohibit unnecessary packaging materials, increase the number of water refill stations and public EV charging stations.

Emmanuel Jupet, Managing Director, Region APAC North, Volvo Buses, has been a driving force within the Volvo Group for 27 years. As an engineer, he is committed to ensuring that the products/services he works with create a positive impact on society. With extensive experience in purchasing, engineering, marketing, business development, and sales, Emmanuel has cultivated a holistic perspective. His multicultural exposure in countries like France, India, China, and Sweden has deepened his understanding of diverse needs. Based in Hong Kong since August 2020, Emmanuel remains dedicated to the pivotal role of buses in society and their contribution to sustainability.

Mr. Johan Thurée is the Market Manager for Hong Kong at Business Sweden since 2024, responsible for the promotion of Swedish exports and in supporting Swedish companies grow their business in the Hong Kong market. Prior to his role in Hong Kong, he was based in Beijing for 3 years working with a wide range of sectors and projects across Asia as a Senior Project Manager, supporting Swedish companies through promotional platforms, market entry strategies, growth strategies, partner searches and more. Prior to joining Business Sweden, Mr. Thurée worked as a strategy consultant at Accenture Strategy as well as Ericsson in Stockholm, Sweden.

Mr. Thurée obtained a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from Linköping University in Sweden. He also conducted a one-year exchange from Linköping University to Fudan University, Shanghai, as part of his studies.

Dr. Michelle Wong serves as the Deputy Regional Director of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Asia-Pacific, bringing over two decades of expertise in environmental science and policy to the role. Her extensive contributions have spanned critical areas such as air quality, climate mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity conservation, urban planning, and sustainable building practices.

Michelle’s unique blend of academic rigor and hands-on experience—gained from her work in universities, NGOs, and policy think tanks—has been pivotal in advancing evidence-based policymaking in Hong Kong. Notably, she played a key role in shaping the Greater Bay Area’s ship emission control measures, reflecting her deep commitment to impactful environmental governance.

Currently, Michelle is at the forefront of efforts to ensure compliance with the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR), a vital initiative in combating climate change and safeguarding biodiversity. She is also leading initiatives to enhance forest management through the promotion of nature-based financial disclosures and aligning economic practices with environmental stewardship.

Outside of her professional scope, Michelle is an avid nature enthusiast and engages in various artistic endeavours, embodying a well-rounded approach to both life and leadership.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

In 2025, I’m focused on the 3Rs—reduce, reuse, recycle—while advocating for adopting forest-based materials as alternatives to plastic. This goal sharpens our path toward a Net Zero future, fostering more conscious and sustainable decision-making.

Dr Vincent Cheng is a Fellow and Director of Climate and Sustainability Services at Arup in East Asia. He leads a group of design engineers and specialists working on some of the most sustainable projects across the region and advising clients on their transition to zero carbon.

Some of his most exemplar projects include the Green Building Grand Award winners Victoria Dockside, The Henderson and The AIRSIDE in Hong Kong, South Beach in Singapore and Samsung Green Tomorrow in South Korea. In particular, his work on the Kai Tak District Cooling System is pivotal in responding to Hong Kong’s climate action plan.

Dr Cheng actively shares his expertise to the industry through involvement in professional institutions and government committees, including Hong Kong Green Building Council’s Board of Directors and Environment Bureau’s Energy Advisory Committee. His visions in green buildings, masterplanning and policy advocacy have been encapsulated in his book Building Sustainability in East Asia – Policy, Design and People. His life-long dedication in sustainability has earned him the Sustainability Leader of the Year in Hong Kong Sustainability Award 2018/19.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• Encourage a higher adoption rate of green building certifications to raise industry standards and promote sustainable building practices across all construction projects in Hong Kong

• Advocate for the incorporation of sustainable urban planning principles and nature-based solutions in the development of Hong Kong’s New Development Areas, focusing on creating walkable neighborhoods, enhancing public transportation systems, and preserving green spaces to foster a more sustainable and resilient city

• Champion the principles of a circular economy within the building industry by promoting strategies like materials reuse, recycling, and waste reduction to minimise resource depletion and waste generation

Nic has been in the airline industry for more than 9 years working for multinational flagship airlines and now manages the B2B and B2C decarbonization commercial strategy for Cathay.

Nic has attended various conferences and events on aviation sustainability to share among and gain insights from the commercial community and airline peers. Tackling climate change is a difficult topic but Nic is dedicated to contribute for the industry and society to create a sustainable future.

Processing strong belief on making change for better life, Nic is looking forward to expressing his vision with wider public and encouraging everyone to join force on sustainability.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• More people to get to know what is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
• Travellers are willing to contribute to decarbonize air travel
• More people to take sustainable practices in their daily life

Professional Service Experience:

Tracey is a partner of PwC Hong Kong and she leads PwC’s Transportation and Logistics practice for Mainland China and Hong Kong.

With over 25 years of in-depth experience in large numbers of IPOs, M&A and audit engagements particularly in assisting enterprises to address complicated restructuring, financial and tax issues to both private and public enterprises.

Tracey is currently a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Certified Public Accountants in Australia.

Member of Hong Kong Shipowners Association

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

The transportation and logistics industry has been disrupted on all fronts and is facing an immense change from digital transformation, geopolitical impact, new market entrants to changing customer expectations and new evolving business models.

Our role is to co-create solutions in the areas at the top of CEOs’ strategic agendas and to overcome the challenges clients are facing to build trust and deliver sustained outcomes.

Haily Kwan is a Key Account Manager in Lufthansa Group Airlines.
Responsible for Sales, New Distribution Capability (NDC), Marketing activities and work closely with Corporate, Travel Agents and Partners to promote sustainable travel.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• To create an equitable and regenerative future together with our clients, partners and communities.
• To drive positive environmental change by raising awareness about sustainability.
• To encourage clients/ business partners to adopt sustainable practice and share their efforts to their customers, employees or organization

Work closely with Travel Agents and Media in Hong Kong & South China.

Mr Lee has joined Miramar Travel in May 2008 as General Manager, he was also concurrently appointed as Director of Marketing Strategy and Development – Hospitality in Miramar Group from August 2021. Mr Lee has a rich experience with more than 35 years in travel industrty and is curently held a role as Outbound committee of the Travel Industry Council and Outbound Tour Operators Association.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Travel Go Green

Corin is a career diplomat with nearly twenty years focussing on international trade for the UK Government.

Corin began his diplomatic career in China, based in Beijing, focussing on investment into the UK. Working with companies including China Mobile, Bank of China, Huawei from 2005 to 2009, he also led on Ministerial delegations to and from China including to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Upon returning from a posting to South Africa where he focused on the energy sector and supporting South African investment into the UK, Corin established the UK Government’s first commercial team on smart cities. Working globally to promote UK technological expertise in areas including intelligent transport systems, energy efficiency and data analytics, Corin also led trade missions to South East Asia and Europe as well as the UK’s presence at the Smart Cities Expo, Barcelona, from 2014 to 2016.

In 2016 Corin took up a posting in India, leading the UK’s advanced engineering interests. Promoting UK expertise in areas including aerospace, automotive and advanced manufacturing techniques, Corin worked closely with companies including Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Tata, Mahindra and Godrej. Before leaving India in 2020 he also led on UK/India collaboration in the space industry.

Corin has been Director, Trade & Investment in the Department for Business and Trade, based in the British Consulate General, Hong Kong since September 2020, leading teams focussing on industries including technology and innovation, financial services, infrastructure and creative.

Andy Boulton, the Managing Director at Alexander Dennis (Asia Pacific) Ltd.

“Following my Engineering degree at Warwick and 3 years at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden, my career started with Dennis Specialist Vehicles as a Technical Service Engineer with responsibility for Fire Appliance service issues. This soon developed into coach and then double-deck bus and I saw the hugely successful Trident into service in London back in 1998.

I spent nearly 5 years in the Far East in Hong Kong and Singapore managing Dennis’ interests in the Asia Pacific region before returning to the UK to head up the Alexander Dennis Chassis Sales team in Guildford. In this role, I managed the entry into service the ADL hybrid buses.

After a couple of years in Australia, I returned to Hong Kong as the Business Development and Technical Director for Alexander Dennis (Asia Pacific) Ltd. Here, I promoted and develop the ADL products through working closely with customers to meet the unique requirements of the respective territories.

For the last 2 years, I have been the Managing Director for Alexander Dennis (Asia Pacific) Ltd with overall responsibility for Alexander Dennis’s activities in the Asia Pacific Region.”

Jonathan Silver is General Counsel at Purus.

Jonathan has 20 years’ legal experience in maritime, debt finance & leases. He was previously a partner in the shipping and ship finance department at the international law firm Watson Farley & Williams LLP, based in Hong Kong. Prior to that he was a partner at Maples Group, providing Marshall Islands and BVI and Cayman legal services. Jonathan worked as Head of Shipping, North Asia at the international law firm Norton Rose Fulbright from 2004 to 2019 (with a short stint at a boutique law firm in Hong Kong). Jonathan is qualified as a lawyer in the BVI, England & Wales, Hong Kong, Ireland and the Marshall Islands and is appointed as a notary public in Hong Kong. His specialist areas include shipping, ship finance, banking (debt, leases), commodities, oil & gas and general finance.

Jonathan took a BA (Hons) degree in Chinese at S.O.A.S (University of London) before qualifying in law at City University (London) and City University (Hong Kong).