Laura is the Executive Director of Dream2Story, a non-profit organisation established to empower under-resourced young talents of Hong Kong.

Laura is a pioneer in the social sector with expertise and an accomplished track record in fostering innovative partnerships and designing impactful programmes. As a certified facilitator, coach, and Design Thinking facilitator, she excels at crafting tailored strategies that drive sustainable change. With a strong background in facilitation and programme innovation, Laura is committed to scaling social impact through creativity, strategic vision, and her passion for creating lasting, positive change. She holds a bachelor’s degree in global studies (Social Sciences) from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Louisa began her career in political campaigning for Hillary Clinton in New York and Ohio. She became the first employee at W Series, a female motor racing series aimed at integrating women into Formula 1. Louisa then transitioned to Dun & Bradstreet, serving as Chief of Staff in London and Hong Kong and is part of the founding team at OPUS. Louisa is Chief of Staff and ReThink Foundation Lead at ReThink Hong Kong.

Katrina Fenton is the current Program & Learning Officer at Resolve Foundation, an award winning section 88 charity that envisions a Hong Kong where everyone belongs and upholds inclusion. A third sector professional with experience across Hong Kong’s non-profit landscape, Katrina specializes in social impact measurement, monitoring, evaluation & learning (MEL), and programmatic support for Resolve’s manifold operations. Katrina holds a BA (Hons) History from Durham University.

Joyce Fung is a passionate advocate for menstrual health and equity, serving as the Director and Co-Founder of Free Periods Hong Kong, a charity dedicated to tackling period poverty and enhancing menstrual experiences for diverse communities, including low-income groups, Migrant Domestic Workers, and individuals with disabilities. With a vision that every menstrual cycle should be barrier-free, Joyce has been instrumental in driving initiatives that address public health, gender equality, and social justice.

An MPhil graduate in Social Sciences from the University of Hong Kong (2021), Joyce’s journey began in 2016 with the founding of MenstruAction as part of her undergraduate final-year project. What started as an academic endeavour evolved into a sustained movement to raise awareness about menstrual health and break down societal taboos surrounding menstruation. Her work highlights the intersections of menstruation with critical issues such as period poverty, public health, and social equity.

Since co-founding Free Periods Hong Kong in 2019, Joyce has led efforts to provide accessible menstrual resources and advocate for systemic change, ensuring that menstruators from all walks of life are supported.

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 2025:

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

Olivia Wong is the General Manager – Environmental & Social Responsibility at MTR Corporation Ltd and is responsible for formulating and implementing clear and effective strategies in achieving MTR’s social and environmental objectives and in championing the corporation’s ESG efforts and commitments.

Prior to joining MTR, Olivia spent 30+ years with the Swire group in different business units including Cathay Pacific and Swire Properties. Her last role in John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd was the Group Head of Diversity & Inclusion, a role that was created in August 2018. She developed a coherent diversity and inclusion (“D&I”) strategy and aligned D&I initiatives across the Swire Group.

Olivia graduated with a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from the University of California, Berkeley. She also has an MBA from the University of Michigan. Olivia is a resolute volunteer with Habitat for Humanity since 2005. She recently stepped down as Chair of Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong after serving on the board for nine years and is still serving as a director on Habitat for Humanity International board.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

• Fostering experimentation in the circular economy by supporting innovation hubs, offering incentives, and encouraging business-university partnerships to reduce waste and unlock new economic value.
• Empowering the next generation to develop environmental and social solutions via dedicated funds, mentorship networks, and platforms that showcase youth innovation to nurture impactful leadership.
• Hong Kong and Asia should take a central role in sustainability conversations by championing inclusive frameworks and sharing best practices tailored to Asia’s unique challenges.

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 2025:

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.

Ms HSU Siu-man is the Executive Director of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG). She is also a Hong Kong Representative to The All-China Women’s Federation.

Long involved in public affairs, she sits as an elected Member of the Hong Kong Council of Social Services Executive Committee. Ms Hsu also currently serves on several Boards and Committees of different Hong Kong SAR Government bureaux, including as a member of the Social Welfare Advisory Committee and on the Social Welfare Department’s Child Fatality Review Panel. She also sits on the Commission on Poverty; Committee on Services for Youth at Risk and the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund Task Force. Furthermore, she sits on the Social Welfare Department’s Child Fatality Review Panel; the Department of Health’s Human Organ Transplant Board; as a Member of the Education Bureau’s Quality Education Fund Dissemination and Promotion Sub-committee; and on the Public Libraries Advisory Committee. She formerly served as a Member on the Committee on Prevention of Student Suicides of the Education Bureau.

Ms Hsu is a member of Advisory Committee of the Department of Social Work, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; a Treasurer of The Hong Kong Social Workers Association; a Council Member of Hong Kong General Chamber of Social Enterprises Limited, and a Member of The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong’s Information, Education & Communication Sub-committee. She sits on the Advisory Board of FutureGEN Young Women Leaders Award and was previously a Member of the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health.

Ms Hsu has an established record for initiating pioneering programmes in counselling, as well as in leadership development. She oversees Federation units which include the Youth Employment Network and the Social Innovation Centre, as well as the Leadership Institute.

She holds a B.S.W from Hong Kong Baptist University and an M.Soc.Sc in Counselling from The City University of Hong Kong. She obtained a Certificate in Cultivating Leadership in Education from Harvard Business School, and is now pursuing an EMBA programme in CUHK Business School.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

• Based on SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing
  Extending the notion of wellbeing, I believe it begins with the concept and culture of caring. This might begin with the small things, greetings towards neighbours for example. Or politeness to vendors and shop keepers and bus drivers. Or to be mindful of others’ needs on public transport. Good health and Wellbeing begins with caring, to our selves and others. And to make it sustainable, we as adults, must set an example to young people, so that it becomes second nature and not an affectation.
• Based on SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  Communities are made up of generations and my sustainable goal would be human connection. In Hong Kong, we are facing an aging population with a declining birth rate. With fewer and fewer young people to care for the elderly, the reliance on technology, and AI, will become greater. Human interactions, through talking, emotions, sharing, touching, can never be replaced by technology, and we have to ensure that we are never too busy to forget our neighbours and others in the community who might be vulnerable to being left alone.

Yee Lin Ng (she/her) is a Consultant, Consulting and Training at Community Business. She has over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles across various industries. She specialises in culture transformation across individuals, teams and organisations with an inclusivity lens. She has extensive experience in providing training topics such as allyship and cross-border communication as well as creating and delivering leadership development programmes.

As an author on executive coaching topics, Yee Lin incorporates Solution-focused approaches into her DE&I workshops to create reflective and interactive sessions that foster impactful best practices within organisations.

She also volunteers as a Youth Coach, mentoring young individuals and helping them develop essential life skills. Through her dedication, she inspires confidence and fosters personal growth, making a positive impact on their lives.

Fluent in English and conversational in Chinese, she has worked and managed teams across Asia and Europe.

Certifications

• Coach PCC, ICF
• ACTC-Team Coaching, ICF
• Mental Health First Aider

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

Future Leaders in the Workforce

Cultivate a sense of responsibility and global awareness by instilling core values such as integrity, empathy, and respect.

Enhance interpersonal and teamwork skills, focusing on effective communication, collaboration, and inclusive leadership.

Develop intercultural competence to foster an appreciation for diversity and navigate interactions with individuals from various cultural backgrounds.

Upward Mobility and Opportunity

Provide access to resources such as training, mentorship, and internships to broaden young people’s perspectives and aspirations.

Support innovative ideas among young individuals and foster a culture of entrepreneurship to empower them in their endeavors.

Sean is a Content Product Manager and Lead Corporate Instructor at Preface, chiefly responsible for B2B technology content strategy and delivery. Anchoring his experience, he obtained a distinction in MSc Global Politics at LSE and was a Microsoft Account Tech Strategist, advising 20+ major HK-based financial institutions and conglomerates. Sean graduated from CUHK with a First Class Honours in International Business and Chinese Enterprise, alongside a Philosophy minor.

Olivia Wong is the General Manager – Environmental & Social Responsibility at MTR Corporation Ltd and is responsible for formulating and implementing clear and effective strategies in achieving MTR’s social and environmental objectives and in championing the corporation’s ESG efforts and commitments.

Prior to joining MTR, Olivia spent 30+ years with the Swire group in different business units including Cathay Pacific and Swire Properties. Her last role in John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd was the Group Head of Diversity & Inclusion, a role that was created in August 2018. She developed a coherent diversity and inclusion (“D&I”) strategy and aligned D&I initiatives across the Swire Group.

Olivia graduated with a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from the University of California, Berkeley. She also has an MBA from the University of Michigan. Olivia is a resolute volunteer with Habitat for Humanity since 2005. She recently stepped down as Chair of Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong after serving on the board for nine years and is still serving as a director on Habitat for Humanity International board.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

• Fostering experimentation in the circular economy by supporting innovation hubs, offering incentives, and encouraging business-university partnerships to reduce waste and unlock new economic value.
• Empowering the next generation to develop environmental and social solutions via dedicated funds, mentorship networks, and platforms that showcase youth innovation to nurture impactful leadership.
• Hong Kong and Asia should take a central role in sustainability conversations by championing inclusive frameworks and sharing best practices tailored to Asia’s unique challenges.

Dr. Ruth A. Shapiro is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive of the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS). CAPS is a research and advisory non-profit organization based in Hong Kong and working throughout Asia. CAPS is committed to producing world-class, evidence-based research to help philanthropists, governments and social delivery organizations maximize the positive impact of private social investment.

Dr. Shapiro is the primary author of Pragmatic Philanthropy: Asian Charity Explained, published by Palgrave Macmillan in January 2018. She is the editor of The Real Problem Solvers, a book about social entrepreneurship in America. She also co-authored the book, Building Energy Efficiency: Why Green Buildings are Key to Asia’s Future. She has published articles in Nikkei Asia, the South China Morning Post, Alliance and Philanthropy Impact and is a regular speaker on issues related to private social investment in Asia.

Dr. Shapiro founded the Asia Business Council and served as its Executive Director since its inception in 1997 until May 2007. She spent the early part of her professional career in the field of international development. Within this field, she held management positions and built new program areas at the Academy for Educational Development, the Harvard Institute of International Development and Global Outlook. She holds a doctorate from Stanford University and master’s Degrees from Harvard University and George Washington University. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Michigan.

Cintia Nunes is the General Manager and Head of Asia of The Mills Fabrica. As the innovation engine to sustainability and impact of Hong Kong conglomerate Nan Fung Group, Cintia leads the team to connect innovators in the techstyle and agrifood tech space with capital, connections, and expertise — to bring sustainability tech innovations from concept to market.
Drawing inspiration from social business principles that prioritize both profitability and purpose, she is committed to facilitating collaboration among stakeholders across the ecosystem to advance positive environmental and social impact at scale.
Before joining The Mills Fabrica, Cintia served as Chief of Strategy and Growth at Hong Kong’s largest network of social enterprises and impact ventures. She also held leadership roles at a multinational FMCG company where she formalized business strategies for over 10 brands.

2025 Sustainability Goals

• More industry level cross-sectors collaborations
• Open dialogues across stakeholder groups on what works/what doesn’t
• Accessibility/transparency to capital across asset classes for impact

Ariel Shtarkman is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Undivided Ventures, VC platform investing in early-stage technology companies, identifying a pathway to a more sustainable future for the built environment – real estate, infrastructure and cities. She is also the Founder of Orca Capital, single family office focusing on real estate and technology.

Previously, Ariel was with Citibank Real Estate Structured Finance in Hong Kong, where she structured debt instruments for real estate developers, REITs and private equity funds. She also worked in real estate private equity funds sponsored by ING Clarion in New York and ING Real Estate Investment Management in Hong Kong.

Ariel holds an MBA from Columbia Business School with a concentration in Real Estate, and BSc from Tel Aviv University with double major in Computer Science and Business Administration. She serves as Urban Land Institute (ULI) Global Governing Trustee and as co-Head of Technology and Innovation Committe of ULI Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

I hope to see definite and scalable action from both the private sector embracing technology to solve sustainability challenges, and the government taking steps to ensure a clear path to Hong Kong’s sustainable future

Yijing wang is the founder of 2060 Advisory- China’s first impact investing and climate investing advisory firm. We equip global investors with trusted China insight, exclusive deal access, and strategic networks— enabling better decisions and smarter climate and impact capital deployment globally.

Yijing is China’s first Forbes 30 under 30 in impact investing, global winner of British council business and innovation award, Hangzhou youth talent ambassador, and World Economic Forum global shaper. She graduated from University of Cambridge and is the first Chinese impact investing world forum scholar.

Timothy Wong is a British-born, Hong Kong-based programme director and manager with more than 13 years of experience at major institutions including the British Council, Hong Kong Arts Festival and London Symphony Orchestra. He has led programmes focused on building international
partnerships and collaboration through the arts and is passionate about the need to build sustainability into our everyday life and culture.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

• I hope to see much greater public awareness and mainstream conversations on air quality and how air pollution has a seriously detrimental effect on our health.
• I believe that although there have been important strides made to promote recycling, in Hong Kong we still live in a society where landfill waste (and in particular plastic waste) is not taken seriously; I hope that serious action can be taken to combat this.

An architect by profession, Kevin has been handling green, healthy and smart building developments since mid 1990’s. He is a LEED AP, BEAM Pro & GBL Manager and his knowledge of different green building systems has helped him to orchestrate successful collaborations to come up with various cost-effective award-winning projects of Henderson Land (including Double Cove, 18 King Wah Road, H Queen’s, One Innovale and The Henderson with Art Garden recently completed) with concerted efforts by the respective Project Teams. Kevin considers that the role of Developers is important in formulating strategies and making decisions regarding commercially viable and user-appreciated green and smart features. Kevin is a Fellow member of HKIA and used to be a BEAM Plus v2.0’s Steering Committee member, and has been spearheading “The Henderson” throughout the whole development process from the very beginning of the land acquisition stage back in 2017. Furthermore, Kevin has developed specific interest in building façade technologies through the hands-on involvements in the previous successful projects.

Ms. Catherine Sing is a seasoned corporate affairs leader with over 30 years of experience in Hong Kong’s energy and transportation sectors. As Head of Corporate & Community Affairs at HK Electric, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s sustainability communications, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach strategies.

Catherine brings a wealth of expertise in leading HK Electric’s green education initiatives, strategic community partnerships, and environmental advocacy programmes. Her work is driven by HK Electric’s strong commitment to sustainable development and long-term social impact, helping to align corporate responsibility with the evolving needs of society.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

As a key architect of HK Electric’s sustainability communications and community engagement, Ms. Catherine Sing is dedicated to advancing the company’s strategic vision for a sustainable future. Guided by HK Electric’s Sustainability Policy, her goals for 2025 focus on strengthening stakeholder collaboration, enhancing environmental education, and supporting Hong Kong’s transition towards carbon neutrality – aligned with the company’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

May Yeung is an internationally acclaimed interdisciplinary sculptor whose work explores the relationships between humans, art, and nature. Her work has been exhibited across the world, including the USA, Portugal, Germany, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen. Through her charity, Art of MY Family, May creates art that emphasises the importance of conserving the natural environment and cultural heritage for future generations, often using natural elements instead of traditional materials to create her sculptures and installations.

May’s commitment to raising environmental awareness is best exemplified by her work for the Mother Nature and the Next Generation Programme in 2023 – 2024, where she worked with ecologists at the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Gardens to research local plant specimens for the programme’s educational workshops for kids. Workshop participants also created sustainability-themed art that went on to feature at the programme’s art exhibition at The Rotunda, Exchange Square.

To help preserve and promote Hong Kong heritage, May created the art series “Mizu”. Created out of used seashells from restaurants, “Mizu” pays tribute to the stories and experiences of the fishermen who witnessed Hong Kong’s monumental change – and subsequently of their own lives and trade – throughout the mid-1900s to the present day. “Mizu” was exhibited at Tai Kwun in 2020.

Other notable art created by May include “Soul of Hoi” for the Tourism Commission’s Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival, which is an interdisciplinary piece that combines sculpture, dance, and music to highlight the Hakka traditions and flora of High Island in Hong Kong. May will also be showcasing her latest art piece at the Louvre later this year, named “Silence in Full Bloom”; an impressionist work that immerses its viewer in nature’s silent, soothing beauty. This showcase will make her the first Hong Kong artist born in the 1980s to exhibit at the Louvre.

May’s contributions to art and society have earned her numerous awards, including the Top 10 Outstanding Young Artists Award (2019), The Loop HK 30 under 30 Award (2019), the Hong Kong Professional Elite Ladies Selection Award (2020), the Youth Dream Makers Award (2021), the Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur – Art and Culture Achievement Award (2024), and the Hong Kong Culture and Creativity Industries Award (2024).

My Sustainability Goals for 2025 

As a sculptor and the founder of Art of MY Family, May is passionately dedicated to fostering a deeper connection between people and nature through her artistic creations. Guided by the Dutch principle of “form follows function,” her work seamlessly blends functionality with artistic expression, prioritising simplicity, usability, and accessibility while maintaining an innovative aesthetic. Her Musical Compass Collection has proudly been showcased at the Art Expo Lisbon in Portugal and the Discovery Art Fair Frankfurt in Germany.

In harmony with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, May strives to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable (UNSDG 11). She is also committed to ensuring equitable access to quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all (UNSDG 4). Through Art of MY Family, May provides green arts education to underprivileged communities, the sick, and those with disabilities. She is excited to see how her work can inspire a greater appreciation for the natural world.

Louis Kwok Lit Yu, MH

Louis Yu is the Director of the Hong Kong Culture and Sustainability Centre. He is also the convenor of the first Hong Kong Culture and Sustainability Conference which will happen in November 2025.

He is the Adjunct Associate Professor of the Culture and Religious Studies Department of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the adjunct professor of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and the Jian Han University of Wuhan. He is also an Honorary Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.

His first book “How to Culture a City” won the Hong Kong Publishing Biennial Award in 2023. His second book “Towards a Cultural City” was published in April 2024. Since 2021, He has given more than 140 lectures on “How to Culture a City”.

His previous roles include the Director of the Hong Kong Art School, Executive Director, Performing Arts of the West Kowloon Cultural District, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council and the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Arts Centre.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

To launch the first Culture and Sustainability Conference in Hong Kong

After graduating with a BSc(Hons) in Urban estate management, he joined DTC in London in 1986. In 1990 he joined JLL in Hong Kong. He undertook various landmark leasing transactions an d started the JLL TR business. In 2005 he was posted to the USA for 3 years to open up a new initiative related to BD for the global CEO. On his return to HK in 2009, he was promoted to the APAC JLL Board, and made responsible for Markets Advisory APAC, leasing technology and Business Development across 14 countries and some 850 people. In January 2025, he was made APAC Strategic Client Head. He is a member of the global leadership committee for Leasing.
At present he is the Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in HK, a HK Conventions Ambassador, a mentor to start-ups at HKSTP and an advisor to 2 private companies, one in creative design and the other in food production. He is a member of various CEO forums and sits on various committees specializing in RE matters, management and transformation

My Sustainability Goals for 2025: 

• Blue Bond issuance
• Green Building Codes
• Chamber recommendations to Government policy submission

Sarah Fairhurst is a highly regarded strategy consultant with over 30 years of experience in the energy sector. Known for her in-depth expertise in energy markets, infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and corporate strategy, Sarah has advised on more than 50 power investment transactions exceeding USD 10 billion, encompassing coal, gas, LNG, wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric investments. Currently, she holds several influential board positions, including her role as Chair of the Strategy Committee at Palm Concepcion Power Corporation and as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Equis Development Pte. Ltd. Her recent advisory work through SFairhurst Advisory and her position on the Advisory Board of Sydney Investors, Professionals, and Business Networking Group Inc. (SIPBN) in 2024 underscore her commitment to guiding companies through strategic energy transitions. In 2025 she was made a Fellow of the Advisory Board Centre and currently Chair’s the Advisory Board of three start-up companies in the sustainable energy space. As a co-founder and former director of The Lantau Group, Sarah is recognized for helping companies pivot toward renewable energy and sustainable finance, leveraging her deep understanding of just transition financing and corporate governance. She is also a HK
Women’s Foundation “Woman to Watch” and a mentor in the Female Leadership programme.

My Sustainability Goal for 2025:

• Better Government policy particularly with respect to Governance, Sustainability, diversity and housing for the poor.

Mr. Andre Blumberg leads and strategically manages all Digital functions for CLP Hong Kong including Strategy & Architecture, Portfolio Management, IT delivery and operations, Data Services and Cyber Security. He is also responsible for related CLP Group-wide policies, standards and assurance and provides vision and leadership across CLP in the development and implementation of viable and sustainable technology and business solutions that align with and enable CLP business strategy and achieve Group synergy.

Mr. Blumberg joined CLP in 2001 and has held several senior positions within Group IT. He holds Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration and in Information Systems from the University of Cologne and participated in Executive Development Programs at IMD and Richard Ivey School of Business. Prior to joining CLP, he served various Fortune 100 clients across the Asia-Pacific region as a Management Consultant with PwC based in Singapore.

Mr. Blumberg serves on IT Committees of several international Chambers of Commerce and other advisory committees.

Nadira is responsible for sustainability at Jardine Matheson, a diversified Asia-focused investment group. She has extensive experience as a researcher, consultant and a sustainability lead working across a wide variety of industries to drive systemic change for a more sustainable future. Nadira holds a doctoral degree in Asian and International Studies and a Master of Social Science in Development Studies during which her research focused on the role of the business sector in building international sustainability norms, institutions and global governance.

Currently the Programme Director for the Master of Social Sciences in Sustainability Leadership and Governance, University of Hong Kong, Margaret has 30 years of experience in sustainability. Her professional experience crosses the private, public and NGO sectors. Margaret developed and has grown this taught Master programme to be a uniquely placed learning experience for professionals wishing to expand their sustainability credentials. She teaches business ethics, stakeholder engagement, ESG disclosure frameworks, sustainability strategy, circularity in the value chain, principles for corporate sustainability. Has also, developed and delivered sustainability leadership training modules, partnered with international NGO to deliver experiential learning for corporate leadership development and executive training. She is often a guest speaker, and partners with organizations in Hong Kong such as HKIA, Swire group, HSH, Gammon, ACM, Green Island Cement, ReThink, EcoMatcher, Zerofood Print Asia, Canadian Chamber, to provide support to their in-house sustainability initiatives.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

To see the private sector, take a more active role in shaping Hong Kong into the vibrant, model of sustainability promoting sustainable living (more holistic approaches), where innovation, collaboration and ecological awareness support a resilient community and a high quality of living for everyone. To see our leaders ensure us a city that integrates nature into its urban fabric (“healthy city” vision), a commitment (shared by all) to community well-being as well as economic prosperity that can be experienced by all. To see both the private and public sector prioritizing investment in people and ensuring access to common goods and services for all.

Paddy has spent 20 years in the executive search and recruitment sectors with experience of working across multiple markets in the APAC region. At Acre he has overall responsibility for the growth and leadership of the APAC business.

A prominent voice on Asia’s sustainability talent landscape, he has extensive relationships across the finance and commercial sectors, while also supporting the not-for-profit and NGO sectors. He specializes in both technical and thematic sustainability hiring.

Originally from Scotland, Paddy holds a BSc (Hons) in Geography from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025

1. Hong Kong to position itself as one of the key carbon markets hubs in Asia.
2. To leverage China’s leadership in low carbon technology and products and act as a gateway in bringing that technology to the rest of the world.
3. To utilise the updated mandatory climate disclosure rules to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as an ESG reporting hub.

With more than 25 years in business, and the last 15 as a senior Learning and Development (L&D) professional, Mark Cosgrove works with organizations to drive business excellence at all levels. Mark is an expert at developing and leading training interventions that help firms grow business; and grow leaders. As a Master Trainer, specializing in experiential training and coaching, Mark has delivered training that drives employee and leader engagement.

Working in Hong Kong and Singapore for 16 years, Mark has worked with the major industries who make these hubs their home base; including Shipping and Logistics, Law, Banking & Finance, Engineering & Construction, FMCG, Civil Service, as well as Hotels & Hospitality. As a softs skills trainer Mark has trained programs in Sales and Sales Leadership, Communications, and Leaders.

In addition to designing and delivering training to clients, Mark is a Master Trainer and has trained and certified more than 250 trainers globally and designed the trainer certification curriculum for two different global training organizations.

Experiential training shifts attitudes and beliefs; teaches and upgrades skills; and drives habit acquisition that improves the ability for participants to add value to their organizations. We take participants on a journey where they examine their status quo, set goals, and identify barriers before making and executing a plan to improve. By understanding self-limiting beliefs, as well as their current business reality, the participants can acquire the skills to bridge the gap between where they are today and where they see themselves

My Sustainability Goals in 2025

1. Green/digital workforce development. Recognizing that aspects of current tech is (at the moment) quite impactful on the environment, I think that HK could (and should) lead the way on helping more towards a low-carbon tech economy. With the level of highly educated workers in HK, this should be an easy win.
2. Sustainability literacy. My feeling is that we need to know more about what sustainability is (and isn’t) and what it costs us (and what are the risks of not dealing with it).
3. For sustainability i also include think it has to include how we interact with and manage workers (at all levels) it’s not sustainable if we burn people out. It’s not sustainable if we force return to office for no good reason etc. A “resilient and sustainable future” has to include how we manage people!

Eleanor Coleman is the Founder of the Financial Empowerment Group and creator of the “Man is Not a Plan” series. Her mission is to help women take control of their finances and feel confident in their investments.
As Co-Vice Chair of the Women in Business Group for Brit Cham, Eleanor is involved in DEIB initiatives to empower women and girls in Hong Kong. With 18 years of experience, she looks forward to connecting with fellow women leaders shaping the future.
Eleanor is also a mother of two young boys, currently writing a financial book for women and children’s books to help parents teach kids about money.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025: 

• Strengthen governance and diversity on boards and bring in more ESG requirements for boards to commit to clear and transparent goals and policies on DEI and ESG.
• Promote HK as a sustainable business environment.

Kelly Libarios is a Senior Vice-President in the Corporate division of Jefferies based in Hong Kong. She started her gender transition journey in early 2023 and has since been a visible trans senior business leader. With her lived experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she is active in promoting inclusion and workplace equality. In the last two years, she has spoken in more than a dozen business forums including the SCMP DEI 2025 Summit and The British Chamber of Commerce DEIB 2025 Symposium. She is the co-chair of Jefferies APAC LGBTQ+ employee network, and was a member of the Advisory Board of Hong Kong Interbank until early 2025. She mentors young LGBTQ+ talents and works with community groups to promote broader trans-inclusion. She has over 15 years of experience working in Finance both in London and Hong Kong. She is from the Philippines.

Sovina Taneja is an accomplished Account Manager at Creative Consulting Group (Redhill), bringing five years of expertise in PR and strategic communications.

Sovina excels in innovative storytelling and dedicated client servicing, proficiently facilitating conversations that align with clients’ key messaging for international brands entering the Hong Kong market. Her strong project management skills enable her to collaborate effectively with government clients to identify key stakeholders and enhance the local presence of clients in technology, real estate, and finance. Passionate and self-motivated, she thrives in achieving business objectives and fostering remote collaboration in dynamic environments.

Throughout her career, Sovina has been dedicated to sustainability, notably through her work with a record-breaking plant-based brand. She has developed CSR frameworks, delivered ESG workshops, and created a Food Sustainability Webinar series. Additionally, she has launched school programs to promote environmental awareness and contributed to sustainability award submissions, showcasing advancements in sustainable technologies. Through these efforts, Sovina drives meaningful change in the industries she serves.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025 

• Understanding Food Waste: We need to raise awareness about food waste, helping people and businesses learn how to cut down on waste and use resources more efficiently. This includes championing restaurants that creatively work around food waste and make it a highlight of their offerings—those projects really excite me!
• Stronger Recycling Efforts: Let’s make recycling easier to understand by showing people where their recyclables go and how they’re processed. This relies on the government to provide visibility so the public can feel confident in participating.
• Encouraging Sustainable Lifestyles: Simple changes can make a big difference! Carrying a reusable water bottle or bringing your own cup for coffee can really add up. By sharing these easy habits, we can inspire more people to live sustainably every day.

Known for providing expert insights, strategic counsel and creative solutions, Kiri is a trusted advisor in marketing communications, reputation management and crisis communications in the Asia Pacific region. Her 25+ years of experience leading brands to success across Asia have made her a highly sought-after commentator and conference speaker internationally.

Kiri is Founder & CEO of Sinclair, which she established in 2009 and has since built into a multi-award-winning, regional marketing communications agency. A strong advocate for the value of integrated communications and the importance of protecting and building reputation, she holds industry Board positions with The Marketing Society, PRCA APAC and PRHK, is a Fellow of the PRCA and is a member of Tatler Asia’s 2025 Gen.T Tribe. In the wider community, Kiri is on the Hong Kong Baptist University School of Communications Advisory Committee, the ReThink HK Foundation Advisory Board, and is a Mentor for the University of Hong Kong Business School’s Master’s students.

As agency leader, Kiri is responsible for Sinclair’s strategic regional growth, team-first culture, and the innovative business and client strategy the agency is renowned for. She mentors the Sinclair team, who are based out of offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore, fostering a forward-thinking, creative and solutions-based approach to marketing and communications. Kiri strategically advises clients across the corporate, consumer, luxury, public and NGO sectors. She leads the development of creative growth strategies on both a regional and local level, and advises on sensitive reputational issues for world-leading clients.

Kiri was listed in Tatler’s Asia’s Most Influential in 2021, named PR Agency Head of the Year by Campaign Asia in 2018 and Agency Leader of the Year by Mumbrella in the same year. These accolades compliment the 100+ awards the agency has been bestowed, which include Greater China B2C Agency of the Year and Greater China B2B Agency of the Year by Campaign Asia 2022, Public Relations Agency of the Year 2020 by Marketing Magazine, Hong Kong SAR PR Agency of the Year 2021 and 2020 by Campaign Asia, and Greater China PR Consultancy of the Year 2018 by Campaign Asia.

Born in Hong Kong, Kiri earned her MBA from the University of Hong Kong. An insatiable curiosity, passion for life, and dedication to working with individuals and organisations that are creating positive change in the world, are the leading forces that drive her forward.

Javier Calvar, MCMI ChMC

Javier is a seasoned strategist and business leader with an international career spanning over three decades. In his current role as Service Line Group Head at Ipsos in Hong Kong, he leads a significant portion of the business, driving growth and profitability while fostering talent.

Javier’s extensive commercial experience, which includes senior leadership positions in London, Shanghai and Hong Kong, is complemented by a deep and long-standing commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development. He firmly believes in being an asset to both his business and his community, a principle that has guided his career.

This commitment is demonstrated through his active involvement in several non-profit organisations. As a member of the Board of Governors at Lancing College in the UK and Wellington College in China, he contributes to the strategic development of these two venerable institutions. For over a decade, he has served as a business advisor for the Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (SEED), where he has volunteered his expertise to support entrepreneurs in emerging markets, particularly in Africa.

Javier’s passion for creating inclusive environments led him to become a founding member of the Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage (REACH) group at Ipsos UK, where he helped deploy initiatives to celebrate diversity and promote inclusion. Furthermore, he dedicates his time to mentoring the next generation of leaders as an award-nominated mentor at his alma mater, the University of Westminster.

Javier holds a PhD in Social Policy from Middlesex University and is an alumnus of Stanford Graduate School of Business. As a Chartered Management Consultant, Javier brings a unique blend of rigorous analytical skill, global business acumen, and a dedicated focus on creating lasting, positive impact for businesses and society.

Ming Chan is the Corporate Communications Director at Tam Jai International, a leading restaurant group in Hong Kong with businesses across Mainland China, Singapore, Japan and Australia. She is a seasoned communication professional with around 20 years of experience in public relations, sustainability, investor relations, branding as well as news reporting.

Prior to joining Tam Jai International, Ming held leadership roles in the communication teams for Sa Sa International, Hong Kong Airlines and Strategic Public Relations Group. Her contributions in developing award-winning communication, branding, CSR, ESG and investor relations strategies have played a vital role in maintaining strong relationships with multiple stakeholders. She has been passionate about nurturing the younger generations through speaking at various conferences and academic institutions.

Sophia Wong is the Head of Communications and Sustainability at Champion REIT, a leading real estate investment trust in Hong Kong. She is responsible for leading Champion REIT’s internal and external communications, including sustainability, community engagement and branding, with over 20 years of experience in the field.

Sophia has been instrumental in devising Champion REIT’s sustainability strategy, including the establishment of 2030 ESG targets in alignment of SDGs of United Nations. Over the years, she has developed a strong passion in sustainability especially green and wellness initiatives. These efforts have led to several top honours of the Trust, including Hong Kong Sustainability Grand Award from The Hong Kong Management Association, the first-in-Hong Kong Quadruple Platinum certifications for existing office building and the award-winning Love・Play・Farm project at Langham Place Mall.

Mark founded Reputation Works to help businesses of all sizes build and enhance their reputations through storytelling with a particular focus on the complex challenge of communicating around sustainability.

Mark has more than 30 years’ experience of working with some of the world’s most renowned brands – including Google, Microsoft, Apple and American Express.

He is fluent in all aspects of communications: media relations, content creation, executive comms, employer branding and internal communications, crisis management, stakeholder engagement, activation and sponsorship.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

Climate change has been an accepted scientific fact for nearly sixty years. Despite this, we seem to be making little progress on climate change goals, or the wider Sustainable Development Goals. Some of this is the way organisations communicate and my goal for 2025 is to help them understand how to drive action, rather than fear.

Robin has lived and worked in Asia Pacific since 2006, in Hong Kong, Australia and Singapore. He has 20 years’ experience in journalism, writing about media, government, technology and sustainability.

Robin is the associate editor of Eco-Business, where he reports on the latest trends in sustainability in Asia Pacific, and manages a network of writers across the region. He has a particular interest in biodiversity conservation, plastic pollution, the palm oil trade, and Southeast Asia’s energy transition.

Robin has a degree in zoology from the University of Bristol, and spends his weekends rescuing snakes, birds, monkeys, and lizards as a volunteer for Singapore animal welfare charity ACRES.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

I hope to see Hong Kong’s artificial islands project cancelled, legal protections for Hong Kong’s remaining wild buffalo, and Lamma Power Station switched from coal to wind/solar.

Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the City University of Hong Kong, Esterina holds joint appointments in the Department of English and the Department of Marketing. She is also the Associate Director of the Institute of Global Governance and Innovation for a Shared Future, Co-director of the New Frontiers in Professional Communication Lab (NFPC), and the Associate Director of the Sales and Marketing Consulting Unit (SMCU). Her academic contributions span across BA and MBA courses, focusing on business and professional communication, including specialized courses like Communicating Fashion Culture and The Language of Sustainability. Esterina’s role extends beyond the classroom as she fosters valuable industry relationships for research, student internships, and career development.

Esterina’s international academic involvement is extensive. She is a Junior Adjunct Professor of Intercultural Communication and Language Variation at the Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia in Italy, an International Research Fellow at SEGi University in Malaysia, and an invited External Member of the Research Centre for Professional Communication in English at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Her PhD in Applied Linguistics from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, which focused on digital transformation in the luxury sector, underscores her expertise in this field. Her research interests are diverse, encompassing social semiotics, multimodality, business communication, luxury studies, sustainability, and city branding, with a particular focus on arts and culture and social impact. She has recently also engaged in projects about AI and applications in communication and marketing.

Esterina’s leadership in executive education and her involvement in RGC-funded research and consulting projects highlight her commitment to advancing the luxury sector’s social responsibility. Her active participation in organizing cultural talks and her committee memberships across various sectors in Asia and Europe reflect her dedication to fostering cross-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue.

She holds a M.A. in Foreign Languages for Business Communication from the Universita’ degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia (Italy), a B.A. in Language Mediation from the Universita’ degli Studi della Calabria (Italy), an Executive Education Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship from INSEAD (Singapore), and a certificate in Business Sustainability Management from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, University of Cambridge (here she was later a Visiting Researcher). During her B.A. and M.A., she spent semesters at University of Cambridge and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University respectively.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

Fostering cross-sector collaboration
Build bridges between stakeholders in the public and private to share knowledge and best practices and co-create solutions that address sustainability challenges and maximize collective impact.

Raising awareness through education

Facilitate workshops, talks, and community projects in Hong Kong and beyond to inspire individuals and organizations to take actionable steps toward sustainability.

Promote the social dimension of sustainability

Focus on fostering inclusivity, equity, and community empowerment by supporting initiatives that enhance social well-being. This ensures that sustainability efforts address not only environmental challenges but also the needs of diverse communities, building a more equitable and resilient society.

Carol is the Managing Director and ESG lead at Golin Hong Kong, with 15 years of experience in brand reputation and communications. Recognized as a Women to Watch by Campaign Asia-Pacific, she holds a certification in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School.

She has successfully led two two-year campaigns for the Hong Kong Government’s Environmental Protection Department, focusing on public education for waste reduction and recycling, and developed a strategy to phase out microbeads in personal care products.

In addition to her public sector work, Carol advises brands on sustainability communications.

Carol also serves as chairperson of PRHK and has supported the partnership between ReThink and PRHK for two years.

AsiaGlobal Fellow 2025, 2021 Women of Power, 2019 GEN T Honouree, V Label Global Hero, and two-time TEDx Speaker: serial social entrepreneur and trends forecaster Sonalie Figueiras is a sustainability expert, food futurist, and eco-powerhouse who has been inspiring international audiences for over a decade with practical steps to combat climate change. Known globally as the Green Queen, she is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning Green Queen, the original impact media platform that educates millions about the link between food technology and climate change. She is also the co-founder and CEO of organic sourcing platform Ekowarehouse and climate tech SaaS Source Green. Additionally, Sonalie is a global keynote speaker, an advisor to multiple mission-driven startups and NGOs, and a venture partner and advisor to several venture capital funds.

Jonathan Ly, leads the Global Fragrance Business and Corporate Projects Department at Qeelin, fine jewellery house part of Kering Group. He notably heads the development of a new division with Kering Beaute and is in charge of the overall CRM and Data transformation journey. Besides, he also designed the overall House ESG strategy and is implementing a decarbonization roadmap to reach Kering’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% in the next decade.

Passionate about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Jonathan is also an Executive Board Member of Inspiring Girls Hong Kong (IGHK), a charity that empowers girls in their career development, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds and marginalized communities. IGHK connects students with diverse female role models directly in schools to address gender stereotypes and unlock the girls’ full potential.

French citizen, born and raised in Paris, with Chinese Teochew, Vietnamese and Reunion island origins, educated between Paris (ESSEC Business School) and Beijing (Peking University), Jonathan strives in bridging different cultures and generations altogether. He is President of ESSEC Alumni Hong Kong Chapter (170 active members in Hong Kong) since 2019 and is also part of the Events Committee of Les Lumieres de Paris International Institute Hong Kong Chapter, a club promoting the cultural exchange between France and Hong Kong.

Dr. Donna Brown is the Associate Director of Digital Health, Life and Health Technology at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), where she drives ecosystem development and commercialization in digital health and medical technology. She supports entrepreneurs across the Life and Health Technology value chain while spearheading strategic initiatives and business matching programs to connect innovators with key stakeholders, transforming ideas into market-ready solutions.

A seasoned healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Brown has held commercial, industrial, and leadership roles at several Fortune 500 multinationals. Her extensive career in pharmaceuticals and medical device technology across Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong has equipped her with deep expertise in strategic and operational business management, as well as talent development.

Passionate about fostering innovation, Dr. Brown actively engages with the startup community to accelerate the translational development of biomedical and health technologies in the region. Beyond guiding startups in refining their business cases and value propositions, she provides critical networking and resource opportunities to support their growth. She has served as a mentor for health and wearable technology startups in PolyU’s Lean Launchpad Program for five years and holds advisory roles with the Innovation and Technology for Ageing (ITA) Committee, the HKCSS Strategy Committee on Tech-Enablement, and the Steering Committee of the Translational Research Center for Digital Mental Health at Tung Wah College.

In addition to her work at HKSTP, Dr. Brown is a part-time lecturer in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance at HKU SPACE College of Life Sciences and Technology.

Trained as a research scientist, she holds a PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Hong Kong.

Prof. Benny Zee is the Director of the Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer Services (ORKTS), Director of the Centre for Clinical Research and Biostatistics (CCRB) and Professor of Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). In addition, he holds honorary appointments in the Department of Clinical Oncology and the Department of Statistics of CUHK; he was the Chairperson of the Joint CUHK-NTEC Clinical Research Ethics Committee from 2006-2020. He is also the Director of the Clinical Trials and Biostatistics Lab at the CU Shenzhen Research Institute (SZRI).

Professor Zee obtained his PhD in Biostatistics from the University of Pittsburgh, USA, in 1987. He then joined the National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group (NCIC CTG), currently known as the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG), as a Senior Biostatistician. After joining CUHK in 2001, he actively promotes international academic activities and collaborations.

Professor Zee is interested in multi-centre clinical trials, including statistical methods, data management, and drug and medical device development. He has experience developing efficient data management and “big data analytic” research using advanced computer and AI technology. He also has ample experience working with the industry to design and carry out clinical trials that satisfy both academic interests and industry objectives. He has tremendous experience developing hospital infrastructures such as the Ethics Committee, GCP Centre and Risk-based Quality Assurance to conduct clinical research that meets regulatory and international requirements. He is also active in medical device development, such as “AI-based retinal imaging analysis (ARIA)”, to assess the risk of stroke, dementia, diabetes and other chronic diseases. The technology has obtained patents from the USA, China and Taiwan and was commercialised through Health View Bioanalytic Limited with support from the Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU) of the Innovation Technology Commission (ITC) of Hong Kong. In addition, he is also active in bioinformatics research and co-founded Beth Bioinformatics Company Limited to predict virus mutation and use digital methods to assess vaccine effectiveness. He has published over 309 international peer-reviewed journal articles and many patents. He serves on various committees, including advisory committees for drug development and data & safety monitoring committees for international drug trials.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. The Hong Kong healthcare system successfully transitions to a prevention-first model, prioritizing early prevention and accessible, cost-effective screening. The incidence of chronic and preventable diseases will decrease considerably, ultimately reducing healthcare expenditure in the long run.
2. Hong Kong citizens have easy access to resources and environment that promote holistic wellbeing for both physical health and mental health, fostering a high quality of life for the community.

Moraine is currently engaged with the Laureus Sport For Good Foundation in partnerships, fundraising, and development for the Asia-Pacific region. Coming from a strong sporting heritage, her journey began as a junior national track and field athlete, a key contributor to her passion for pursuing sustainable sport for development and youth empowerment.

Throughout her professional career, Moraine has extensive experience in commercial marketing and event management, giving her opportunities to collaborated with commercial brands and National Sports Associations in Hong Kong, including M-Mark events, and many other local and regional sports initiatives and events. Presently, she serves as a trusted advisor for several sports and youth development NGOs, including the Hong Kong Association of Athletics Affiliates, Hong Kong Water Sports Council, and The Hong Kong Award for Young People, actively contributing to development endeavours in Hong Kong. Fuelled by a profound passion for instigating positive transformations, Moraine strive to harness the unifying influence of sports to reshape communities.

Dr. Gary Chow Chi-Ching is an Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education (HPE) at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). His academic career is distinguished by a strong focus on physical education pedagogy, teacher development, and the integration of sports science into educational practice. His interdisciplinary research combines postural control, motor learning, and educational technology to enhance teaching effectiveness and promote lifelong participation in physical activity.

Dr. Chow is deeply committed to advancing the quality of physical education in Hong Kong and the region. He plays a key role in curriculum development, mentors early-career educators, and advocates for evidence-based, student-centered teaching practices. His educational philosophy emphasizes active engagement, holistic development, and the meaningful application of theory to practice.”

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

I believe every child should have equal opportunities to participate in sports. Through quality education, they can all learn, grow, and become a healthier, stronger generation for the future.

Rocky is a sports industry leader and Executive Director of Rugby For Good, Hong Kong’s first Section 88-approved sports charity, empowering underrepresented youth through rugby-based social inclusion and wellbeing initiatives. Since joining Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) in 2015, he has driven community growth, holding roles as Chief Community Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, and General Manager of Marketing, managing strategic and operational facets of the organization.

With 20+ years of operational expertise, Rocky bridges commercial strategy and grassroots impact, refined through senior leadership at global fitness chains, including a 16-year tenure at California Fitness. A trailblazer in Hong Kong rugby, he made history as one of the first local players in the first-division Tigers RFC and later represented the Hong Kong Dragons on international tours in the 1990s.

His legacy merges sport, business, and social change, leveraging rugby as a catalyst for equitable community development.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025

• Champion Green Sports Practices for our events in Hong Kong.
• Using sport as a tool to enhance social and emotional development for children and youth in Hong Kong.