Clemence currently leads Membership and Advisory services at The Mekong Club. Her career is dedicated to helping businesses adopt sustainable practices in their operations and supply chains. Clemence has a strong background in managing cross-functional projects, developing advisory services and guiding businesses on supply chain due diligence, developing frameworks and tools, leading research initiatives, and providing training to diverse stakeholders. Before joining The Mekong Club, she worked as a consultant at the International Labour Organization (ILO) and has experience in the private sector, both in-house and in consulting.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025

– Advance sustainability in supply chains:
I hope to see more Hong Kong companies embed sustainability and effective due diligence practices across their supply chains, with a focus on transparency, accountability, and long-term partnerships.

– Empower SMEs: I aim to support Hong Kong’s SMEs in adopting practical, scalable social sustainability solutions that align with global expectations while having an impact locally.

– Enhance cross-sector collaboration: I would like to see stronger partnerships between businesses, industry associations, and non-profit organisations, to address sustainability challenges and scale collective action.

Chris has 20 years of experience working on large-scale business events. Originally from the UK, Chris has lived and worked in Hong Kong since 2015. Chris moved to Hong Kong to establish a North Asia office for a London-based trade expo organiser and launch a series of digital transformation events. The challenges of living sustainably and a developing concern around the exponential threats of the global climate emergency compelled Chris to “rethink” his own personal contribution to Hong Kong and how he could best make a positive impact on a city he now proudly calls home.

Chris conceived, designed and launched the ReThink HK event during the first part of 2019 – undeterred by the challenges faced by live events at that time, due to civil unrest, the new event concept for uniting the full business and sustainability ecosystem, championing positive action and shared responsibility received excellent support. The inaugural 2020 event was, unsurprisingly, delayed due to COVID but finally ran, in-person, at the K11 Quarry Bay with 450 attendees and all delegate fees were donated to local charities.

Chris’ experience in hosting content-led expo-style healthcare events in the UK, where partnerships and collaboration were crucial to scale and success, provided the foundation for Chris to widen the supporting-network of organisations and sponsors for ReThink HK. The event was moved to the HKCEC for the 2021 edition and resulted in Hong Kong’s best attended event dedicated to the business of sustainability, with over 2,200 attendees. Chris is proud to have maintained the event’s impact pledge; with all delegate fees contributing to impact projects with local Hong Kong charities.

Working alongside the Business Environment Council, Consulates and trade promotion offices, Chambers of Commerce, specialist industry associations, NGOs and action groups the collective ambition for ReThink HK is to accelerate change in Hong Kong – the event returns for its fourth edition this September at the HKCEC, will host over 6,000 attendees and aims to be at least carbon neutral.

All proceeds from delegate fees will be redirected to the newly incorporated Rethink Foundation, a not-for-profit focussed on helping registered NGOs build capacity and operate more sustainably.

Chris received a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Italian from the University of Plymouth (UK). Chris is a member of the British Chamber of Commerce’s Social Sustainability Committee, sits on the Executive Committee and the Sustainability sub-committee of the Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• Greater action from businesses to contribute towards a more sustainable HK
• Encourage other event organisers to commit to sustainable solutions
• Demonstrate that businesses can be operated profitably and with purpose

Ada is a committed strategist and educator with expertise in planning and sustainable development. She obtained her PhD from the University of Melbourne, where her dissertation examined the role of creative arts spaces as cultural capital in Hong Kong and their contribution to urban sustainability. With substantial experience in academia and project management, Ada has served as the Head of Communications and Engagement in the Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Office, as well as the Network Manager for the Sustainable Development Solutions Network in Hong Kong at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. In these roles, she successfully led initiatives focused on social impact and sustainability. Additionally, she has held the position of Project Manager at the University of Hong Kong, where she managed community outreach projects pertaining to water sustainability.

Mr. Francis C.Y. Cheng is an engineer with over 45 years of working experience in the power industry. He joined The Hongkong Electric Company, Limited (HK Electric) in 1979. He was the Station Manager of Lamma Power Station before promoting to Operations Director in 2017 overseeing the electricity generation, transmission and distribution, as well as system operation and information technology functions of HK Electric. Mr. Cheng was further promoted to his present position of Managing Director of HK Electric in July 2023, and continues leading the Group to drive innovation and achieve zero-carbon energy while maintaining world-class electricity-supply service with reliability over 99.9999%. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of HK Electric Investments Limited and an executive director of Power Assets Holdings Limited. Mr. Cheng holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in the United Kingdom, and a Fellow of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

As the global energy sector continues to face the dual challenges of extreme weather and increasing sustainability demands, HK Electric is committed to delivering a safe, reliable, clean, and affordable electricity supply to our customers under the Scheme of Control Agreement entered into between the Government and HK Electric.

Our proactive network maintenance and floodproofing programme yielded a reliability rating of over 99.9999%. On average, our customers experienced less than 0.5 minutes of unplanned power interruption during 2024. Leveraging increased use of natural gas, we also achieved our goal of reducing carbon emissions in support of the Government’s carbon reduction targets. Compared to 2005, we have already reduced carbon emissions by approximately 40%.

Moving forward, HK Electric’s sustainability strategy will continue to evolve with a strong focus on decarbonisation, innovation, and community engagement—underscoring our commitment to inclusive and sustainable development. To support this vision, HK Electric has set sustainability targets for 2025, focusing on the following key areas:

1. HK Electric is committed to advancing our sustainability agenda in alignment with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2025, we will continue to contribute to six key focused SDGs—Goals 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, and 13—which closely align with our corporate strategies and business priorities. For example, we will complete full-scale smart meter deployment in 2025, empowering residential and corporate customers to monitor and manage their electricity consumption anytime, anywhere via the HK Electric App. Additionally, we aim to maintain a safe and reliable electricity supply with a yearly reliability rating exceeding 99.999%.

2. A core decarbonisation initiative of HK Electric is driving the energy transition, with a firm commitment to achieving net-zero electricity generation by 2050. The implementation of our 2024–2028 Development Plan, approved by the Government, facilitates this transition. Construction of the new gas-fired unit L13, designed to further increase gas generation, is progressing as planned toward its scheduled commissioning in 2029—marking a major milestone in our energy transition journey.

3. To ensure long-term reliability, we are strengthening our power supply infrastructure through innovation and proactive risk management. Coastal substations vulnerable to storm surges are being retrofitted with flood-prevention facilities in two phases: Phase I (within 100 meters of the coastline) is set for completion in 2025; Phase II (beyond 100 meters) will follow in 2026.

4. In 2025, HK Electric will continue to go beyond environmental stewardship by enhancing social value creation through key community initiatives. The Happy Green Campaign will inspire our younger generations to embrace energy efficiency, renewable energy, and low-carbon lifestyles. Meanwhile, the U3A Programme will expand its reach to support lifelong learning and foster stronger community engagement among older adults in Hong Kong.

Ir. Don Cheng is the Chief Operating Officer – Hong Kong Business of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas). He is managing all Towngas business and green energy development for Hong Kong market. He has over 30 years of experience in gas engineering, customer services, product development, marketing and sales, hydrogen & green methanol projects.

He is a chartered engineer of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and fellow of the Energy Institute UK. He achieved his B.A.Sc. (Engineering Chemistry), B.Sc. and M.Sc. in mathematical statistics from Canadian universities.

He has also involved substantially in academic, industry and public services which includes “Advisor to the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology”, “Vice-Chairman of Energy Group of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries” and “Member of Dangerous Goods Standing Committee of Hong Kong Fire Services Department”.

Prof. Jimmy Fung is a well-recognized expert in atmospheric sciences, climate modeling, and air quality research. Currently serving as the Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning) and Chair Professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainability and the Department of Mathematics at HKUST, he is at the forefront of advancing interdisciplinary research and education. With over 30 years of academic and research experience, Prof. Fung specializes in high-resolution air quality modeling, regional climate simulation, computational fluid dynamics, and the application of remote sensing technologies. His groundbreaking contributions include establishing Asia’s first university-based regional air quality forecast system and leading the development of the PRAISE-HK app for personalized real-time air quality monitoring.

Our Sustainability Goals for 2025

1. Reaching carbon neutrality by 2040
2. Becoming the center of sustainable finance in the region

Archana Kotecha is a UK-qualified barrister, CEDR-accredited mediator, and leading voice in business and human rights, specialising in forced labour, human trafficking, and responsible business conduct. With over 15 years of experience advising UN agencies, governments, businesses, and civil society across Asia, she develops solutions that centre on the rights-holder perspective, ensuring human rights are upheld in business operations.

As Founder and CEO of The Remedy Project and ReAct Asia, Archana leads initiatives in human rights due diligence, grievance mechanisms, and remedy frameworks, setting new standards for responsible business. Her leadership has been recognised by the Financial Times, the Emilie Ashurst Anti-Slavery Award, and Industry Era Women Leaders, among others. She also contributes to global initiatives through advisory roles with the Responsible Business Alliance, the Forest Stewardship Council, and the UN OHCHR.

As founder and chief executive officer of Baron Corporation, Andy S.K. Lam has built a distinguished career spanning real estate, private equity, and sustainable investments. His Hong Kong-based firm has evolved from its architectural roots into a diversified group with strategic interests in decarbonization initiatives.

Lam’s forward-looking approach is reflected in Baron Energy USA’s carbon offset forestry project in the Mississippi River, which is registered with leading verification standards. Recognising the importance of technological solutions, he is now in partnership with world-renowned direct air capture innovators to expand the group’s climate impact.

With three decades of experience, Lam has demonstrated unique cross-sector expertise—from establishing China’s pioneering foreign-invested private equity firm to advising major state-owned enterprises on strategic investments. His background as an award-winning architect informs his disciplined approach to both real estate development and investment management.

Educated at Oxford and Manchester, Lam combines financial acumen with environmental awareness. His work today bridges traditional asset management with emerging climate solutions, positioning his firm at the intersection of value creation and sustainability.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025

• Carbon Hub – Become Asia’s voluntary carbon trading centre, scaling nature-based solutions and direct air capture technology.
• Green Buildings – 30% of new developments reaching net-zero, with incentives for retrofits.
• Clean Energy – Double renewable capacity and mainstream corporate renewable Power Purchase Agreements.
• Sustainable Finance – 50% of listed firms disclosing climate risks, 20% green bonds for infrastructure.
• Smart City – District cooling systems and full EV transition for public transport.
• Circular Economy – Ban single-use plastics and achieve 70% construction waste recycling.
• Climate Governance – Mandatory carbon accounting with tax incentives for reductions

Christine Lau, Vice President of Listing Policy and Secretariat Services, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

Ms. Christine Lau joined Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEX”) in 2016. Ms. Lau has been working in the Policy and Secretariat Services of the Listing Division, and has been involved in HKEX’s listing policy initiatives in relation to corporate governance and environmental, social and governance matters in recent years. Prior to joining HKEX, Ms. Lau was a senior associate practicing corporate and securities law in Hong Kong with a leading international law firm. Ms. Lau graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a bachelor’s degree in Laws, and is a qualified lawyer in Hong Kong.

Mr Law is the Managing Director of CLP Power Hong Kong and holds overall responsibility for the operations of CLP’s Hong Kong regulated business, which includes a vertically integrated electricity utility serving customers in Kowloon, the New Territories and most of the outlying islands.

Mr Law was in the banking industry before joining CLP in 2001. His experience in the energy business spans from finance, renewable energy development, fuel procurement, strategic planning, commercial development and operations. He was the Chief Operating Officer of CLP Power from 2021 and the Managing Director – China from 2022 to June 2023.

Mr Law is currently the Vice Chairman of the Real Estate and Infrastructure Committee at the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of The Air Quality Objectives Review Working Group under the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the HKSAR Government, the Hong Kong Professionals and Senior Executives Association and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He is also the Chairman of the Finance Committee and a School Council member for the Beacon Hill School, a member of the Local Advisory Committee of the Division of Environment and Sustainability for Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Mr Law holds an MBA degree in Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from the University of British Columbia as well as the Fellowship of the Energy Institute. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Financial Analyst.

My Sustainability Goals:

CLP Power is committed to supporting the Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050.  We plan to phase out coal and achieve 60-70% zero-carbon energy by 2035, and further achieve net-zero generation by 2050.  To meet these challenging decarbonisation goals while maintaining the world class reliability performance at affordable price, we adopt a multipronged approach, which includes strong supports to our customers to improve their energy efficiency and electrify their energy applications, enhancement of regional cooperation on zero-carbon energy project, and reduction of carbon emission from local power generation.  These important measures enable a low carbon electricity supply to power the prosperity of Hong Kong.

Bing Leng was appointed as a full-time member of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in June 2022, effective 1 July 2022.

He joins the ISSB from the Chinese Ministry of Finance where he was responsible for sustainability reporting initiatives. He initiated and led the implementation of several reporting-related programmes, including the development of digital taxonomies to enable electronic reporting, the revised financial instrument accounting standards and plans focused on digitising electronic payment vouchers and invoices.

Mr Leng was a member of the International Accounting Standards Board’s IFRS Taxonomy Consultative Group from 2019 to 2022 and a member of the Board of Directors of XBRL International from 2014 to 2020.

He is a Doctor of Management and has a Master of Accounting from Tianjin University of Finance and Economics in China.

Yvonne has a proven track record in high calibre stakeholder management, addressing sustainable development issues within international context. She is an experienced communicator and certified project management professional with exposures in diversified industries.

Having dedicated over a decade to advance the decarbonization agenda of hard-to-abate industries (particularly with the cement & concrete sector), Yvonne is well-versed in tackling critical sustainability issues such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, health and safety, responsible sourcing, biodiversity, water, to name a few.

Yvonne is now focusing on cultivating a collaborative environment towards co-creation of an effective public-private-philanthropy partnership (4P) framework to catalyse climate & nature actions. Apart from leading the community engagement at GAEA (Giving the Amplify Earth Action) of the World Economic Forum, she is in-charge of its events and programming of various regional activities.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

By prioritizing public-private-philanthropy partnerships (4P), Hong Kong can unlock greater impact and become a global model for sustainable, inclusive growth.

1. Champion inclusive, multi-stakeholder impact: Ensure the green transition benefits all by embedding social impact and workforce transformation into sustainability strategies. Use 4P models to mobilise capital and resources co-create solutions with government, business, philanthropy, and civil society.
2. Accelerate net-zero and circularity through 4P: Drive ambitious climate action by fostering 4P that support science-based targets, circular business models, and green finance. Mobilize cross-sector resources to scale decarbonization and circular solutions citywide.
3. Mainstream nature-positive, climate-resilient urban development: Leverage 4P partnerships to integrate biodiversity and resilience into urban planning—especially in major projects like the Northern Metropolis. Encourage joint investment in nature-based solutions and climate risk management.

As an International Policy Analyst at the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), Nadine works on the development of global policies at the UN level and the local market level.

Within Southeast Asia, she works on amplifying the business voices to accelerate the development of carbon pricing instruments that work efficiently. She also addresses the needs of businesses in developed emissions trading systems in North Asia and Australia, New Zealand.

Nadine plays a central role in convening cross-sectoral dialogues that bring together governments, private sector leaders, and civil society to advance carbon market policy development. She has been instrumental in shaping discussions on voluntary, compliance, and Article 6 carbon markets in Asia, and in fostering collaboration between stakeholders.

With a background in Economics, she is passionate about equitable, pragmatic climate solutions that work.

Spencer Liu is Executive Director of the Climate Governance Initiative Hong Kong Chapter (CGI HK), a non-profit initiative dedicated to empowering board directors to exercise effective climate governance. In this role, Spencer works with business leaders and governance professionals to strengthen boardroom capabilities and embed climate oversight across Hong Kong’s corporate landscape, influencing through practical guidance, cross-sector engagement, and original research to support decision-making in the climate transition.

Beyond CGI HK, Spencer has founded Riverwood Climate Solutions, where he advises corporations and startups across Asia on climate technologies, with a focus on strategy and venture co-building in the sustainable transportation value chain. He also serves as Advisor & Director at Power Dime Inc., a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) platform helping businesses access traceable, auditable carbon-free power across global markets.

Earlier in his career, Spencer spent eight years at McKinsey & Company, where he co-led sustainability and green business building in Greater China as an Associate Partner. He is a CFA charterholder, CESGA holder, and LEED Green Associate.
My Sustainability Goals for 2025

Corporations continue to see climate actions as priority, with a long-term outlook on such matter

Ma Qing joined Siemens in 1997. From then until 2010 she served in numerous human resources roles in the company, including as Senior HR Consultant, HR Strategic and Policy Manager, HR Operation Manager, Deputy HR Director, Vice President and HR Director, responsible for optimizing and implementing HR strategic plans, promoting and applying global talent and organization development principles and best practices in China, designing and improving HR management systems and procedures, building a learning & growing organization plan as well as reforming incentive & performance system, , driving the research, planning, supervision, implementation and evaluation of various HR programs, and providing effective HR solutions customized for particular organizational, team and cultural needs to support Siemens’ business development.

In April 2010, Ma was appointed as the Executive Vice President and People and Organization (P&O) Director, Siemens Greater China, and has since then initiated and promoted numerous P&O programs. By doing so she has been utterly committed to constantly innovating and improving people and organization management systems, building and strengthening an industry-leading P&O team, establishing a strong employer brand, empowering the business teams and key talents, improving their cognitive, operational, collaborative and leadership skills, reinforcing company culture and values, enhancing team cohesiveness, competitiveness and improving employee experience.

In October 2021 Ma took on another role, as the Lead of Sustainability, Siemens Greater China, responsible for facilitating the implementation of Siemens’ global sustainability framework “DEGREE”1 in China, establishing the sustainability strategic roadmap and action plan, developing an effective and collaborative governance system, in order to enhance Siemens’ leading position in sustainability.

Mrs. Ma obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Beijing Capital Normal University.

Michelle Mak is the Head of ESG and Enterprise Learning of Dun & Bradstreet in Hong Kong. In addition to her dedication to establishing an ecosystem of partners with government agencies, enterprises and start-ups for a greener future, she has led D&B HK to become the first office in D&B’s global network to join as a Signatory of United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest sustainable development initiative. Since 2020, Michelle has been appointed as a member of the Technology Voucher Program Committee by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the SAR Government.
Michelle co-founded an award-winning social enterprise, Make The Change, in Singapore in 2013 with like-minded partners, providing creative services such as education and mentoring, community development and corporate social responsibility to NGOs and social enterprises. Micelle was selected as the ESG Person of the Year and Top Women to Watch in Greater China, by Campaign Asia in 2021. Same year she has won GBA Outstanding Women Entrepreneur Award.
Currently Michelle is also holding positions of Board Member of Sensational Foundation, a registered charity in Hong Kong; Vice President of Lions Club of Hong Kong IFC, as well as Vice President of Scouts Association (Yau Tsim District Hong Kong).

Bradley Mellicker is the Head of IOM’s Climate Mobility Innovation Lab in Asia and the Pacific. Prior to this position, Brad was Senior Regional Emergency and Post Crisis Specialist in Asia and the Pacific, focusing on a series of issues linked to disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, humanitarian response, and recovery. Prior to that, he worked with IOM Iraq, overseeing large scale work related to internal displacement, stabilization, recovery and durable solutions. Earlier, Brad worked in the private sector supporting renewable energy projects in developing markets; held several other positions with IOM, including in Guinea, Cameroon, the Philippines, Haiti and Timor-Leste; and with the Office of the Prosecutor at the UN International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague. Brad holds BAs in History and Political Science, a Juris Doctor (law) and an MA in International Human Rights. He is admitted to practice law in Colorado, USA.

Professor Charles W. W. Ng is the Vice-President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in Guangzhou campus. He is also the Dean of HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School, CLP Holdings Professor of Sustainability and a Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST.
Professor Ng was elected as a Changjiang Scholar (Chair Professorship in Geotechnical Engineering), a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering, the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK, and Overseas Fellow of Churchill College, the University of Cambridge. Professor Ng is the immediate Past President of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (2017 – 2022). Currently, he is an editor-in-chief of the prestigious Canadian Geotechnical Journal.

Professor Ng has published some 400 SCI journal articles and 250 conference papers (with a H-index of 96). He is the main author of four reference books: (i) A Short Course in Soil-structure Engineering of Deep Foundations, Excavations and Tunnels by Thomas Telford in 2004, (ii) Advanced Unsaturated Soil Mechanics and Engineering, (iii) Plant-Soil slope Interaction and (iv) Advanced Unsaturated Soil Mechanics: theory and applications (2nd edition) by CRC: Taylor & Francis in 2007, 2019 and 2024, respectively. According to the Stanford University published the top 2% Scientists Worldwide in September 2024, he is the youngest ranked within top five professors, in the category of career-long impact in the sub-fields: Geological & Geomatics Engineering; Civil Engineering.

He has received many awards including the 2025 Telford Gold Medal by the Institution of Civil Engineers (The highest honour awarded by the Institution. He is the first awardee from greater China since its establishment by the Institution in 1838), 2025 Donald Stanley Award by the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering for the best paper in Environmental Engineering, 2022 Varnes Medal by the International Consortium on Landslides, 2022 Fredlund Award from the Canadian Geotechnical Society, and the R. M. Quigley Awards from the Canadian Geotechnical Society four times for his four best papers published in 2007, 2012, 2016 & 2023. Moreover, he won the Teaching Excellent Appreciation Award for the academic year 2018-19 at HKUST.

Kevin O’Brien is the Chief Executive of Gammon Construction. He has over 30 years’ extensive management experience in the construction and engineering industry covering both the private and public sectors.  He is a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors. He is the Chairman of the Business Environment Council.

My Sustainability Goals:

Personal: Taking the best examples and decisions and applying them to my own behaviors and habits.

Business: Start the race on our SBTI journey.

Society: Leading BEC to help Hong Kong accelerate towards net zero.

Diana Parusheva-Lowery
Managing Director – Public Policy and Sustainable Finance, Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA)
Based in Hong Kong, Diana is responsible for the strategy and direction of various initiatives under this cross-markets division. Diana has over 20 years’ of experience across various countries, industries and sectors. Started as a lawyer working for private banks and for the financial sector regulator and then transitioned to specialize in European and Chinese decarbonisation policies and sustainable finance. During her career she has worked for the Central Bank of Bulgaria, various UK Government Departments and Agencies, the European Commission and European Member States, International Development Banks, Law Firms, multinationals, investors and asset managers assisting with the design, implementation, compliance and assessment of policies and regulations.

Diana was involved in design and further development of flagship European policies like the EU Emission Trading Scheme, setting up and implementing the EU renewable energy targets and the design and evaluation of financial mechanisms supporting key European Initiatives. During her 5 years in China she worked with regulators and policymakers from different sectors supporting international economic relations and multinationals’ business cases. Experienced public speaker and contributing to open or subscription-based policy and macroeconomic forecasting platforms.

She holds Master of Law (LLM) from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Master of International Law from University College of London (UCL) UK and Master of International Economic Relations from Sofia University of National and World Economy.

Diana is a native Bulgarian and holds Bulgarian and British citizenship. She has lived and worked in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

With over 25 years’ experience in Retail, Sébastien is responsible for developing and implementing Sustainability and non-food Quality Assurance strategies for AS Watson Group.
彭永仁在零售業上具逾二十五年經驗，現負責制定並落實屈臣氏集團的可持續發展和非食品品質保證策略。
Besides the development of the Group’s Sustainability strategy, Sébastien and his team oversee ESG reporting to ASW’s shareholders, CK Hutchison and Temasek. Additionally, Sébastien initiated the launch of several responsible sourcing and environmental initiatives within the Group and with external brands manufacturers, and currently oversees on-going partnership programs with organisations such as amfori, the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil, The New Plastic Economy, the Forest Stewardship Council , and The Mekong Club. The latest achievement was the validation of the Science-Based Target initiative for AS Watson Group’s latest greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets (scopes 1, 2 and 3).
除了制定集團的可持續發展策略外，彭永仁和他的團隊還負責向集團的股東、長江和記實業和淡馬錫報告集團的環境、社會及管治的績效。此外，彭永仁成功推動集團內及外部製造商採納多項負責任採購及環保措施，以及監督目前與全球貿易協會、可持續棕櫚油圓桌倡議組織、新塑膠經濟、森林管理委員會和湄公俱樂部的合作計劃。他更成功為集團的溫室氣體減排目標（範疇 1、2 和 3）獲得科學基礎目標倡議組織 (SBTi) 認可。

Erik Sturm currently serves as the Head of Digital & Software Sales for Hong Kong and Macau at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. With a robust background in building technology solution development, energy services, digitalization, decarbonization, and sustainability, he has been instrumental in driving innovative smart building solutions.

Over the years, Erik has led efforts to bring AI- and IoT-powered technologies to market across Germany and Europe. His work has helped improve building performance, reduce energy use, and make buildings more sustainable and resilient. Erik’s hands-on experience in integrating digital solutions into the built environment has had a significant impact on reducing carbon footprints.

Erik holds a master’s degree in Management and Technology from the Technical University of Munich. As a guest lecturer at universities worldwide, he has inspired others to work towards a more sustainable future through the deployment of IoT-technology. His unwavering commitment to advancing digitalization and sustainability in the built environment positions him as a pivotal force driving progress in the industry.

Agnes K Y Tai, PhD, CCB.D, SCR®, Responsible AI, ESG Investing, FRM, CAIA, MBA, FHKIoD

Agnes is Director of Great Glory Investment Corporation and Senior Advisor of iPartners Holdings Ltd.
She is a Council member of World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Climate and Nature Governance, Trustee of Chapter Zero Alliance (host of Climate Governance Initiative and Chapter Zero UK), Supervisory Board member of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Steering Committee member of Climate Governance Initiative Hong Kong Chapter, Expert Review Panel member for the MTR Corporation sustainability reports, Council member, Publishing Board of Magazine member and Deputy Chair of the training committee of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors, faculty of Competent Boards, board member of Hope of the City, and advisory council/committee member of GARP (HK), Delhi Management Association and BlueOnion. Her board training in English, Putonghua and Cantonese spans all 5 continents. She is Adjunct Professor of HKU in Sustainability Leadership and Governance and lecturer of CUHK in Sustainable Finance and Sustainability Strategy courses, judge for HKMA FinTech competition, Climate Governance Awards and Benchmark Awards, a frequent speaker and author.

In her 45 years of serving the financial community in China, Hong Kong SAR, the USA and Australia, she has established and managed asset management/investment companies, consultancy practices, and new business units within major financial institutions, including co-Founding Peregrine Asset Management (Hong Kong) in the early 1990’s. She held senior roles at Bank of America, Citicorp, Westpac Banking Corporation, Mingly Corporation, Shanghai AJ Trust and Investment Company, Cupola Capital Limited, Booz & Company, Yaozhi Asset Management International, Arta TechFin Corporation, BlueOnion, Bai Xian Asia Institute, Habitat for Humanity, Centreon Technology, and Great Glory Strategies. She was a board or advisory committee member of various international non-profits organizations.

She holds a Climate & Nature Designation certificate from Competent Boards, a Sustainability and Climate Risk certificate and a Financial Risk Manager certificate from Global Association of Risk Professionals, a Board Oversight of Responsible AI certificate from Boards Impact Forum, an ESG Investing certificate from CFA UK, a CAIA certificate from Chartered Alternative Investment Association, and a Palladium Kaplan-Norton Balanced Scorecard certificate. She was a Responsible Officer in regulated activities 4 and 9 licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.

Agnes has a PhD from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with dissertation titled “Do carbon risks matter for Hong Kong equity prices?”, an MBA from the University of Chicago – Booth School of Business, a BSc (Honors) from Roosevelt University in USA and is a graduate of the Stanford University Senior Executive Leadership Program and the 2011 Stanford Directors’ College. She has authored a book on investing in H-shares, a Harvard Business case, a chapter in CFA Society Hong Kong’s 30th anniversary book “Rise from Crises”, and a positive psychology book ‘Tall Miracles’.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025

What I hope to see in 2025

1. HKSARG publically commit concrete climate action beyond 2030, aligned with China State Council ‘Opinions’ published 11 Aug 2024
2. HKSAR Climate Commissioner be more seen and heard, especially in sharing about our city’s (public and private) commitments, achievements and action plans in sustainability
3. I’d continue to help raise HK/China’s profile and voice in Just Transition and Sustainable Finance & Investing

Alan To is a seasoned sustainability and ESG strategic marketing leader with nearly two decades of experience across the full spectrum of the sustainability ecosystem—from carbon-intensive industries and global sustainability consultancies to ESG data solutions for financial institutions and sustainable finance management. He has driven strategic growth at leading organizations including S&P Global, ERM, Lloyd’s Register, and Bayer.

As Regional ESG Marketing Director at S&P Global, he spearheaded award-winning initiatives across Asia, Pacific, Middle East & Africa, earning the company’s first-ever ESG accolades in the region. At Bayer, he led US$100M sustainability investment projects in China, advancing eco-commercial plant development.

Recognized as a Sustainability A-List Leader 2025 by Eco-Business, Alan is also a passionate social innovator. He co-founded two social enterprises—Yum Cha Together (得閒去飲茶) and Aromafunpy, and has spent over 15 years mentoring youth and promoting social enterprise education in Hong Kong. He serves on the vetting panel of the HKSAR Government’s SIE Fund and is a frequent university speaker on sustainability and social innovation.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Scaling Just Transition initiatives across the APAC region and beyond;
2. Advance sustainable investment and mobilise green and transition finance

Mr Wang Ke was appointed Head of Greater China on 1 November 2023 and CEO of OCBC Hong Kong on 15 December 2023. He joined OCBC as Chief Information Officer and Head of IT in China in 2012 and assumed the expanded role as Head of Operations and Technology afterwards.

Prior to his current role, Mr Wang was the Chief Executive Officer of OCBC Wing Hang China (now known as OCBC China) since December 2019. He has also served as Regional General Manager of the Pearl River Delta region and was appointed as the Deputy President of OCBC Wing Hang China in March 2015. Mr Wang is conversant with foreign companies’ business models in China and has intimate knowledge of the local market and regulations. As an indispensable member of bank’s top management, he participated in the strategy formulating, led the implementation of many strategic projects and achieved fruitful results. He has over 20 years of international banking working experience spanning a wide spectrum of fields in China, United States and Singapore.

Before joining OCBC, Mr Wang held several senior positions in JPMorgan Chase & Co., McKinsey & Company and United Overseas Bank (China) Limited, where he oversaw the operations, technology and Risk Management and accumulated rich and comprehensive experience in the international financial business management and people engagement. Mr Wang holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Peking University.

Mrs. Fiona Watson is Vice President (VP) and a member of the Leadership Team (LT) at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Fiona joined WBCSD in May 2023.

In her role as VP, Fiona leads WBCSD’s work on Corporate Performance & Accountability, working with members and partners to streamline and accelerate the integration of sustainability-related impacts, risks and opportunities into financial decision making to drive capital allocation for transformation at scale. This work includes WBCSD member programs on corporate transparency, transformation and aligning finance and value as well as convening CFO, GC and other executive forums. She also convenes the Senior Advisory Board of WBCSD’s Preparer Forum for Sustainability Disclosures with key standard setters and global reporting experts.

Fiona has more than 25 years of international experience working on transformative finance agendas. As a dual qualified US/UK lawyer, she was Head of Legal for Treasury, Disclosure and ESG at RBS Group (now NatWest) in the aftermath of the financial crisis from 2011 to 2020. At RBS she was appointed as a member of various executive committees including the Executive Disclosure Committee with legal responsibility for the Group’s global market disclosures (including risk factors) and prudential balance sheet funding activity. She was also a protagonist in the Bank’s initial response to prudential regulation of climate risk and associated disclosures. This was followed by legal and sustainability leadership roles at Amazon based in Luxembourg from 2020-2023 where she led on EU Green Deal and global ESG reporting initiatives.

Having started her career in advisory at PWC in New York in 1999, she was an Associate at Davis Polk & Wardell LLP in New York and London from 2007 to 2011. Fiona holds a LLM in International Trade and Business Law (cum laude) from Fordham University and LLB (Hons) in Law with German Law from University College London. Prior to UCL, she spent a year in Indonesia teaching in an Islamic University.

Miss Wong joined the Administrative Service in 1985. Throughout the service with the Government, Miss Wong had taken up a wide range of duties at different Bureaux and Departments, including the former City and New Territories Administration, the former Education and Manpower Branch, the Tsuen Wan District Office, the former Transport Branch, the former Housing Branch, the Wong Tai Sin District Office, the former  Health and Welfare Branch (subsequently reorganised to become the former Health, Welfare and Food Bureau), the former Housing, Planning and Lands Bureau (subsequently reorganised to become the Development Bureau), and the former Food and Health Bureau. She was appointed as a Deputy Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in 2018 and subsequently as the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology in August 2022.

Miss Wong possesses a broad spectrum of experience in various areas of public administration, including food and environmental hygiene, land development, home affairs and social welfare.  During her tenure as the Under Secretary for the Environment, she helped support the formulation of policies on air quality, waste management, climate actions and conservation.

Ronald is Head of Sustainable Banking Development at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. He is responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy to promote sustainable banking activities and facilitate the banking sector’s management of climate related financial risks.

Prior to his current role, Ronald was Head of Sustainable Finance for Asia at a major international bank based in Hong Kong, leading the bank’s sustainable banking activities in the region. During his time as a financier, he was an active contributor to the sustainable finance community, playing leadership roles in industry associations, championing improvements in market standards, and spearheading campaigns for capacity building.

Ronald has over 20 years of experience in international banking, finance and investment based in New York, London, Hong Kong and Singapore, focusing on sustainable finance and transactions in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

He received a BS in Economics majoring in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a BSE in Civil Engineering from the same university. He is a CFA charter holder.