Dr. Sujata S. Govada is an award-winning, qualified urban designer, certified urban planner and registered architect in India with over 35 years of experience having worked on a diverse range of projects in Hong Kong, US, Philippines, India and the region. She is the CEO and Managing Director of UDP International, an award winning global boutique practice based in Hong Kong since 1994, with representative offices in San Francisco, and Hyderabad, India. UDP International has won 16 major planning and design awards including Central Harbourfront Master Plan, Graham Street Urban Regeneration Alternate Proposal, Harbourfront Connectivity Study in Hong Kong, the Clark Green City Master Plan in the Philippines, Naya Dharavi Master Plan and IT Master Plan in India. UDP International is Innovative by Design leveraging award- winning smart and sustainable design and planning with a collaborative place-making approach with a focus on People, Place and Planet. Some of her recent and current projects include Kai Tak Sports Park and Smart Cultural Precinct @ Central in Hong Kong; large waterfront master planning projects in the Philippines and Balanced land use plan for a Marina District in the US; and the ADB Metro Rail TOD Project in Bengaluru and Urban Design and Architectural Guidelines for Amaravati in India.

Dr. Govada is the Founding Director of the Institute for Sustainable Urbanisation (ISU) which she set up in 2014 in Hong Kong. She has undertaken Smart City Research leading to the Hong Kong sections in Springer publications “Smart City Smart Economy” (2016), “E- Democracy” (2017), “Smart Metropolitan Region” (2018), “Smart Environment for Smart Cities” (2019), “Smart Living for Smart Cities (2020) and Smart Mega Cities” (2021) edited by Prof. T.M.V Kumar. ISU has also undertaken local initiatives such as the Smart Cultural Precinct (SCP) engaging the local community with a vision to develop a walkable Cultural Precinct in Central, Hong Kong. Over the last two years Dr. Govada has been involved with Ar. Sergeijs and his team in the Rebuilding Cities Workshop and was instrumental in making it an international workshop getting universities in Hong Kong, India and the US to participate as well. She has gained a reputation as a thought leader in shaping smart, sustainable, resilient, liveable and walkable communities and cities around the world.

In 2025, Dr. Govada was teaching as Part-time Lecturer in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Urban Design & Regional Planning Program of City University of Hong Kong. Prior to this, as an Adjunct Associate Professor, at the School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Dr. Govada taught courses and studios as part of the master’s program in Urban Design that she also helped to start. She also was Assistant Professor at Urban Planning at the Department of Urban Planning and Design, the Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong, teaching part time in the master’s programs in Urban Design and Planning. She was also a Global Trustee of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and was an Exco Member as well as the 2015 President of the Hong Kong Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Hong Kong). She was also the Founding Vice President of the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design (HKIUD), which she was primarily responsible in setting up. Dr. Govada was also a former representative of the Harbourfront Commission in Hong Kong instrumental in the enhancing the Hong Kong harboufront. Dr. Govada was also an advisor for World Bank on their Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Study focused on design, planning, development, implementation and scaling up of TOD based developments around the world.

For over thirty years, Dr. Christine Bruckner has demonstrated that the spaces we build shape the lives we live, a conviction she brings to every stage she stands on. An architect, PhD (University of Tokyo), and graduate of Yale and Rice, she is one of the most credentialed voices in sustainable and wellness design working today. As leader of M Moser’s global integrative sustainable and wellness design initiatives, she has embedded WELL engineered design and urban integration strategies into projects spanning individual workplaces to citywide developments, shaping the built environment at every scale. What distinguishes her as a speaker isn’t the résumé; it’s what audiences walk away with.

Christine translates decades of global, practical experience into insight people can put to immediate use: how to design healthier buildings and cities, weave biophilic and WELL engineered principles into the spaces we occupy every day, and bring more intentional, people centered design thinking to the built environment. Audiences leave with real direction and the clarity to act on it. Whether addressing architects, executives, or entire communities, Christine delivers the opportunity to design and think beyond the expected, equipping audiences to understand the true value behind every priority and to fully realize these ideas in partnership.

​Dr. Bruckner’s sustainability goals transverse places, people, projects and time periods. They are interwoven with every decision I make for myself, family, colleagues, clients and for people I may never meet and many who have not yet been born. For Christine, the stewardship of our shared world for present and future generations is a daily guide.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Deliver measurable positive impact, starting now. Every environment she designs or builds in 2026 and beyond is held to a single standard: leave it better than she found it — for the people who use it and the planet that supports it.
2. Design in partnership with nature. Through her Design Essentials™ framework, she weaves biophilia and the natural world’s own laws into every project — creating architecture that works with nature rather than against it.
3. Put human health first, without exception. From the boldest concept to the smallest specification, human health and wellbeing sit at the center of every design decision she makes.

Mr Rex Wong Siu-han, JP is the CEO of Kum Shing Group, which actively participates in decarbonization-related projects. He is currently a member of Hong Kong Housing Authority, Construction Industry Council (“CIC”), Occupational Safety and Health Council, Steering Committee of New Energy Transport Fund and the Council of the City University of Hong Kong. He also serves as a Board member of CIC-Zero Carbon Park, member of CIC’s Committee on Environment and Sustainability, Chairperson of CIC’s Committee on Construction Safety, as well as the First Vice-President of Hong Kong Construction Association. Mr. Wong is a qualified BEAM Pro, LEED AP and a registered architect in the USA.

王紹恆先生, JP是金城營造集團行政總裁。該集團積極參與重大減碳相關項目。王先生現為香港房屋委員會、香港建造業議會、職業安全健康局、新能源運輸基金督導委員會和城市大學校董會的成員。他亦是零碳天地董事會成員、建造業議會環境及可持續發展專責委員會成員、建造業議會建造安全專責委員會主席，以及香港建造商會第一副會長。王先生是獲認可的綠建專才、LEED AP，亦是美國註冊建築師

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.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• 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

Gigi Jung is the CSO at MYCEL Inc., a South Korea-based biomaterials company pioneering next-generation mycelium materials through biofabrication. She leads the company’s global strategy, partnerships, and commercialization, working closely with international brands across luxury, fashion, mobility, and interior design.

With extensive experience in sustainable materials and business development, Gigi is passionate about redefining biomaterials beyond conventional “leather alternatives” and exploring how biology can create an entirely new category of premium materials. She actively collaborates with global brands, designers, and manufacturers to accelerate the adoption of regenerative, circular materials for the future.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Accelerate the adoption of biofabricated materials by connecting innovators, brands, and manufacturers across Asia.
• Encourage companies to move beyond treating sustainable materials as alternatives, and instead recognize them as premium materials with their own identity and value.
• Strengthen collaboration between industry, designers, and researchers to build a circular materials ecosystem that can scale globally from Hong Kong.

Youyang Song is the Founder of PEELSPHERE and a materials designer pioneering sustainable biomaterials. She was recognized by Forbes as one of six global female representatives in sustainable fashion and is the first Chinese recipient of the German Sustainability Award.

She has led the development of several landmark projects, including BMW’s first fully bio-based door panel trim, the Mercedes-Benz EQE bio-based interior material project, and material innovations for Balenciaga Haute Couture.

Her work has received numerous international honors, including the Kering Generation Award (Global Gold Winner), the Fortune Best Design Award, the University of Oxford Best Innovation Award, the German Design Award, the Top 21 Genius Designers Award, the German New Materials & New Technologies Award, and the German Green Design Award.

Her research and innovation have been supported by the European Union, the German Federal Government, the Fraunhofer Institute, the University of Oxford, and leading German universities.

As an internationally recognized speaker, Song has been invited to lecture and teach at institutions including Institut Français de la Mode (IFM Paris), Berlin University of the Arts (UdK Berlin), University of Arts Linz, Istituto Europeo di Design (IED), Tsinghua University, Westlake University, China Academy of Art, the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tongji University, ShanghaiTech University, Ars Electronica BioLab, and Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design (HfG Karlsruhe).

She also serves as a member of the Advisory Committee of the Kering Generation Award, contributing to the advancement of sustainable innovation in the global fashion industry.

Audrey Yip is the Deputy Head of Business Development at The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA), where she focuses initiatives in textile recycling, sustainability, and industrial innovation. With over 10 years of experience in textiles and apparel sales and merchandising, she worked extensively with international retailers and manufacturers.  She is currently dedicated in driving the development of scalable recycling technologies and strengthening international collaboration to accelerate the textile industry’s transition toward a circular economy.

Patrick Yeung is the East Asia Program Manager at Plastic Solutions Fund, connecting the power of philanthropy to the grassroots and uniting organizations from small, local groups to international legal experts to end plastic pollution in the region. He is also supporting the Asia Environmental Innovation Forum as an expert advisor on sustainable development topics.

He obtained his PhD in marine biology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2017, with professional field in ecological conservation. He joined the marine conservation team of WWF Hong Kong in 2014, to study on marine litter problems as well as coastal biodiversity through citizen science activities. He also led on identifying marine ecological hotspots as the basis for conservation and research works by facilitating expert groups. In 2019, he started working in Mainland China on marine and wetland habitat conservation, sustainable fisheries and ocean plastic.

Besides, he actively built partnerships with NGOs, government authorities, research institutes, industry associations, and managed funding programs, to provide more innovative and in-depth sustainability solutions. He also supported international cooperation and policy advocacy on nature conservation and sustainable blue economy development.

In his last job at AVPN, he leveraged the social investor network to support climate actions and promote sustainable development.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• SDG 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17

Dr. Emma H. E. Fromberg is a Research Fellow at King’s College London’s Centre for Sustainable Business, where she leads academic–industry partnerships focused on circular economy innovation and sustainable value chains.

Trained as an Industrial Design Engineer and Strategic Product Designer, her work explores how business-led activities can contribute to system-level change towards more regenerative and inclusive economic models.

Her doctoral research investigated how insights from ecology can inform a rethinking of economic systems. This work led to the development of Nature’s Playbook, a research-based circular economy innovation tool that supports organisations in applying ecological design thinking in practice. The project has been awarded innovation funding through the SPARK scheme at King’s College London and is currently being developed for international application, including a Mandarin translation.

Alongside this, she develops and delivers applied research projects with industry partners, including work on circular economy systems and the collection of low-value products with BIC, as well as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Circularise on Digital Product Passports for EV batteries, focusing on value creation beyond compliance and recycling.

Previously, she was Course Director in Sustainable Business at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), where she led the Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business. She continues to contribute to CISL as an academic supervisor on the Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business.

Earlier in her career, she led open education programmes at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and contributed to the design and development of a circular economy MOOC for the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Centre for Sustainability.

Yuxi LEI is the Founder&CEO of NANOxARCH® (Materials × Design), a pioneering Sustainable Material Design(SMD) focused consulting venture based in Shenzhen, China.

Trained in Materials Chemistry and cross-disciplinary design, her work investigates how material innovation and circular design can catalyze systemic transition towards regenerative industrial value chains across built environment, manufacturing and consumer sectors, with a vision set in 2011 to turn materials into a medium to mitigate climate change and reshape the relationship between people and the planet to be healthier and more intimate.

Founded in 2018, NANOxARCH® pioneered and defined Sustainable Material Design(SMD). It is a systematic, full-lifecycle methodology centered on two core pillars: sustainable material development innovation and material application innovation. The complete industrial system spans waste recycling, material research, performance tuning, product and spatial deployment, supply chain rollout, IP cultivation and material storytelling.
With this structured system, Yuxi and her team help enterprises cut carbon emissions, lower costs, upgrade products and elevate brand value.She also built the decade-long China Sustainable Materials System(CSMS) and created an exclusive MCF+B framework, compressing waste-to-material circular development cycles down to 2–6 weeks.

Alongside material innovation development, she leads her team to deliver strategic sustainability and ESG advisory for manufacturing enterprises preparing for capital
markets from the niche perspective of materials, supporting organizations to embed circularity beyond compliance and build long-term regenerative business models. During the past 8 years, her research-led practice bridges lab-scale material technology, industrial scaling and market adoption, and provide tailored solutions for global partners such as Airbus, BMW and Covestro, and deliver official SMD courses at leading universities across China.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• SDG3
• SDG9
• SDG11
• SDG12
• SDG13

Ms. Qidan Wang is the Senior Manager (Research) at the HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute, leading industry-focused research on pressing sustainability challenges. At the Institute, she is in charge of two flagship programs, including the NGO Empowerment Program, which examines how NGOs address environmental priorities such as decarbonization, biodiversity conservation, and waste reduction, as well as governance dimensions including transparency, accountability, and social responsiveness. Drawing on her consulting background and extensive cross-sector experience with corporates, regulators, financial institutions, and NGOs, she translates academic insights into actionable strategies and transforms sustainability concepts into measurable, real-world impact.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Hong Kong’s scale and connectivity make it a prime environment for testing fresh ideas and new solutions in sustainability. Hope to see more locally-grown success stories that can travel across the region.

2. Waste reduction becomes a daily reality in Hong Kong, not just a conference conversation, and that local success here can pave the way for broader change.

Zhang Miao is the founder and director of Shanghai Ecocycle Circular Economy Center, which is a think tank focusing on the research, communication and solutions exploration in the circular economy field. She is also the founder of R Cubic, a consulting company providing zero-waste solutions for hotels, office buildings and etc.

In the field of circular economy, Ecocycle has published 9 reports on specific sub-topics such as waste sorting, plastic pollution, textile recycling, and the recycling of retired “new Trio” products (lithium batteries, photovoltaic modules and wind power equipment ). These reports provide a detailed investigation and systematic review of the effectiveness of relevant solutions, the current state of recycling system development, and the evolution of domestic and international policies.

In recent years, Zhang Miao focus on the recycling of textile and lithium batteries, did research on the development of relative industries and followed up policies in China.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• SDG11
• SDG12

Mr. Andy Chan is currently serving as Technical Director at Binnies Hong Kong Limited. He also holds the position of Chairman of the Hong Kong Waste Management Association (HKWMA), where he actively contributes to shaping policies and practices in waste management in Hong Kong.

As a chartered civil engineer with nearly 20 years of diverse consulting experience in the United States and Hong Kong, Andy has specialized in civil, water, and environmental engineering. Throughout his career, he has successfully advised clients on critical issues such as flood management, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and effective waste management strategies.

At Binnies Hong Kong, Andy manages various environmental engineering and waste infrastructure projects, focusing on innovative solutions that promote resource recovery and beneficial reuse. His played pivotal roles in initiatives like the establishment of the Pilot Biochar Production Plant in EcoPark, the first of its kind in Hong Kong. Additionally, he is currently collaborating with the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) on the development of the Integrated Waste Management Facility Phase 2 (I.PARK2).

Andy’s passion for the environment and sustainability drives him to seek realistic advancements for a more sustainable future in Hong Kong through the principles of circular economy. His commitment to fostering collaboration among public and private sectors exemplifies his dedication to creating impactful changes in the community.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Foster a unique green culture consisting of a balance between life and sustainability within the hectic and congested living environment of Hong Kong
• Continue to forge collaborations between the public and private sectors in establishing a local circular economy.

Dr Vanessa Au is the Deputy Director of Environmental Protection of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. She is responsible for implementing the statutory environmental impact assessments, integrating environmental considerations into infrastructure development and planning, overseeing environmental compliance and enforcement, and managing water quality and sewerage infrastructure. Vanessa had worked in various divisions and had been responsible for different environmental portfolios, including waste reduction, community recycling, air pollution control, and air quality monitoring. Before taking up her current appointment, Vanessa served as the Assistant Director (Air Quality Management) and Assistant Director (Waste Reduction and Recycling).

My Sustainability Goal for 2026:
To forge public-private synergies by establishing regulatory frameworks and cross-sector partnerships that transform waste management into an economically resilient resource recovery industry, driving Hong Kong towards a truly circular economy and carbon neutrality by 2050.

Alex is the Director of Tendering at JEC, bringing over 33 years of experience in the engineering industry. A corporate member of HKIE, he has more than 25 years of post-qualification experience. He has played a leading role in the development of major Design-Build-Operate projects, including Hong Kong’s first desalination plant in Tseung Kwan O and O·PARK2, a waste-to-energy facility. He also serves on the board of directors for these landmark projects, providing strategic oversight and governance.
With strong expertise in strategic business partnering, he works closely with joint venture partners to drive project success and long-term value creation. In addition, he is actively involved in new business development, championing the adoption of innovative technologies to advance sustainability and support future growth.

Professor WONG Kam Sing, GBS, JP

Professor Wong is currently chairman of Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation (WZQ), and serves as honorary/adjunct professor in various universities including The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He is Distinguished Department of Architecture Fellow and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, HKU, Adjunct Professor in the School of Architecture, CUHK, and Honorary Professor in Hong Kong Chu Hai College.

WZQ was formally established in 2007, recently with charity projects in both Mainland Chinese and Hong Kong focusing on “rural revitalization x youth development x low-carbon transformation”. In Hong Kong, WZQ is leading two recent community projects, namely Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave, and Jockey Club Sha Tau Kok Eco Eight Recycling and Ecotourism Education Project.

Professor Wong published the book Hong Kong’s Stories in the Journey towards Carbon Neutrality in 2024, and has been acting as a columnist contributing monthly articles on stories about Hong Kong community’s climate and environmental actions via the online media outlet HK01 since July 2024.

He was the former Secretary for the Environment in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in 2012-2022. During his 10-year tenure as the “Environment Minister”, he launched a series of policy blueprints on climate actions, energy saving, clean air, popularisation of electric vehicles, waste management, and biodiversity conservation, leading Hong Kong towards carbon neutrality before 2050.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026: 

1. Strengthening climate governance
2. Enhancing biodiversity and countryside conservation

Kitty is an Associate Director of SMEC, an SJ Company. She is also a Chartered Environmental Engineer, committee member of HKIE Environmental Division, a Chartered Water and Environmental Manager, Engineering EIA Professional and a Certified ESG Analyst with 16 years of work experience. She has been based in Hong Kong and has worked on projects in Hong Kong, China, Australia, India, Malaysia and the US. She is specialised in delivering projects related to waste, hydraulic, water, drainage, sewerage, environmental and sustainability. She has been involved in several iconic projects such as I∙Park 1, O∙Park 2, Pillar Point Sewage treatment Works, Tai Po Water Treatment Works Phase 2. Kitty has worked through the project lifecycle including feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design and construction. She also demonstrated strength as project manager and project coordinator for multi-disciplinary projects. Kitty has served as committee member of Hong Kong Waste Management Association for years, and she is currently the Vice Chairlady.

Ir Kenny Wong is the Director, Business Development & Projects – Hong Kong of ALBA Group Asia. Ir Wong is responsible for identifying, developing and implementing projects for waste management and recycling to foster circular economy and carbon neutrality. He is also acting as the Director and Project Manager of the WEEE·PARK that is currently recycling over 23,000 tons of waste electrical & electronic equipment per year. Ir Wong has over 30 years of experience in environmental management and technologies R&D, with expertise in waste, energy and carbon management, corporate sustainability; and has been leading design and implementation of cleaner production systems for various industries, R&D & commercialization of technologies. Ir Wong also has extensive experience in leading public policy research and studies; including development and implementation, as well as conducting stakeholders’ engagement on government policies and initiatives. Ir Wong is enthusiastic in contributing to the community through providing volunteer services to serve in government’s boards/ committees as well as senior positions in renowned local and international environmental / engineering institutions.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Accelerate transition to Circular Economy
• Achieve carbon neutrality before 2050

Assistant Director of Environmental Protection for the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. He is responsible for the policy formulation and implementation of Hong Kong’s waste management, resources recovery and circular economy, including driving legislative proposals for producer responsibility schemes, regulating disposable plastic tableware and other plastic products, and promoting the regional co-operation under “Zero Waste Bay Area”.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

To cultivate regional synergy across the GBA by accelerating the deployment of circular innovations and recovery infrastructure. We aim to achieve “zero landfill” by 2035 without the need for a third incinerator and carbon neutrality by 2050.

Bay Meng Yi is the Director for Sustainability of the Singapore Environment Council (SEC), a non-government organization that catalyses action towards environmental sustainability via certification and policy advocacy.

Meng Yi oversees SEC’s green certification programmes and sustainability initiatives, supporting companies and communities in integrating sustainable practices into their operations and daily lives. He also leads policy research and international collaborations, advancing SEC’s work on sustainable consumption, circular economy and green trade.

Prior to joining SEC, Meng Yi spent over a decade in the public sector, where he was involved in the development and implementation of recycling and circular economy policies. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore, and Master’s degrees from Columbia University and Tsinghua University.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Sustainability is not merely about protecting the environment; it is about building resilient systems that allow people, communities and economies to prosper for generations to come.
• My goal is to build resilient, people-centric recycling systems; they are built not just on technology, but on people. I would like to help communities co-design solutions that make recycling accessible and efficient for everyday life.
• Recycling does not begin at the bin; it begins with design. I hope to create systems to incentivize products and packaging to be designed for recovery, reuse and recycling.
• I hope to support SMEs in integrating practical sustainability approaches into their operations, from resource efficiency to better waste management, so that sustainability becomes both achievable and value-adding for smaller businesses.

Ir Dr. Michael Ching, Head of Climate Technology and Innovation at the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), is a leading expert in energy efficiency, sustainable development, and climate technology. With over 20 years of experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling, building ventilation analysis, retro-commissioning, and carbon/energy/waste auditing, he has pioneered innovative solutions that bridge academic research and commercial application. Michael leads a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-impact consultancy services, driving advancements in green technology and decarbonization strategies for industries and governments. His work spans policy research, stakeholder engagement, and the development of scalable strategies to reduce environmental footprints.

A respected academic and industry leader, Michael holds an Honorary Adjunct Assistant Professorship at The University of Hong Kong and serves on the Chemical Discipline Advisory Panel of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). His professional credentials include registration as a Professional Engineer, and member of the Chemical, Mechanical, and Environmental disciplines in HKIE, alongside certifications as a Registered Energy Auditor, BEAM Professional, RCx Professional, and Certified Carbon Auditor. As a seasoned project manager, he has overseen the delivery of over 3,000 numbers of energy audit, managing large-scale initiatives that have significantly advanced energy savings and carbon reduction across sectors.

Iris Lee is the General Manager, Hong Kong and Macau at The Coca-Cola Company, where she leads end-to-end franchise performance across commercial strategy, frontline marketing, and system execution. She partners closely with bottlers and key stakeholders to accelerate sustainable growth, strengthen brand leadership, and deliver world-class marketplace execution across Hong Kong and Macau. As the senior system integrator for the market and General Manager of the Hong Kong oFice, Iris connects global strategy with local insight to unlock shared value for customers, consumers, and partners.

Iris is an accomplished business executive with nearly two decades of experience driving commercial success for global FMCG leaders, including The Coca-Cola Company, Mars Wrigley, Johnson & Johnson, and L’Oréal. With deep operational roots in both Mainland China and Hong Kong, Iris brings a nuanced understanding of the regional complexities required to manage diverse business environments. She has successfully overseen portfolios reaching $250M USD, with core strengths in P&L optimization, disciplined commercial strategy, and category revitalization through market expansion and executional excellence.

Central to Iris’s leadership philosophy is the integration of strategic customer collaboration with a people-first organizational culture. She excels at building high-value partnerships that balance corporate ambition with market realities to deliver sustainable growth. An advocate of authentic leadership, Iris focuses on developing high-performance teams grounded in trust, accountability, and empowerment. By fostering a culture where people feel ownership and pride in their work, she enables both business results and talent to thrive in highly competitive markets.

Wendy serves as the Chairlady of the Activities & Events Committee for the Institute of Purchasing & Supply of Hong Kong, where she actively promotes professionalism and best practices in the purchasing and supply chain sectors. At CLP Power Hong Kong Limited, she played a key role in developing a sustainable procurement policy and establishing a program focused on risk assessment, capability building, and supplier due diligence. Prior to that, Wendy led procurement operations at ExxonMobil
Hong Kong Limited, where she developed cross-regional sourcing strategies and low-cost country sourcing initiatives for the Asia-Pacific fuels and lubricants sectors.

She is dedicated to enhancing supply chain professionalism and sustainability through competency development, research, and academic engagement.

Eric Chau is an accomplished Information Technology professional with over 15 years of experience in digital transformation, consultancy, and business development. He holds a Sustainable Investing Certificate from the CFA Institute and a Global ESG Investing Certificate from HKMA Global. Currently serving as an Enterprise Partner Success Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Eric excels in bridging business and IT strategies, leveraging his expertise in cloud services, data analytics, and AI/ML. Eric has successfully supported Digital Platform projects for smart building digitalization, utilizing AWS’s renowned AI and cloud technology services. His strong analytical skills and ability to translate enterprise requirements into service-oriented business models have positioned him as a trusted advisor among vendors, partners and clients. His dedication to guiding clients in adopting new technologies sets him apart as a thought leader in the industry.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Enhance Energy Efficiency in Local Communities: Eric aims to implement innovative energy efficiency programs that reduce energy consumption in local businesses and community facilities. This will involve collaboration with local stakeholders to identify the best practices and technologies that promote sustainable energy use.
2. Promote Decarbonization Initiatives: Eric seeks to drive a community-wide decarbonization initiative that targets carbon emissions reduction within the local area. This goal will focus on encouraging the adoption of renewable energy sources, and supporting low-carbon technology advancements.

Fion is the Head of Procurement & Logistics at Siemens Mobility Limited in Hong Kong, where she leads strategic sourcing, supply chain optimization, and cross-regional sustainability procurement initiatives. She began her career in 2006 at Siemens, gaining foundational experience in procurement operations and global supply chain management. Fion holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management, which underpins her strategic approach to procurement and stakeholder engagement.

With nearly two decades of experience, Fion has played a pivotal role in driving sustainable procurement practices and enhancing supplier collaboration across Greater China. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to transparency, efficiency, and innovation.

Fion actively contributes to global procurement dialogues and feedback forums, advocating for responsible sourcing and digital integration in Supply Chain. She has also served as panel guest at various local sustainability forums, sharing insights on green procurement and circular supply chains. Her work supports the transition to a circular economy, emphasizing resource efficiency, waste reduction, and long-term supplier resilience. Based in Hong Kong, Fion continues to champion procurement strategies that align with sustainable business environments and circular principles.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction >70%
• Scope 1 & 2 emission reduction >90% (Large Cap listed companies)
• Scope 3 emission reduction at Suppliers > 30%

Technologist Khairul (Khai) Nizam is the Global Scheme Owner for Sustainability and Traceability at BSI, where he leads the design and global rollout of carbon and sustainability certification schemes, including the Global Product Carbon Footprint scheme (aligned to ISO 14067) and the Carbon Neutrality Kitemark (ISO 14068-1). His work sits at the intersection of product-level carbon accounting and the supply chains that generate those emissions, giving him direct insight into how Scope 3 data moves between suppliers, manufacturers, and buyers.

Khai brings more than 10 years of experience across sustainability engineering, research, and scheme management, working with organisations across APAC, EMEA, and beyond to translate carbon reduction commitments into verifiable, auditable standards. Through his role at BSI, he regularly engages various teams to embed credible carbon criteria into product claims, helping organisations move from voluntary carbon ambition to certifiable, defensible performance.

His career began in engineering and construction, before moving into research with the Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) and later the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), where he helped shape sustainability practices within Malaysia’s construction and built environment sector, an experience that grounds his understanding of multi-tier supply networks and the practical trade-offs between cost, quality, and decarbonisation.

Beyond his professional role, Khai is an active contributor to the sustainability conversation, having published articles on carbon reduction, waste management, and circular economy practices, and advocating for green public procurement and resilient, low-carbon supply chains.

In short, Khai is a global sustainability leader, driving the standards and schemes that hold organisations accountable for the carbon in their supply chains, and helping businesses worldwide turn sourcing decisions into verifiable climate action.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

My Sustainability Aspirations for Hong Kong:

1. I would love to see Hong Kong’s supply chains move from voluntary carbon disclosure to verified, product-level carbon data, so businesses and consumers alike can trust the numbers behind every “low-carbon” claim.

2. My hope is that more Hong Kong organisations embed carbon criteria into supplier scorecards and contracts.

3. I would like to see Hong Kong become a leading voice in Asia for trusted, internationally recognised sustainability standards, helping suppliers across the region access the same playing field as global manufacturers.

Ir Trevor Tang has been with Towngas for over 20 years. As a Chartered Engineer, he has extensive experience in gas network operations, business analysis, strategic planning, business innovation and supply chain management. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to the Group’s ongoing transformation. Since 1 July 2025, he has served as General Manager – Corporate Supplies & Administration of Towngas.

Ir Tang oversees material procurement, inventory management, transport fleet operations and insurance functions. He ensures an efficient and effective supply chain by maintaining optimal inventory levels and managing logistics to support daily operations. He is also responsible for insurance strategy and risk mitigation, while promoting procurement and supply chain best practices to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Ir Tang also serves as Chief Deputy District Head (Central & Western and Wan Chai) under Towngas’ Community Relations Focus Team, and is a member of the District Fire Safety Committee (Wan Chai District) of the Hong Kong SAR Government.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:
1. Promote environmental awareness to suppliers
2. Transform to a greener transport fleet

Walter has over 20 years of experience in supply chain management and international trade in international and local companies/institutions. He is currently responsible for the strategic development and overall operations of Sedex in Asia, working with multi-stakeholders from upstream and downstream companies in the supply chain, industry associations, governments and UN agencies to raise awareness, capacity and performance of companies in the supply chain dimension. He also serves as a guest lecturer on supply chain sustainability and ESG in relevant universities and academic institutions to promote education and dissemination of responsible business.

John Poon joined amfori in May 2024 as the Advocacy & Engagement Advisor for Asia Pacific. His role is to implement amfori’s advocacy and stakeholder engagement plans and actions in sustainable trade, responsible supply chains and ESG related priority issues in the APAC region that is aligned with amfori’s global strategy of supporting businesses to pursue responsible supply chains across APAC.

With over 7 years of experience in public policy and public affairs, John has worked extensively in roles that involve public policy analysis, advocacy and stakeholders engagement. Prior to amfori, he was the Public Affairs Manager at Tencent and Assistant Manager, Business Policy of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. John holds a Master of Public Policy from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Communication – Journalism from Hong Kong Baptist University.

Jimmy Po is the Divisional Vice President of Quality Management and Sustainability at OBI Group Sourcing Hong Kong Limited, which serves as the group’s sourcing hub in Asia. He brings over 30 years of executive leadership in global sourcing, quality management, and supply chain sustainability, while also managing internal corporate governance and compliance across the region. Prior to his current role, he held key leadership positions across major European retail sourcing organizations in Asia, building extensive expertise in end-to-end quality systems, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and manufacturer collaboration across the Asia-Pacific region.

Throughout his career, he has focused on elevating product quality standards while driving transparent, resilient supply chain operations. In his present capacity, Jimmy actively leads the strategic integration of environmental, social, and governance standards into daily sourcing workflows alongside maintaining internal governance frameworks. He specializes in helping organizations navigate complex international due diligence frameworks, such as evolving European Union regulations and directives, turning regulatory obligations into commercial advantages for supplier networks across Asia.

Jimmy holds an Executive MBA and a BEng in Manufacturing Engineering, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Engineering Management at City University of Hong Kong. A passionate advocate for continuous learning, he frequently delivers university guest lectures and speaks at commercial chambers in Hong Kong, sharing actionable insights that bridge regulatory requirements, commercial readiness, and operational excellence.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Enhance Regulatory Agility for Regional SMEs:

Equip Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area suppliers with actionable frameworks to navigate and overcome pressing EU compliance challenges, including Ecodesign (ESPR) and supply chain due diligence rules, swiftly and efficiently.

2. Drive Competitive & Resilient Supply Chain Growth:

Enable local manufacturers to convert regulatory compliance into a strategic market differentiator, securing Hong Kong and GBA as preferred, resilient sourcing partners for European and global supply chains.

Nelson Chow stands at the forefront of business transformation in Asia as both the President of the Institute for Supply Management – Hong Kong Branch (ISM-HK) and the leading Partner at Argon & Co. With over twenty years of experience, his expertise spans operational excellence, margin enhancement, supply chain risk management, sustainability and digital transformation across both multinational and local organizations. He has served 50+ clients worldwide and managed 100+ strategic projects across sectors including Automotive, FMCG, Food & Beverages, Luxury & Fashion, Private Equity, Retail & E-commerce, Power & Utilities, Life Sciences, Transport & Logistic, Trading and Industrial.

Nelson is passionate about nurturing the next generation of business and digital talents, highlighted by his roles as a Professor of Practice at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and an Advisor at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. Nelson is currently a Doctoral Candidate at the Business School Lausanne. He has enriched his academic credentials with Executive programs from prestigious institutions including The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Stanford, and Cambridge.

A sought-after speaker, Nelson recently spoke and moderated the 8th SSCL China Convention and Exhibition, Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference 2024 (ALMAC), ESG Xchange 2024, Suzhou American Chamber Manufacturing Conference, 2nd Annual ASEAN Procurement Innovation Summit, Digital Procurement Transformation 2024, Luxury Symposium 2024 and more. He, representing ISM-HK, will be co-organizing the Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics Theatre with ReThink HK 2025.

As Colgate-Palmolive’s Packaging Sustainability Innovation Manager for APAC, Tze leads the development, deployment, and advocacy of Packaging & Plastics Sustainability programs to advance Colgate’s key packaging sustainability goals within APAC. She is also responsible for building external engagement networks for packaging sustainability with NGOs, Government Agencies, Recycling Value Chain and Infrastructure, Packaging Suppliers, and other organizations.

Prior to joining Colgate- Palmolive, Tze was a Circular Packaging Manager at Danone. She was responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring projects and partnerships contributing to Danone brands’ sustainability and circularity targets. In addition, Tze was a consultant at the World Bank, where she provided advisory on projects related to the circular economy, private sector competitiveness, and plastic value chain analysis.

Tze is an advocate for a zero-waste lifestyle and volunteers as a speaker for Zero Waste Malaysia. Tze graduated with a Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School and BSc in Economics from London School of Economics.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Build systems that better embed sustainability into our core business and innovation processes
2. Contribute to shaping a competitive and resilient 2030 plastic and packaging sustainability roadmap
3. Advocate for collaboration both internally and externally to drive change at systems level

Benjamin ZB Yue joined CEM in 1999. He has been involved in different areas of power system operation and management for more than 30 years. He currently serves as Principal Advisor to the Executive Committee.

Mr. Benjamin Yue holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Power System and Automation from Shandong University. He also earned a Master degree of Business Administration from University of Saint Joseph, as well as a Doctorate of Business Administration from the University of Macau. In addition, he is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers USA, and has been actively participated in the management of the Macau Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for many years.

Pascal is the Group CEO and CFO of Concept 4 Group and an active member of global sustainability and entrepreneurship networks, including the UN Global Compact’s Coalition for Sustainable Procurement, the B Beauty Coalition Supervisory Board, and French Founders, where he contributes to advancing responsible business practices and innovation across industries.

With over twenty-five years of international experience in the cosmetics and fashion sectors, he has led the growth of Concept 4 into a globally recognized partner for beauty and fashion brands, offering end-to-end expertise from design and product development to sourcing and manufacturing. He has driven the company’s transformation into a tech-enabled and sustainability-focused organization, building a strong international presence across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Pascal is passionate about leveraging blockchain technology and sustainability principles to create transparent, ethical, and innovative solutions across the value chain.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Accelerate the transition of the cosmetics and fashion industries toward decentralized, transparent, and sustainable ecosystems enabled by digital technologies.
• Promote ethical sourcing and innovation by integrating sustainability principles and blockchain solutions across the entire value chain.

Ms. Wong Shui Ki, Suki is the Senior Director of Anta Sports Products Limited (2020.HK) and is in charge of the investor relations and ESG function of the Company. Ms. Wong has over 15 years of experience in the industry. Ms. Wong has been working in ANTA Sports since it got listed in 2007. Prior to joining the Company, she had worked in investor relations agency for several years and specialized in serving H-shares listed companies. Ms. Wong holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.