Chris has 25 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 500 attendees, with all delegate fees 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 evolved into one of the region’s leading events for climate action and the business of sustainability, with over 9,500 attendees in 2025. 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, and beyond – the event returns for its seventh edition this September at the HKCEC, will host over 10,000 attendees and aims to be at least carbon neutral.

Proceeds from delegate fees are now redirected to the Rethink Foundation, a not-for-profit focused on helping registered NGOs collaborate, 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 current member of the British Chamber of Commerce’s ESG Committee, and sat on the Executive Committee and the Sustainability sub-committee of the Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association between 2022 and 2026.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• 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

Kevin O’Brien is the Chief Executive of Gammon Construction. He has over 35 years’ extensive management experience in the infrastructure 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 and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Real Estate & Construction at The University of Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Personal: Taking the best examples and decisions and applying them to my own behaviours and habits.
• Business: Racing towards our 2030 targets on our SBTI journey.
• Society: Leading BEC to help Hong Kong accelerate towards net zero.

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.

Mike is a sustainable business transformation agent, committed to helping business big and small, new and established to prepare for and succeed in the complex transformation to a Society, and Economy that serves it, that is healthier, more sustainable and more just.

He’s the co-founder of Planeatry Alliance that’s helping companies transform the food system by linking their work on human health and sustainability.

Mike was until 2019 Director of Sustainable Business at Marks & Spencer, spearheading its ground-breaking Plan A (because there is no Plan B for the one planet we have) sustainability program. He co-chaired the Consumer Goods Forum’s sustainability work bringing the world’s largest retailers and fast moving consumer goods brands together to work on issues such as deforestation, plastics and forced labour. He is a Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and a Trustee at Blueprint for Better Business. And Chair of local charity Greener Henley.

Isadora Wang is Head of China at Transition Asia, where she leads research on the decarbonisation of China’s industrial sectors. Her work focuses on analysing the transition of heavy industries and engaging with policymakers and industry stakeholders to advance evidence-based policy development. She has a longstanding focus on steel value chain decarbonisation.

Isadora has more than ten years of experience across China’s industrial and energy sectors. Before joining Transition Asia in 2025, she served as Senior Advisor, China Industry at Agora Industry, where she led research on industrial decarbonisation in sectors including steel, renewable hydrogen, and chemicals, as well as the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Her work provided evidence-based policy recommendations to support China’s industrial transition. Prior to this, she worked at the Beijing office of the Australian Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, where she analysed China’s policies on resources, energy, and climate change, and managed bilateral cooperation projects on energy and resources between China and Australia.

Isadora is an IEA Task 52 Hydrogen for Iron and Steelmaking Task Expert. Her publications include the chapter “Technologies and Energy Transitions in China” in The Palgrave Handbook of Cybersecurity, Technologies and Energy Transitions (2025), as well as reports including Analysis of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Its Implications for the Low-Carbon Transition of China’s Steel Industry, The Prospects of Renewable Hydrogen in China and Its Role in Industrial Decarbonisation, and Green Hydrogen Promoting Low-Carbon Transition in China’s Chemical Industry. Through her research, she supports China’s industrial sector in navigating international policy developments and advancing the deployment of low-carbon technologies, including renewable electricity and green hydrogen.

Arnaud Dupoizat is the Division Director for East Asia at the International Finance Corporation, based in Hong Kong.
Prior to his current position, Arnaud was the IFC Regional Industry Manager for Financial Institutions in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and between 2018 and 2023, the IFC Country Manager for Türkiye. Arnaud has had a career of over 28 years in emerging markets finance.

As Division Director, Arnaud oversees the formulation and implementation of IFC’s investment strategy and advisory business in East Asia. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has an US$11 billion portfolio in region.
Arnaud holds a master’s degree from HEC Paris, an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Diana Guzmán is a global sustainability leader and the Group Chief Sustainability Officer and Chair of the Prudence Foundation at Prudential Plc, where she directs the Group’s sustainability strategy across 24 markets and leads a multinational team to embed sustainability into core business decisions and long-term value creation — spanning inclusive products, responsible investment, climate and nature, and stewardship of a USD 16+ million philanthropic portfolio to maximise social impact.

A champion of financial innovation for inclusive and sustainable growth, Diana has spent her career at the intersection of public and private capital, policy and markets. She previously headed the Sustainable Development Investment Partnership (SDIP) and Development Finance at the World Economic Forum, where she mobilised private capital for emerging markets and shaped global initiatives on blended finance, just transition and SDG investment pathways.

Earlier, Diana served as Director at CDP, the global environmental disclosure system, working with listed companies, institutional investors and municipalities to measure and manage environmental risks and opportunities, influencing corporate strategies and investment decisions across Southern Europe and the Middle East. Before that, she worked in the carbon markets, originating and trading greenhouse gas emission reductions from clean technologies across China, Southeast Asia and North Africa. She has also chaired the OECD’s Building Inclusive Markets Working Group on Blended Finance, helping shape policy guidance and market standards to unlock capital for underserved communities.

Born and raised in Mexico, Diana holds an MBA from London Business School, where she was awarded the Future Global Leader scholarship, and a BA in Financial Management (summa cum laude) from the Monterrey Institute of Technology. She also holds a Diploma in ESG Analysis and Investments from POLIMI Graduate School of Management and CFA Society Italy, and a Diploma in Chinese Mandarin from Beijing Normal University. Recognised as one of “30 Changemakers: people changing the world” and a member of W50: The Next Generation of Leading Women, she continues to advocate for the role of sustainability, diversity and financial innovation in shaping a resilient future. She is fluent in Spanish, English and Italian, and speaks elementary Chinese and French.

Scott Price is the Group Chief Executive of DFI Retail Group, bringing over 30 years of experience in retail, logistics and consumer packaged goods sectors globally. He began his career with The Coca-Cola Company in Japan where he continued through various leadership roles across Asia. In 2002, Scott joined DHL Express as President in Japan before advancing to Chief Executive Officer for Asia Pacific in 2005 and Chief Executive Officer for Europe in 2007.

From 2009, Scott led Walmart’s Asia business from Hong Kong overseeing operations across the region. He relocated in 2014 to the United States to take on a global leadership role, managing Walmart’s global sourcing as well as strategy, technology and real estate for the International Division.

In 2017, Scott joined UPS as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, responsible for strategic planning, Global Business Services and the company’s Advanced Technology Group. He was appointed Executive Vice-President, UPS International in 2020, overseeing all 220 markets outside the U.S.

In August 2023, Scott joined DFI Retail Group to lead the business. He also serves on the boards of Coles Group in Australia, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and the World Retail Congress. Additionally, Scott is a co-sponsor of CGF’s Net Zero Coalition of Action, an initiative aimed at accelerating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions within the retail and consumer goods industry.

Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina and earned both an MBA and a master’s degree in Asian studies from the University of Virginia.

Dr Mark Hinnells has been working in sustainability for 34 years. He has helped the UK and the European Union introduce a range of policy to reduce carbon emissions, including energy labels and minimum standards for household appliances, since copied worldwide; he helped design a UK carbon tax and audit regime; and has managed major investment programmes in energy efficiency. He has helped large sites like airports target net zero. He has developed and sold solar and wind farms to major investment funds. He has taught business, energy and climate change, at Master’s Degree level, at three universities including Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has drafted a white Paper for Civic Exchange on the Hong Kong Climate Action Plan, in advance of its revision in 2026. He has written a book, ‘How Green is your Pension?’ and runs a podcast called ‘How green is your money?’. He now consults for customers in the UK, the Middle East and across Asia.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Influence the Hong Kong Climate Action Plan to deliver on Paris
• Enable Hong Kong to be part of an international carbon market
• Work with pension providers to refocus the 65 trillion USD invested in pensions globally towards Paris compliance

Nate Aden is Head of Asia and Head of Financial Institutions at the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As a staff member with the World Resources Institute, Nate co-founded the SBTi in 2015. Over the years, he has contributed to the technical development of the initiative including leading standard development for financial institutions and the chemicals sector development. Nate has over 20 years of experience in industry, energy, trade, and climate across China, the U.S., and Europe, and holds a PhD from UC Berkeley, with degrees from Stanford and Cornell.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Doubling the number of Hong Kong entities with validated SBTs from the current 90 to 180.
• Linking targets with Hong Kong policies and regulations.
• Defining new business models whereby companies reduce GHG emissions while thriving economically.

Peipei Chen is an Assistant Professor in the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong. She is an interdisciplinary researcher in energy transition policy whose work focuses on low-carbon technology deployment, industrial decarbonisation pathways and the social impacts of energy transitions. She evaluates the feasibility and adoption potential of key low-carbon technologies and develops decarbonisation strategies for hard-to-abate industries, supported by integrated assessments of technology evolution and capacity-expansion pathways. She has published in journals such Nature Energy, Nature Climate Change and Nature Communications, with several of her findings cited in United Nations reports.

Ken Chiu has served as Head of Carbon & ESG Products at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) since 2022, where he is responsible for driving the growth of HKEX’s Carbon & ESG business. He has led the development and launch of HKEX’s environmental marketplace, helping to expand sustainable finance and carbon market opportunities in the region.

Ken joined HKEX in 2018. Prior to his current role, he served as Senior Vice President, Fixed Income and Currency (FIC) Development, where he was responsible for HKEX’s FIC derivatives and bond listing businesses.

Ken holds a Master of Science in Mathematics for Finance and Actuarial Science from Université Paris-Dauphine and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Martin Murray OBE is the Finance Director of Swire Pacific Limited, as well as a Non-Executive Director of Cathay Pacific. He is also the Director responsible for Swire Pacific’s ESG strategy and its Sustainable Development Office.

Martin was previously the Chief Financial Officer of Cathay Pacific. Prior to joining Cathay Pacific in November 2011, he was the Deputy Finance Director of Swire Pacific Limited – a post he took up in August 2009. Martin is also a former Non-Executive Director of Swire Properties.

Formerly with Ernst & Young in Scotland and Hong Kong, he joined the Swire Group in January 1995 and has worked for the Group in the Hong Kong SAR, the USA, Singapore and Australia. His roles have included Manager Treasury, Finance Director Trading Division, Finance Director of the Shipping Division and Finance Director of John Swire & Sons Pty Ltd.

Martin graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1988 with a Bachelor of Accountancy degree. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, a Council member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and an Executive Committee member of The Hong Kong Management Association. He is also the former Director of Finance for Hong Kong China Rugby.

Martin is the Chairman of ISF Cambodia and My Name’5 Doddie Foundation in Hong Kong. He was awarded an OBE in January 2025 for his services to charity.

He was presented with the Climate Leadership Award at the 2025 Finance for the Future Awards. The award recognises his work in connecting sustainability initiatives with tangible business outcomes.

Martin is married with two children.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Embed sustainability factors into capital allocation, risk management and business planning.
• Strengthen the integration of sustainability and financial reporting.
• Equip leaders and employees with the skills needed for a changing business environment.
• Harness data, technology and AI to improve reporting and decision-making.
• Direct resources towards initiatives that create long-term business value and resilience.

Speaking in 2026 sessions:

Delivering Sustainable Value to Accelerate the Transition: CFO Priorities (Breakfast Roundtable)

Andy S.K. Lam is the Founder and CEO of Baron Corporation, a Hong Kong-based investment group at the intersection of real estate, private equity, and carbon markets. An architect by training, he brings over 35 years of experience applying design-driven discipline to investment strategy and sustainability.

Baron Energy USA, the Group’s overseas unit, develops Verra-certified forestry-based carbon capture and storage projects, positioning Lam at the forefront of high-quality carbon removal solutions. Today, he is leading Baron’s evolution into a comprehensive carbon removal provider – integrating nature-based assets with proven technological approaches.

Lam’s career also includes establishing China’s first foreign-invested private equity firm and advising Fortune 500 companies and State-owned enterprises on strategic investments across Asia.

At Rethink 2026, Lam will share his perspectives on recognising carbon as a value-linked financial metric, financing mechanisms that influence carbon-intensive sectors, and the data systems required for reliable emissions performance, drawing on his unique vantage point as both an investor and a practitioner in the evolving carbon removal landscape.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Expand carbon removal capacity by scaling nature-based and technology-enabled projects that position Hong Kong as a regional leader in high-integrity carbon solutions.

2. Strengthen Hong Kong’s carbon market infrastructure by forging strategic partnerships that connect local capital with verified, impactful decarbonization opportunities.

3. Drive decarbonization across Hong Kong’s real estate sector by embedding emissions reduction targets into property investments and advocating for green building standards.

4. Advance carbon accounting integrity by championing transparent, standardised emissions reporting across Hong Kong’s financial and corporate sectors.

Jonatan Pinkse is a Professor of Sustainable Business and the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Business at King’s Business School, King’s College London.

His research examines how businesses can innovate, organise, and strategize to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable economy. Bringing together management and innovation perspectives, he explores how companies can redesign decision‑making, navigate sustainability tensions, and adopt new business models to create sustainable value. His work addresses fast‑emerging issues including climate change, biodiversity and nature, circularity, and AI-driven digital innovation.

Professor Pinkse’s publications and talks provide rigorous yet practical insights into the opportunities and challenges companies face when embedding sustainability into their core business. He has authored more than 80 scholarly and practitioner articles and has twice been recognised on the prestigious Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list. He is also featured in Stanford University’s ranking of the world’s top 2% of scientists.

My Sustainability Goal for 2026:

• Creating awareness of sustainable business going beyond managing carbon alone to include biodiversity and nature

Frank Tsui
Head of Responsible Investment Development, Asia ex Japan

Frank Tsui was appointed as the Head of Responsible Investment Development for Asia ex-Japan at Amundi in January 2025. Based in Hong Kong, Frank leads the implementation of responsible investment strategies, as well as advocacy initiatives across the regional, encompassing all business segments and client units.

Prior to joining Amundi, Frank spent over 9 years at Value Partners Group, where he was the Head of ESG Investment and Client Portfolio Management. Frank led the group’s ESG investment functions, including ESG portfolio management, established and integrated ESG investment process, research, stewardship and strategic developments etc. He was the Chairperson of the group’s ESG Committee to oversee the group’s ESG governance and practices.

With over 24 years of experience in asset and wealth management, Frank has held positions at UBS, Julius Bar, Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Frank has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Economics from The Max M. Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University and he is a Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA).

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. To advance capital mobilization in support of sustainability initiatives and scale up green/transition finance deployment through blended finance approach.

2. Strengthen capacity-building and knowledge transfer through technical assistance and strategic advocacy initiatives.

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.

Mr. Victor Tai was appointed the Under Secretary for Housing of the HKSAR on 25 July 2022. Victor is an architect with over 30 years of experience covering project and programme management of public architecture projects in the Architectural Services Department, planning and implementation of the Kai Tak Sports Park in the former Home Affairs Bureau and works policies formulation in the Development Bureau.

Based in Shanghai, Jing Wang serves as Vice President for North Asia at USGBC and GBCI, the organizations that developed and administer LEED, one of the world’s leading green building rating systems. She works with industry leaders, developers, investors and public-sector organizations across North Asia to advance sustainable buildings and accelerate market transformation. A frequent speaker at regional industry forums, Jing shares insights on sustainable development, green building and market transformation, and is committed to fostering collaboration across the built environment.

Prior to joining USGBC and GBCI, Jing led the Marketing & Communications function at CBRE China, a leading global real estate services firm. She also held regional marketing roles with Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Singapore and China before the company became part of Marriott International.

Jing holds an MBA from the University of Manchester and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Mr. C.M. Chan is a Senior Building Services Engineer in the Hong Kong Housing Authority with 30 years’ experience in the building services engineering sector. Mr. Chan has participated in the design and construction of a number of new public housing development projects in early years.

Now, he is working for the Estate Management Division of the Housing Department responsible for the energy management for the existing public rental housing estates. With the concerted effort, the electricity consumption at the communal areas of the public rental housing blocks has recorded a significant decrease of 19% since 2015

Ar Donald Choi is a Registered Architect and Authorized Person. He joined the Urban Renewal Authority on 15 June 2025 as Managing Director and Deputy Chairman. He has over 40 years of management experience across real estate investment, property development, and worked as a professional architect globally. Ar Choi believes in the power of people-centric development and humane design to create economic value and enhance the quality of life for all.

Ar Choi served as the CEO of Chinachem Group from 2018 to August 2024 before his retirement. Prior to this, he was the Managing Director of the Nan Fung Group and a Director at Foster + Partners. He was the Authorized Person for the CLK HK International Airport, voted one of the Top 10 construction projects of the 20th Century. Ar Choi was awarded the Executive of the Year Award 2021 by DHL-SCMP and won the CEO of the Year Award 2022 given by Real Estate Asia.

Alongside his professional career, Ar Choi has held multiple leadership roles in NGOs and professional bodies that focus on design, innovation, shared value creation, and the community well-being, making him a leading figure in the architecture and development sector. He is currently a Trustee of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), an Adjunct Professor at both the University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Professor of Practice at the School of Design. Ar Choi is a Member of the Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee, an Advisor of Our Hong Kong Foundation, Urban Land Institute Asia Pacific Housing Council Member, a Member of the Antiquities Advisory Board, a Member of the Hospital Governing Committee (HGC) of Hong Kong Eye Hospital & Kowloon Hospital and the Chairman of Sub-committee on Capital Works of the HGC of North District Hospital, an Honorary Advisor of Hong Kong Workers’ Health Centre, and a Member of the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. He was the Board Vice President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong, Honorary Advisor of the Hong Kong PropTech Association, a Member of the Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development, Advisory Committee Member of the HKTDC Infrastructure Development, Advisory Committee Member of PolyU Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation, Member of the HKU Campus Development and Planning Committee, Land and Development Advisory Committee, Chairman of Architects Registration Board,  Past President of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design and the Hong Kong Institute of Real Estate Administrators. He had served as the Chairperson of the Construction Innovation and Technology Application Centre for six years and was a Board Member of Business Environment Council, Habitat of Humanity Hong Kong, Hong Kong Green Building Council, Hong Kong Design Centre and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.

Ar Choi holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Architecture from RISD, a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia, and a Master of Arts from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Additionally, he attained a joint Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Hong Kong, London Business School, and Columbia Business School.

Yasushi Kinoshita, Esq., FRICS, is Representative Member of Eminence Partners, an independent real estate investment advisory firm, and Chairperson of Green Building Japan, a not-for-profit organization advancing sustainability in Japan’s built environment. He serves on the Governance Council of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), co-chairs IWBI’s Investing for Health Advisory, and is a Commissioner of the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air. With nearly four decades of experience in real estate investment, structured finance, and ESG, he has held senior roles at SBI Shinsei Bank, Touchstone Capital Management, and Secured Capital Japan (a.k.a. PAG Investment Management). He also serves on the Executive Committee of ULI Japan and is Co-Chair of the Asian Chapter of The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE).

Grace is the Chairman and Executive Director of Allied Sustainability and Environmental Consultants Group. She currently serves as Chairman of the Environmental Campaign Committee, member of the Advisory Council on the Environment and the Energy Advisory Committee. Grace contributes to various professional bodies, including HKIQEP, HKGFA, GRESB, USGBC, CRREM and IWBI. She is a Board Director of HKGBC and WorldGBC. Her accolades include HKMA Sustainability Leader of the Year 2021, APEC Bio-Circular-Green Award 2023, WorldGBC Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards 2024 – Women in Green Building Leadership, Kate Hurst USGBC Leadership Award 2025, 2025 IWBI WELL Executive Award and EY EWW Asia-Pacific Class of 2026.

Grace has been involved in many green building and sustainable design projects in Hong Kong, Mainland China and across Asia-Pacific, acquiring vast professional experiences and regional insights. With a background in environmental engineering, she is a keen advocate for regenerative sustainability. Driven by a vision to shape a sustainable future for all, Grace facilitates collaboration through her work with environmental, building and construction, and finance sectors to build climate resilience and accelerate net-zero transition. With AEC Group’s expanding operations in South East Asia and Middle East, Grace is utilizing her experiences in bridging finance and sustainability through her extensive network to create impact at scale and drive transformative change.

Ir KWAN has been working in the building services engineering field for over 25 years with involvement in wide range of government building projects and hospital projects. He is currently a Chief Engineer in the Energy Efficiency Office of Electrical and Mechanical Services Department responsible to oversee the law enforcement of Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance, implement of various government-led district cooling projects, administrate fresh water cooling tower scheme and lead various initiatives such as retro-commissioning and energy-saving retrofit to promote energy conservation for the Hong Kong’s built environment.

David is the Head of the Secretariat for Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association (APDCA) which brings together leading commercial data centre operators in the Asia-Pacific to shape policy pathways and drive informed discussion about the systems and infrastructure needed to build a secure and sustainable digital future. APDCA members share the collective pursuit of strengthening modern, diversified, and resilient economies built on digital intelligence, innovation and ideas, through the development of a competitive market of future-proofed facilities and services.

David is also a Partner for Tech Policy at Flint Global based in Singapore. David has worked at the intersection of politics, business and technology for over a decade. He worked extensively in the private sector in London, Singapore and Silicon Valley and with senior politicians and decision makers. He spent seven years at Google, most recently working within the Global Strategy and Innovation team, as well as leading Google’s Policy Planning team within Asia Pacific, based in Singapore.

Ir KWAN has been working in the building services engineering field for over 25 years with involvement in wide range of government building projects and hospital projects. He is currently a Chief Engineer in the Energy Efficiency Office of Electrical and Mechanical Services Department responsible to oversee the law enforcement of Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance, implement of various government-led district cooling projects, administrate fresh water cooling tower scheme and lead various initiatives such as retro-commissioning and energy-saving retrofit to promote energy conservation for the Hong Kong’s built environment.

Ms. Vivian Leung is currently the Director – Asset Management of the Power Systems Business Group at CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP).

With over 20 years’ experience in the electrical power industry, she started her career at CLP as a graduate trainee and subsequently took up various roles in distribution network construction, system operation, operational planning, corporate strategy, commercial development, customer service, and network planning.

In her current role as Director – Asset Management, she leads the development and implementation of asset and network strategies for the power system network business, ensuring the long‑term reliability, resilience, and value of CLP’s electricity supply infrastructure.In learned society activities, Vivian is a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, and The Women’s Foundation Hong Kong.

Vivian holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and a Master of Arts in Translation from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.”

Max Parry is responsible for Equinix’s strategy, growth and operations across six markets: India, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. These countries are among the fastest-growing data center markets and are home to around a quarter of the global population.

Max assumed this role in late 2025 after five years leading Business Development for Equinix Asia-Pacific. In this role, Max focused on expanding strategic customer ecosystems, driving interconnection growth and enabling new market entry across the region. During this period, Equinix’s APAC interconnection revenue rose by over 60%. In 2023, Max also served as interim Managing Director for Equinix’s Hong Kong business.

Max joined Equinix in 2020 from British Telecom, where he was Strategy Director for its Global division. He has over 20 years of experience in strategy and transformation for global telecom, media, and technology businesses, including seven years in consulting. Max holds a master’s degree in English Literature and Management Studies from the University of Cambridge. He has also led WeAreEquinix for APAC, Equinix’s program to build culture and community in each local market.

As a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) and sustainability practitioner, I lead the development and scaling of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to address climate resilience across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area in my role as Project Manager at The Nature Conservancy. My work focuses on shaping how NbS is integrated into policy, planning, and investment decisions, working at the intersection of government, finance, and on-the-ground implementation.

I specialise in translating science into action at scale—designing and delivering flagship NbS pilots, influencing regional strategies, and convening cross-sector partnerships to drive adoption. This includes working closely with government agencies, local communities, and international partners to embed NbS into real-world projects with measurable biodiversity and climate outcomes.

My strengths lie in strategic positioning, stakeholder alignment, and execution under complexity, with a strong focus on moving from concept to implementation. I am particularly passionate about advancing NbS financing and delivery models, and enabling ecosystems where public, private, and community actors can collaborate effectively to scale impact.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Mainstream nature-based solutions in Hong Kong’s climate resilience and development projects

Success looks like: More hectares of wetlands, rivers, and coastal habitats restored; increased public and private investment in NbS; and clear integration of NbS into government planning, infrastructure, and development projects.

2. Foster stronger public-private-community partnerships for sustainability action

Success looks like: More cross-sector partnerships established, greater co-investment in sustainability initiatives, and more collaborative projects progressing from planning to implementation.

3. Build a culture of stewardship where more people actively care for and restore nature

Success looks like: Higher participation in conservation and restoration activities, more community-led stewardship programs, and stronger public awareness and support for nature-positive solutions.

Patrick is responsible for formulating and executing the Sustainable Development 2030 Strategy for Swire Properties’ global operations across Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and U.S.A. portfolios. Through engaging stakeholders, setting science-based targets and developing action plans, he leads a team to manage the full spectrum of the Company’s environmental, social and economic impact and to integrate ESG considerations into every facet of the Company’s business.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026: 

• Guided by the Sustainable Development 2030 Strategy, continue to pioneer sustainable business practices, adopt innovative technologies, and actively share best practices with the business community.
• Engage actively with stakeholders in HK and the broader region to foster partnerships and develop collective solutions for the net-zero and nature-positive transitions.

Dr Michael Lau is now working as an independent ecological consultant and is the Founder of Hong Kong Wetlands Conservation Association. Previously, he had worked for World Wide Fund for Nature – Hong Kong as the Wetlands Conservation Director and for Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden as the Department Head of the South China Biodiversity Programme. He has wide experience on studying the threats to the natural world, formulating conservation and sustainable development strategy and implementing projects in the region.

He pursued his Ph.D. research in the University of Hong Kong on the habitat use of Hong Kong amphibians and the conservation of the Romer’s Tree Frog and took part in the Hong Kong Biodiversity Survey that covered all the terrestrial and aquatic habitats in the SAR.

He is a member of the Government’s Advisory Committee on Countryside Conservation and had sat in a number of other committees including Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan Steering Committee, Advisory Council on the Environment, Lantau Development Committee and Country and Marine Parks Board. He is also a member of several IUCN Species Survival Commission specialist groups and has contributed to the Red List assessment of various threatened wildlife.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:
Hong Kong embraces Ecological Civilization thinking and adopts a holistic approach that include nature as infrastructures of future developments. This would ensure the ecosystems will be conserved or restored for climate resilience, biodiversity, and people’s enjoyment.

Benni is the Vice President of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) and Deputy Chair of the Executive Organizing Committee for International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World and Asia-Pacific Regional Congress 2026.

He is a Registered Landscape Architect who received his Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) with distinction from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Master in Design Studies (MDes) from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD).

He has 17 years of practising experience in landscape architecture and involved in a number of awarded projects. His professional practice has ranged from public space design to urban design and landscape planning of major developments incorporating nature-based solutions, blue-green infrastructure and resilient design initiatives. His works have been featured in the 2022 Hong Kong Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale Urbanism \ Architecture and 2019 Beijing International Horticultural Exposition. Recent design awards include the International Design Award (IDA), Architizer A+ Award, the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) Special Award and HKILA Awards.

His researches examine and experiment spontaneous landscape, urban ecology, perception of space, cultural landscape and design anthropology and are published and presented in Landscape Review, HKIA Journal, HKILA Journal Yuan Lin, Landscape Architecture Frontier (LAF), Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) Annual Conference 2026 and 60th IFLA World Congress 2024.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Foster Interdisciplinary collaborations and strategic partnerships to mainstream and scale up Nature-based Solutions (NbS) across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.
2. Strengthen capacity building and enhance public awareness of the interconnection between nature and culture, with a particular focus on advocating for cultural landscapes and the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL).
3. Advance advocacy for urban nature and promote ecological and landscape design in development projects to enhance biodiversity and improve human well-being.

Global Head of Emerging Sustainability Issues at JPMorgan Chase, coordinating across global business lines to provide strategic insight on topics including nature and biodiversity, climate resilience, and other frontier sustainability challenges. Previous roles include Head of Nature and Biodiversity for JPMorgan Chase, Structurer in the firm’s Global Markets Sustainability Center, and Head of Sustainable Business Strategy and Innovation at BNP Paribas.

A contributor to international policy efforts, served as a member and workstream lead on the European Commission’s Platform on Sustainable Finance and played a founding role in the setup of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). Also lectures on sustainable finance at several universities and has co-authored publications on sustainability and derivatives.

Experience spans strategy development, product design and integration, with a focus on sustainable finance, natural capital, policy and impact.

Has worked across Europe, North America, and Asia, speaks five languages, and is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley.

Tim Wong is the ESG & Sustainability Hub Lead at AECOM Hong Kong, driving innovation in sustainable infrastructure and carbon management. With over 18 years of experience in both civil engineering and ESG, Tim has worked on major climate-resilient transport and water projects across the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asia.

Starting his career in 2008, Tim applied ESG principles to infrastructure projects even before the concept was widely recognized – most notably on a drainage tunnel project in northwest Hong Kong Island. He is a certified carbon auditor, ESG planner, and analyst, and has been a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) since 2013.

A strong advocate for sustainable practices, Tim serves on the Hong Kong Green Building Council’s infrastructure rating system committee. He was named Young Engineer of the Year by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers in 2020 and represented Hong Kong at the UN’s COP28 climate conference in 2023. He is an Adjunct Professor at Academy of Innovations in City University of Hong Kong since 2025.

My Sustainability Goal for 2026:

• Enhancing social outcomes
• Deploy Nature based solutions for tracking and disclosure
• Carbon management for built environment and corporate operation

Winnie Lai is Vice Chairperson of the Institution of Civil Engineers Hong Kong Association (ICE HKA) and Business Manager at AtkinsRéalis. She is a Chartered Civil Engineer who works across industry, professional institutions and the wider community, bringing together diverse stakeholders to support the advancement of the engineering profession. Through her work with ICE HKA, she champions the role of engineering in addressing societal and sustainability challenges. Drawing on experience across engineering delivery, business strategy and governance, she brings a cross-sector perspective on the relationship between technical expertise, leadership and long-term societal outcomes.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Advance the contribution of engineering to sustainable and resilient communities.

2. Support more diverse and accessible pathways into the engineering profession.

Andrea Lam is a Director in Infrastructure & Capital Projects at Alvarez & Marsal, with over 10 years of experience advising infrastructure owners, investors and Governments across Greater China, Southeast Asia, Australia and the Middle East. Her experience spans across infrastructure classes including power and decarbonisation, healthcare, rail & maritime transport and logistics, and social infrastructure.

With a dual background in Chemical & Process Engineering and Finance, Andrea bridges technical execution with public-private-partnerships (PPPs), commercial structuring, and project finance. She specializes in translating policy and strategic ambitions into bankable, actionable infrastructure projects.

She has led high-impact initiatives, including green infrastructure transition analyses across multiple jurisdictions, strategic projects for the Hong Kong Development Bureau, Health Bureau, and Home & Youth Affairs Bureau, as well as supported the ASEAN Secretariat under the Australian Government’s Partnerships for Infrastructure Programme.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Promoting Sustainable Infrastructure & Procurement Best Practices for the Northern Metropolis:
Promote capacity-building initiatives, modern methods of construction, and develop procurement frameworks that drive long-term operational resilience and minimize lifecycle carbon footprints across future infrastructure developments in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis.

2. Supporting Cross-Border Climate Finance & PPPs across Asia:
Leverage Hong Kong’s role as a regional financial and professional hub to bring private capital to infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia through efficient risk allocation and PPPs.

Lawrence Iu is Executive Director at Civic Exchange. As a professional environmental strategist, he has profound experience in crafting climate change models and impactful public policies. His current focuses are on policy action in Energy, Building Energy Efficiency and Mobility. He has successfully built a platform with public, corporate and government stakeholders to craft an inclusive transition plan with strong buy-in.

In his previous roles in a multinational corporation and a higher institution, Lawrence led environmental sustainability and occupational health & safety projects across Asia Pacific and coordinated emerging technology management, circular economy and green chemistry research.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

Despite these difficult times, we must remain forward looking and anticipate the time of recovery. Even more so, we are now in a favourable position to make fundamental policy decisions to rethink our economic model, making it fit for a low carbon missions world, and to set course for a better, sustainable, and more liveable future for Hong Kong.

Galina Panina is a Corporate Psychologist, Global Speaker, and Organizational Resilience Expert with over 16 years of experience helping leaders and teams thrive through high‑stakes transformation. With a unique background bridging clinical psychology, political science, and global communications, she works at the intersection of human behavior, leadership performance, and AI‑driven organizational change.

Galina specializes in decoding the psychological dynamics that shape corporate success—how people react under uncertainty, how teams adapt when leadership shifts, and how organizations can reduce “human friction” during transformation. Her work integrates behavioral profiling, cross‑cultural intelligence, and resilience frameworks to help companies navigate rapid change without losing alignment, trust, or performance.

She has trained executives and internal speakers for global organizations including Shell, Nike, Orange, Leroy Merlin, and Workplace Options, and has delivered high‑impact sessions at world‑class stages such as the World Communication Forum in Davos. Her experience spans multinational corporations, diplomatic environments, and large‑scale events such as the Sochi 2014 Olympics and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.

Currently based in China, Galina provides strategic training and executive coaching in English, Russian, and French, supporting leaders across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Her work focuses on preparing organizations for the next era of human‑centric AI, where psychological adaptability becomes a core business competency.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Strengthen human adaptability in fast‑changing organizations
Equip leaders and teams with psychological tools to remain stable, collaborative, and high‑performing during leadership transitions, restructuring, and rapid strategic shifts.

2. Reduce human friction in transformation processes
Implement profiling‑based communication frameworks that help organizations minimize resistance, misunderstandings, and emotional overload during change.

3. Advance human‑centric AI integration
Support companies in building psychologically safe environments where employees can adopt AI without fear, burnout, or loss of identity.

4. Build resilient cross‑cultural teams in APAC
Provide Asia‑focused insights that help multinational teams navigate cultural complexity and maintain cohesion under pressure.

5. Promote sustainable people‑strategy alignment
Ensure that wellbeing, performance, and transformation goals remain connected, even when the organization is evolving at high speed.

Chris has 25 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 500 attendees, with all delegate fees 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 evolved into one of the region’s leading events for climate action and the business of sustainability, with over 9,500 attendees in 2025. 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, and beyond – the event returns for its seventh edition this September at the HKCEC, will host over 10,000 attendees and aims to be at least carbon neutral.

Proceeds from delegate fees are now redirected to the Rethink Foundation, a not-for-profit focused on helping registered NGOs collaborate, 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 current member of the British Chamber of Commerce’s ESG Committee, and sat on the Executive Committee and the Sustainability sub-committee of the Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association between 2022 and 2026.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• 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

Mr Simon Ng is Chief Executive Officer of Business Environment Council (BEC). He works closely with BEC Board of Directors in setting and implementing organisation goals and strategies conducive to supporting BEC members and the wider business community in the transition towards net-zero economy and a sustainable Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

Mobilise corporates in Hong Kong for accelerated climate action.

Mr Chan was appointed the Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury on 16 August 2017.

Mr Chan has many years of senior executive experience in the banking industry. He was a Managing Director in the Global Markets Division of Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, and was a Managing Director in Financial Markets of Standard Chartered Bank.

Prior to joining the Government, Mr Chan held multiple roles in a number of public and professional bodies, including Vice President of the Hong Kong Society of Financial Analysts, Director of Hong Kong Securities & Investment Institute, Advisor of the Chinese Gold & Silver Exchange Society, as well as a General Committee member of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. Mr Chan was also a member of the Central & Western District Council.

Mr Chan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Hon) and Psychology from the University of Michigan, USA. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Ir Don Cheng is the Chief Operating Officer – Hong Kong Business of the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas).

Since joining Towngas in 1995, Ir Cheng has taken on key managerial roles spanning customer service, product development and commercial & industrial marketing & sales departments. He also oversees marketing, sales and customer services, and leads the strategic development and planning of green energy initiatives and projects.

Ir Cheng graduated from Queen’s University and The University of Calgary in Canada, with BSc degrees in Statistics and Engineering Chemistry and an MSc degree in Statistics respectively. He has also achieved the status of Chartered Engineer and fellow membership from various professional associations of overseas and in Hong Kong.

He is also a member of HKSAR District Fight Crime Committee (Southern District), Fire Service Department Dangerous Goods Standing Committee Member, Director of Association of Restaurant Managers, Academic Advisors for engineering departments of Hong Kong University of Science & Technology and City University of Hong Kong, Fund Vetting Committee Member of Hong Kong Productivity Council, and Vice Chairman (Energy and Power) of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries.

Professor, Head, Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change Thrust, Society Hub, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou).

Kejun Jiang’s research focus is energy, climate change mitigation and air pollution prevention policy assessment by using IPAC modeling, to support national five-year plans, and long-term planning. He began his research in ERI from 1990 and led the development of Integrated Policy Assessment Model for China (IPAC). IPAC modeling team is now a leading research team on China’s 2050 energy transition studies by providing benchmark research results. Major research focus includes energy and emission scenarios, energy policy, energy system, energy market analysis, and climate change, local environment policies and international negotiation. He also was authors of IPCC for Special Report on Emission Scenario from 1997, and Working Group III Third Assessment Report, leader author for IPCC WGIII AR4 Chapter 3, and leader author for GEO-4 Chapter 2, CLA in WGIII of IPCC AR5, LA for IPCC AR5 Synthesis Report, CLA of IPCC Special Report on 1.5℃ Warning, Lead Author of IPCC AR6WGIII Chapter 3 and SPM, Vice Co-Chair of GEO6, lead author of GEO7. From 2010, he is author for UNEP Emission Gaps. Now he is lead author of IPCC AR6 WGIII. He also joined international research collaboration projects such as EMF, FP6, FP7 and H2020 research projects. He is member of Scientific Panel of UNEP CCAC, and Scientific Committee of IAMC. He got his PHD in Social Engineering Department of Tokyo Institute of Technology.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Move more towards CO2 emission reduction
• More electric vehicle fleet
• More renewable energy utilization

Dr. Lu Zhi is a Boya Distinguished Professor at Peking University. She founded Peking University’s Center for Nature and Society, and Shan Shui Conservation Center. She also serves as the co-chair of the second global assessment by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).

Dr. Lu’s research tackles critical sustainability issues in China, with a focus on finding practical solutions that promote coexistence between humans and nature. Her work encompasses the study of ecosystem services (forests and grasslands), the natural history and conservation of endangered species like giant pandas and snow leopards, and the development of community-led conservation strategies. She is particularly known for her innovative approach, which tests and implements conservation tools grounded in economic incentives, cultural values, and policy improvements, ensuring that local communities benefit from their conservation efforts. This work extends to both rural and urban settings.

Dr. Lu Zhi earned her undergraduate degree and Ph.D. from Peking University. She has been a visiting scholar at the National Institutes of Health , Harvard University and the Yale School of Forest and Environmental Studies (2001-2002).

As Chief Programmes and Impact Officer, Adam ensures ClientEarth projects deliver the greatest impact and spearheads critical fundraising efforts to align resources with ClientEarth’s goals.

Adam previously managed the legal practice at two NGOs: the European Roma Rights Centre and, before that, the AIRE Centre.

He has litigated before the European Court of Human Rights, UN treaty bodies, and national courts in twenty countries across Europe. Adam is currently on the board of two NGOs: the Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (Belgium) and Focus on Labour Exploitation (UK).

Adam holds an LLM from King’s College (University of London) and a JD from Columbia Law School (New York). He is a member of the New York State bar.

Before studying law, he received a diplôme d’études approfondies (Master of Advanced Study) from the University of Paris-IV (La Sorbonne), specialising in 18th-century French literature. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University in history and literature. He speaks English, French, Spanish, Hungarian, and some Dutch.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Increased recognition of the role of the law in the environmental transition.
2. Increased support for lawyers and organisations using the law to combat climate change and protect nature and health.

Professor Christine Loh is Chief Development Strategist at the Institute for the Environment, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She is a leading voice on public policy, climate governance and sustainable development in Hong Kong, with experience spanning government, the legislature, think tanks, business and academia. Loh was Under Secretary for the Environment in the HKSAR Government from 2012 to 2017, where she worked on air quality, climate change, energy, nature conservation and stakeholder engagement. She also served as Special Consultant to the Chief Executive’s Office on ecological civilization and the Greater Bay Area from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she was a Member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council. At HKUST, Professor Loh focuses on climate policy, sustainability transitions, green finance, governance and regional cooperation. She is also a published author and frequent commentator on environmental policy, climate risk, China and Hong Kong affairs. She currently serves on the board of Towngas Smart Energy, and is Scholar in Residence at Asia Society Hong Kong from 2023 to 2026.

Professor, Head, Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change Thrust, Society Hub, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou).

Kejun Jiang’s research focus is energy, climate change mitigation and air pollution prevention policy assessment by using IPAC modeling, to support national five-year plans, and long-term planning. He began his research in ERI from 1990 and led the development of Integrated Policy Assessment Model for China (IPAC). IPAC modeling team is now a leading research team on China’s 2050 energy transition studies by providing benchmark research results. Major research focus includes energy and emission scenarios, energy policy, energy system, energy market analysis, and climate change, local environment policies and international negotiation. He also was authors of IPCC for Special Report on Emission Scenario from 1997, and Working Group III Third Assessment Report, leader author for IPCC WGIII AR4 Chapter 3, and leader author for GEO-4 Chapter 2, CLA in WGIII of IPCC AR5, LA for IPCC AR5 Synthesis Report, CLA of IPCC Special Report on 1.5℃ Warning, Lead Author of IPCC AR6WGIII Chapter 3 and SPM, Vice Co-Chair of GEO6, lead author of GEO7. From 2010, he is author for UNEP Emission Gaps. Now he is lead author of IPCC AR6 WGIII. He also joined international research collaboration projects such as EMF, FP6, FP7 and H2020 research projects. He is member of Scientific Panel of UNEP CCAC, and Scientific Committee of IAMC. He got his PHD in Social Engineering Department of Tokyo Institute of Technology.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Move more towards CO2 emission reduction
• More electric vehicle fleet
• More renewable energy utilization

Dr. Lu Zhi is a Boya Distinguished Professor at Peking University. She founded Peking University’s Center for Nature and Society, and Shan Shui Conservation Center. She also serves as the co-chair of the second global assessment by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).

Dr. Lu’s research tackles critical sustainability issues in China, with a focus on finding practical solutions that promote coexistence between humans and nature. Her work encompasses the study of ecosystem services (forests and grasslands), the natural history and conservation of endangered species like giant pandas and snow leopards, and the development of community-led conservation strategies. She is particularly known for her innovative approach, which tests and implements conservation tools grounded in economic incentives, cultural values, and policy improvements, ensuring that local communities benefit from their conservation efforts. This work extends to both rural and urban settings.

Dr. Lu Zhi earned her undergraduate degree and Ph.D. from Peking University. She has been a visiting scholar at the National Institutes of Health , Harvard University and the Yale School of Forest and Environmental Studies (2001-2002).

As Chief Programmes and Impact Officer, Adam ensures ClientEarth projects deliver the greatest impact and spearheads critical fundraising efforts to align resources with ClientEarth’s goals.

Adam previously managed the legal practice at two NGOs: the European Roma Rights Centre and, before that, the AIRE Centre.

He has litigated before the European Court of Human Rights, UN treaty bodies, and national courts in twenty countries across Europe. Adam is currently on the board of two NGOs: the Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (Belgium) and Focus on Labour Exploitation (UK).

Adam holds an LLM from King’s College (University of London) and a JD from Columbia Law School (New York). He is a member of the New York State bar.

Before studying law, he received a diplôme d’études approfondies (Master of Advanced Study) from the University of Paris-IV (La Sorbonne), specialising in 18th-century French literature. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University in history and literature. He speaks English, French, Spanish, Hungarian, and some Dutch.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Increased recognition of the role of the law in the environmental transition.
2. Increased support for lawyers and organisations using the law to combat climate change and protect nature and health.

Bien Wong is an experienced professional with experience in ESG strategy development, corporate communications, and investor relations. As the head of Group ESG, he oversees the integration of sustainability concepts into business strategies, ensuring compliance with stringent international sustainability standards. Concurrently, he also leads the Group Knowledge Management Office, focusing on capturing critical knowledge and embedding it within the company’s culture. Prior to joining Towngas, he worked consistently in the sustainability industry, which deepened his passion for driving positive, lasting impact for the community.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Bien serves on various advisory committees of the HKSAR Government and on the Board of various non-profit organizations and professional associations. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University and a member of the Advisory Committee of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Bien holds a Master’s degree from The University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of York, United Kingdom. He was among the first ESG professionals in the Asia-Pacific region to complete the EFFAS Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) programme and was subsequently invited by the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) to serve as an examiner for the qualification, contributing to the development of ESG professional standards in the region.

Christophe Blanchard has been with Veolia for 13 years following his engineering studies.

He currently serves as the Technical Director for Veolia Hong Kong and Macau, a position he has held for 1.5 years.
In this role, he works with his team on the commissioning of the new hydrogen plant at the SENT landfill, a facility designed and built by Veolia.

Ir Don Cheng is the Chief Operating Officer – Hong Kong Business of the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas).

Since joining Towngas in 1995, Ir Cheng has taken on key managerial roles spanning customer service, product development and commercial & industrial marketing & sales departments. He also oversees marketing, sales and customer services, and leads the strategic development and planning of green energy initiatives and projects.

Ir Cheng graduated from Queen’s University and The University of Calgary in Canada, with BSc degrees in Statistics and Engineering Chemistry and an MSc degree in Statistics respectively. He has also achieved the status of Chartered Engineer and fellow membership from various professional associations of overseas and in Hong Kong.

He is also a member of HKSAR District Fight Crime Committee (Southern District), Fire Service Department Dangerous Goods Standing Committee Member, Director of Association of Restaurant Managers, Academic Advisors for engineering departments of Hong Kong University of Science & Technology and City University of Hong Kong, Fund Vetting Committee Member of Hong Kong Productivity Council, and Vice Chairman (Energy and Power) of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries.

Kenny Shui is Vice President of Our Hong Kong Foundation and Executive Director of Public Policy Institute. He also serves as Vice President of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association and an Honorary Lecturer at The University of Hong Kong. With extensive public policy experience, his research covers AI, economic innovation, the Greater Bay Area, fintech, green finance, and technology. His team has produced influential reports on AI, CBDCs, ESG, and biotechnology. Additionally, Shui is active in sharing his insights, having spoken at international events including those for the United Nations, and publishing policy-related commentaries.

Jenny Lee is Deputy Secretary General of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA), where she leads multi-stakeholder engagement and advances sustainable finance initiatives across the public and private sectors, regulators, and government. She contributes to capacity building, data analytics, and transition planning under Hong Kong’s Cross-Agency Steering Group’s Green and Sustainable Finance Centre, and is actively involved in global platforms including UNFC4S, the Global Capacity Building Coalition (GCBC). Jenny convenes regional bi-lateral sustainable finance dialogues, co-convenes the Hong Kong chapter of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and has advised on key Hong Kong green fintech initiatives, and proof-of-concept funding support scheme.

After a 20-year career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, and JPMorgan, Jenny transitioned into sustainability. She is committed to driving positive change and impact, integrating finance, technology, and nature, and is a life-long learner, holding certifications from the CFA Institute in Climate Risk, Valuation and Investing, CFA Sustainability Investing and MIT Sloan Management in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

Advancing cross-sector collaboration and pratical application of sustainable and transition finance

Stephanie Clement de Givry has over 30 years of experience. She began her career at Societe Generale in Mexico after joining from The Chase Manhattan Bank in 1996. In 2000, Stephanie relocated to Paris, where she held various roles within Commodity Finance across the EMEA region. From 2006 to 2014, she moved to Asia (Shanghai and Hong Kong) to establish the Natural Resources, Energy, and Infrastructure Finance activities. From 2014 to 2022, she served as the Global Head of Mining, Metals & Industries Finance.

Based in Hong Kong since January 2022, Stephanie is the Head of Global Banking and Advisory for Asia Pacific. In addition to growing the Bank’s financing and advisory franchise in the region, she has played a pivotal role in driving sustainable and positive impact finance. Currently, she oversees client coverage, structured finance, sustainable finance, investment banking, distribution and credit solutions, as well as credit portfolio management, leading teams across eight markets.

Dr. Calvin Lee Kwan is a senior leader with 20 years of experience across APAC, helping organizations navigate the risks and opportunities that will define the next decade of business performance — acting on them before they reach the balance sheet.

Commercially grounded and cross-sector in scope, he has convened industries around emerging frameworks — bringing together financial services for green finance and insurers and brokers for sustainability-linked insurance — mobilizing over USD 30 billion in sustainable finance. At the international level, he has led initiatives at the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative and the Principles for Responsible Investment, shaping market standards and best practice.

Recognised as a thought leader in Asia Pacific real estate and named EY Greater China’s 2024 Outstanding Individual in Sustainability Excellence, he is trusted by boards, investors, and regulators to turn complex and emerging risks into decisive business action.

He holds a Doctorate in Environmental Science and Engineering from UCLA, an Executive MBA from Kellogg/HKUST, and a Juris Doctorate from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Carol is the Chief Investment & ALM Officer of Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (“CTF Life”). She also serves on the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers Task Force on Green Insurance. She has 20 years of professional experience in investment management and asset allocation for insurance companies. Carol possessed in-depth understanding and solid experience in assets selection, insurance asset accounting, investment legal, SAA and ALM.

Carol is also recognized as an alternative investment specialist. She led the acquisition of several core infrastructure assets globally including the Tai Lam Tunnel in Hong Kong (2009), en-bloc Bishopsgate 99 development in London (2015), and en-bloc acquisition of office building China Life Center situated in Hung Hom (2016). Carol also led the pre-IPO acquisition of Alibaba and private acquisition in TPG Capital GP stakes. She possesses in-depth knowledge in HKEX Listing Rules and SFC Ordinance.

Carol actively contributes to the broader finance community by serving on the AsianInvestor Editorial Advisory Board to provide strategic advice on shaping the industry themes. Her experience is also recognized through her roles as a judge for AsianInvestor Asset Management Awards (2024, 2025) and FinanceAsia Awards (2025) evaluating excellence across the industry. Carol is a frequent speaker for 100 Women in Finance where she contributes insights and promote diversity in the finance community. Carol is one of the top 3 finalist of Woman of Influence Award 2025.

Carol is instrumental in implementing ESG considerations throughout the investment process. She had served on the board of several investee companies offering practical governance experience relevant to stewardship and sustainability. She contributed hands-on experience in embedding sustainability into corporations to the Task Force on Green Insurance, where she actively contributed to the development of the Insurance Industry Climate Charter and climate risk disclosures in the insurance industry.

Carol possesses Bachelor of Business Administration (Information Systems Management) from the HKUST and Master in Investments from the University of Birmingham, U.K.

Elaine is Associate Director in the International Affairs and Sustainable Finance team at the Chief Executive Officer’s Office of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong. Her work focuses on international regulatory cooperation and the implementation of sustainable finance policies relevant to Hong Kong’s capital markets.

Elaine supports the SFC’s senior management in engaging with international regulators and standard‑setting bodies, including IOSCO and the Financial Stability Board, and contributes to policy discussions on sustainability disclosures, transition finance and market integrity. In Hong Kong, she is closely involved in cross‑agency work under the Green and Sustainable Finance Cross‑Agency Steering Group, with a focus on sustainability disclosures, transition and adaptation finance, and supporting market infrastructure such as data, assurance and capacity building.

Before joining the SFC in 2020, Elaine worked at MSCI in Hong Kong for over eight years and has more than 20 years of private sector experience in the financial services industry. Her background includes investment risk management, product development, client consulting and implementation. She moved into ESG work in 2015, supporting asset owners and asset managers in integrating ESG and sustainability risks into investment processes across Asia ex‑Japan.

Elaine holds a Master of Science in Applied Finance from Singapore Management University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore.

John Willis is Senior Director of Corporate Performance & Accountability at WBCSD, where he helps businesses embed sustainability into financial valuation and capital allocation to drive long-term value and competitiveness. With over 30 years in sustainable finance, including senior roles at the Tracker Group (home of Carbon Tracker and Planet Tracker), Sustainable Insight Capital Management, and Deutsche Asset Management (DWS), as well as Global Head of Equity Research at Deutsche Bank Securities. He brings financial market expertise to the challenge of making sustainability performance a genuine business advantage.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Demonstrate sustainable business strategies can pay, by driving competitiveness, resilience and value.
2. Make sustainability strategies investible by translating them into the language of capital markets.
3. Highlight credible transitions which turn ambition into corporate action.

As the Global Head of Financial Services, Fintech & Sustainability at InvestHK, the department of the Hong Kong SAR Government responsible for attracting Foreign Direct Investment, Mr. Leung’s mission is to attract investment and boost job creation in the financial services, fintech, and sustainability sectors in Hong Kong. Moreover, Mr. Leung and his teams also help enrich the ecosystem and contribute to raising the long-term competitiveness and innovation of the related sectors in Hong Kong. Mr. Leung achieves this goal through collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders – policy bureaus, regulators, financial institutions, investors, fintech and sustainability companies, associations, etc. in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and other major international financial, fintech, and sustainability hubs.

Prior to joining the government, Mr. Leung had a diverse private sector background as a serial tech entrepreneur, angel investor, fintech lecturer where his first data-related startup was established through seed investment from Credit Suisse. His startup served numerous world-renowned financial institutions in wealth management, insurance, personal finance, etc. Prior to embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, King was a management consultant at Booz Allen & Hamilton and KPMG Consulting in the US, as well as a venture capitalist at Innovate@, a technology fund jointly managed by Booz Allen & Hamilton and Lehman Brothers in the US.

King received his MBA in Finance and Strategy (honors) from the University of Chicago and BSc in Mechanical Engineering (honors) from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Feroz Sheikh is the Chief Information and Digital Officer at Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural innovation. Based in Basel, Switzerland, he drives the company’s IT and digital strategy, spearheading transformative initiatives to enhance food security, sustainability, and productivity in agriculture.

Feroz has been instrumental in advancing the company’s digital transformation, notably through the development of Cropwise, a digital platform connecting over 180 million acres of farmland worldwide. His leadership extends to Syngenta’s AI initiatives, which empower farmers with data-driven solutions.

Prior to joining Syngenta in 2018, Feroz was an accomplished entrepreneur, having founded and led multiple technology-driven ventures, securing venture capital funding and achieving successful mergers and acquisitions. He also contributed to philanthropic efforts, leveraging digital technologies to make education accessible to children in India.

As a passionate advocate for agricultural data standards, Feroz serves as Chairperson of the Board at AgGateway, a global non-profit consortium of over 200 companies driving digital connectivity in agriculture.

Feroz holds a bachelor’s degree from Delhi College of Engineering and completed the executive management program at the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode. His passion for innovation, rooted in early achievements like building a superconductor and a robotic arm in high school, continues to shape his vision for a sustainable agricultural future.

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 building in sustainable transportation and circular economy.

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 2026:

Deepen tradeoff discussions in sustainability-embedded business decisions in the board room

Aya Batyrbekova is Head of Sustainability Advisory Services for EMEA & APAC at ISS-Corporate, where she leads advisory engagements that help corporate issuers integrate sustainability into strategy, governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

With nearly two decades of experience, she works with companies across sectors to navigate evolving investor expectations and sustainability disclosure requirements, providing practical, business-focused guidance that supports long-term value creation.

Prior to joining ISS-Corporate in 2015, Aya held a variety of roles at ISS STOXX and MCSI spanning sustainability, governance, compensation advisory, and research services. Earlier in her career, she worked in business development consulting and international development, including with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Aya holds a Master of Science in Multinational Commerce and Finance from Boston University and the CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate.

Often described as an icon in Hong Kong’s legal sector, Teresa Ko completed a 37-year career with Freshfields ( 32 years as partner) , China Chairman, and founder of its Asia equity capital markets practice. Advised on numerous landmark IPOs and M&A transactions, she was the first woman to chair the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s Listing Committee, and held key public and international roles, including appointments with the SFC and HKMA, Co-Vice Chair of the IFRS Foundation, Chair of its Due Process Committee, and contributor to the establishment of the International Sustainability Standards Board. Co- founded Pedal Power, a cycling fundraiser supporting youth leadership, and founded Metier Minus, a registered charity promoting circularity in luxury fashion and empowering youth in HK . Currently she serves on the advisory committee of HKUST Business School, the finance and business committee of M+, and she is a Non-Executive Director of Chanel Limited.

Mr. Tang Ying Cheung, Eric (“Mr. Tang”) is an independent non-executive director, chairman of the Audit Committee and Sustainability Committee of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited.

Mr. Tang has over 35 years of audit and assurance experience, with clientele covering listed companies in Hong Kong, state owned enterprises, MNCs and SEC registrants. He has in-depth experience in consumer business industry and capital market transactions including initial public offerings, re-organisations, and strategic acquisitions. Mr. Tang was a Partner of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu from 1999 to 2022. He had held different leadership roles during his tenure which included National Leader of Consumer Business & Transportation Industry, National Leader of Audit Learning, National Audit Risk Leader, and National Professional Practice Director, and he had served as a member of Deloitte China Governing Board. Mr. Tang has been appointed as an advisor of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu since his retirement from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in 2022.

Mr. Tang is a Fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; a member of the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; a Certified Internal Auditor of the Institute of Internal Auditors; and an FSA Credential Holder recognised by the IFRS Foundation. He is a member of Honorary Advisory Panel, a Panel Convenor of Financial Reporting Review Panel and a member of Investigation and Compliance Committee of the Hong Kong Accounting and Financial Reporting Council.

Former CEO of TEDxAmsterdamWomen, Helen has spent years leading large-scale professional productions while directly curating and coaching speakers to translate powerful ideas into high-impact, world-class TED talks with clarity, authority, and emotional resonance.

Now based in Hong Kong as Regional Director at Punch Presentations, Helen works with executives, high-performing teams, and event leaders across APAC. As an active public speaker and experienced moderator, she offers an insider’s perspective on stagecraft. Using a playful, learning-oriented approach, Helen coaches individuals and groups to master public speaking, sharpen their communication skills, and excel as captivating panel members and moderators. This results in presentations and discussions that are top-quality, authoritative, and high-impact.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1) Raise awareness in every individual to live more consciously by knowing the impact their lifestyle has on the environment.

2) Provide actionable ideas on how to buy, use and dispose of food, packaging and household waste to turn awareness into long-term personal accountability

Professor Benjamin Horton is Dean of the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong and a leading coastal scientist specializing in sea-level change. He has received major accolades from the European Geophysical Union, American Geophysical Union and Geological Society of America. Professor Horton is a Fellow of both the Geological Society of America and the American Geophysical Union. He served as a Review Editor for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report, has been a contributor to the Conference of Parties (COP), and is currently the Principal Investigator of UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development project, promoting global coastal policy through scientific leadership and interdisciplinary research.

Francis Ngai is the Founder and CEO of Social Ventures Hong Kong. Since 2007, he’s been dedicated to impact design for the future urban city. His social innovation portfolio includes Hong Kong’s first venture philanthropy fund, Community Resilience Fund, Green Monday, Bottless, RunOurCity, LightBe affordable housing, Playtao Education, HATCH women empowerment initiative, COMM-ON co-caring space, Institute of Community Making, and COMSMOS impact consultancy, among others. Through impact strategy consulting and building collective platforms for corporates, family foundations, and government departments—including Airport Authority HK, Urban Renewal Authority HK, Swire Trust, Rosewood Hotel, Cathay Pacific, Standard Chartered, HK Management Association and Energizing Kowloon East Office—SVhk is committed to creating integrated impact solutions across all sectors in the city.

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.

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

Ivy Leung is the Executive Director of CarbonCare InnoLab (CCIL), an environmental charity dedicated to driving climate solution, community resilience, and sustainability education. Ivy leads organizational strategy centered on “climate justice” and “just transition,” connecting climate solutions with social services to protect vulnerable urban communities from the impacts of the climate crisis.

Bringing a versatile background across journalism, non-profit management, philanthropic grantmaking, and corporate social responsibility, Ivy has served at HandsOn Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, and Hang Seng Bank. This cross-sector experience underpins her approach to stakeholder co-creation, public engagement, and regional decarbonization strategies. She holds a Master’s degree in Cultural Management from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Hong Kong Baptist University.

My Sustainability Goal for 2026:

• Enhance climate resilience of the communities