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2026 Speakers

2026 Speakers

ReThink HK 2026 brings you insight and inspiration from 500+ expert speakers.

Mike Barry

Planeatry Alliance

Co-Founder

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.

Chris Brown

EnviroEvents (Rethink) Ltd

Founder & CEO

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Sustainability Goals for 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

Prof. Peipei Chen

City University of Hong Kong

Assistant Professor

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

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)

Head of Carbon and ESG, Markets

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.

Stacey Chow

Brunswick Group

Partner

Stacey advises on leadership transformation and corporate reputation strategies, with the goal to help organizations build long-term sustainability, resilience and competitiveness. Using her synergistic view anchored on public-private partnerships, she has advised major Asian conglomerates and Global Multinational Corporations, enabling them to mitigate risks, capture future value and lead positive change.

Stacey has over two decades of tri-sector experience in the government, international organization and corporate arenas, including at the World Economic Forum, the World Bank, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and has worked at the nexus of international development, trade and investment promotion, and sustainable infrastructure development.

She was previously selected as a 2012–2015 Global Leadership Fellow at the World Economic Forum and was selected as a “Woman to Watch” in 2023 by The Women’s Foundation and 30% Club Hong Kong Chapter. Stacey is a Board of Governors for the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Hong Kong, a member of the Sustainability Committee of AmCham, a member of the Sustainability Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, and a committee member of the 30% Club Hong Kong.

She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from UCLA, a Master’s Degree in International Political Economy from the London School of Economics (LSE) and a professional certificate degree in Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership. She is an experienced conference speaker and workshop presenter on future-proofing strategies for companies with a focus on trade and investment, innovation, sustainability and future of work trends.

Arnaud Dupoizat

International Finance Corporation

Division Director

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.

John Haffner

Hang Lung Properties

Deputy Director — Sustainability

John Haffner is Deputy Director – Sustainability, Hang Lung Properties, where he is responsible for formulating the Group-wide sustainability strategy and driving its execution. John is also Co-Chair of the ULI Asia-Pacific Net Zero Council. He has more than two decades of experience in cleantech, infrastructure and sustainability in Asia and North America, and is proficient in Mandarin. John was a World Fellow at Yale University, and has more than 20 publications on various topics including the environment, energy and international affairs.

My Sustainability Goal for 2026:

I hope Hong Kong will take initial steps towards developing and publishing a deep decarbonization model that would allow all stakeholders to compare transparently the abatement potential of various carbon reduction measures (including the technical feasibility and expected costs of such measures).

Patrick Ho

Swire Properties Limited

Head of Sustainable Development / Member of TNFD

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.

Miss Diane Wong, JP

HKSAR Government

Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology

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.

Yasushi Kinoshita

Green Building Japan

Chairperson

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 Kwok

Hong Kong Green Building Council and World Green Building Council

Board Director of HKGBC and WorldGBC

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.

Martin James Murray

Swire Pacific

Finance Director

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)

Scott Price

DFI Retail Group

Group Chief Executive

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.

Jing Wang

U.S. Green Building Council

Vice President, North Asia

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).

Ronald Young

Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Head of Sustainable Banking Development

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.