Purpose is the new Profit. In recent years, purpose is emerging as a competitive advantage for attracting talent, keeping customers engaged, and enhancing the company’s image among stakeholders.
As we seek out relationships with companies that have a strong purpose carved out in their business framework, purpose-driven campaigns are moving to the top of the list of priorities for business communications.
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Kiri Sinclair
Founder & CEO
Sinclair
Sinclair
Founder & CEO
Known for providing expert insights, strategic counsel and creative solutions, Kiri is a trusted advisor in marketing communications, reputation management and crisis communications in the Asia Pacific region. Her 25+ years of experience leading brands to success across Asia have made her a highly sought-after commentator and conference speaker internationally.
Kiri is Founder & CEO of Sinclair, which she established in 2009 and has since built into a multi-award-winning, regional marketing communications agency. A strong advocate for the value of integrated communications and the importance of protecting and building reputation, she holds industry Board positions with The Marketing Society, PRCA APAC and PRHK, is a Fellow of the PRCA and is a member of Tatler Asia’s 2025 Gen.T Tribe. In the wider community, Kiri is on the Hong Kong Baptist University School of Communications Advisory Committee, the ReThink HK Foundation Advisory Board, and is a Mentor for the University of Hong Kong Business School’s Master’s students.
As agency leader, Kiri is responsible for Sinclair’s strategic regional growth, team-first culture, and the innovative business and client strategy the agency is renowned for. She mentors the Sinclair team, who are based out of offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore, fostering a forward-thinking, creative and solutions-based approach to marketing and communications. Kiri strategically advises clients across the corporate, consumer, luxury, public and NGO sectors. She leads the development of creative growth strategies on both a regional and local level, and advises on sensitive reputational issues for world-leading clients.
Kiri was listed in Tatler’s Asia’s Most Influential in 2021, named PR Agency Head of the Year by Campaign Asia in 2018 and Agency Leader of the Year by Mumbrella in the same year. These accolades compliment the 100+ awards the agency has been bestowed, which include Greater China B2C Agency of the Year and Greater China B2B Agency of the Year by Campaign Asia 2022, Public Relations Agency of the Year 2020 by Marketing Magazine, Hong Kong SAR PR Agency of the Year 2021 and 2020 by Campaign Asia, and Greater China PR Consultancy of the Year 2018 by Campaign Asia.
Born in Hong Kong, Kiri earned her MBA from the University of Hong Kong. An insatiable curiosity, passion for life, and dedication to working with individuals and organisations that are creating positive change in the world, are the leading forces that drive her forward.
Chloe Kwok
Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer
Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer
In the capacity of Managing Director of BSH Hong Kong, Chloe Kwok is leading the business of the home appliances manufacturer with renowned brands including Bosch and Siemens.
Over 15+ years of experience in Commercial Sales and Marketing in world-class multinational corporations. Extensive experience in business transformation, strategic planning, brand marketing as well as category & channel development with a proven track record in delivering outstanding business results.
Always thrive in environments that value clear direction, energy, optimism, and positive spirit. Capable of generating compelling strategies that translate into actionable items and results. High level of agility and commitment well-recognised by working partners and stakeholders.
Inspire and lead the people through a strategic vision and purpose. Coach team members to strive towards a common goal. Embrace servant leadership, and get passionate in people development.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Hong Kong continues to strive for carbon neutrality and protect the climate and environment with collective effort and through collective actions
Lynne Mulholland
General Manager, Corporate Affairs
General Manager, Corporate Affairs
Lynne is General Manager, Group Corporate Affairs for The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH), a publicly listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and owner-operator of The Peninsula Hotels, The Peak Tram, The Peak Tower, The Repulse Bay and other luxury properties around the world. Lynne has global responsibility for crisis communication and issues management, corporate communication, financial communications, media relations and public affairs for the HSH group.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
In a personal capacity, I am currently Vice Chair of the Special Needs Network Hong Kong (SNNHK). I would like to see more inclusion, understanding and opportunities for children with special educational needs in our community.
Victoria Wisniewski Otero
Founder & CEO, Resolve Foundation, Representative, Voice for Social Good
Founder & CEO, Resolve Foundation, Representative, Voice for Social Good
Victoria Wisniewski Otero is the Founder & CEO of Resolve Foundation, a Hong Kong s88 nonprofit established in 2017 to inspire, empower and connect emerging community leaders for inclusive social change.
Victoria is also one of the co-founders of Voice for Social Good, a volunteer-led group of a dozen nonprofit leaders committed to promoting cross-sector collaboration, open exchange and learning, in order to build an inclusive, stronger and resilient nonprofit sector to serve the Hong Kong community. Voice for Social Good came together as a result of COVID-19.
Previously, she worked at Justice Centre Hong Kong, the Center for Economic and Social Rights in Madrid and UN HABITAT in Kuwait. Victoria has sat on advisory groups for CIVICUS Solidarity Fund and Pil-Net’s Law for Change student competition. For her community work, she was selected in 2018 for the prestigious Generation T List and in 2020 received AmCham’s Women of Influence Award.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
My lifelong goal is that everyone can feel empowered to take everyday action to make their community more inclusive, and for Hong Kong to be a place where everyone feels they belong. For the coming year, I hope to forge more avenues to attract talent to the social purpose sector and give these dedicated individuals pathways for development and growth in service of the community. This means ensuring that the nonprofit sector has adequate funding and resources to work sustainably and holistically.
Benny Siu
CEO & Founder
Amazing Ace Consultant Company Limited
Amazing Ace Consultant Company Limited
CEO & Founder
Mr. Benny Siu, who is now CEO & Founder in Amazing Ace Consultant Company Limited, has serviced in the Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) for 15 years. Benny is a Chartered Environmentalist, Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner of IOSH (UK Institution of Occupational Safety and Health), Registered Safety Auditor and Registered Safety Officer.
Benny is also a Full Member of IEMA (UK Institution of Environmental Management Association), GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, IRCA Associate Auditor (Environmental, Energy, OSH and Quality Management) and Master degree holder of Environmental Management.
In the last decades, Benny has worked in the global market with exposure in Sustainability, Safety and Quality Assurance career for the aviation, ground service handling and locally for the Business Environment Council (BEC), Occupational Safety & Health Council (OHSC), construction developers and several contractors in Hong Kong. He is delighted to share his corresponding views and develop networking with the fellow industry partners.
With over a decade in his leadership at Hong Kong’s largest cargo handling firm, Benny has spearheaded operational excellence, stringent quality assurance, and industry-leading safety standards. Now transitioning into an independent advisory role as a Chartered Environmentalist, he specializes in decarbonization and energy optimization—helping organizations navigate the transition to sustainable operations with measurable efficiency gains, regulatory compliance, and net-zero strategies.
My Sustainability Goals for 2025:
PRHK is a modern and forward-looking industry organisation for PR and communications professionals in Hong Kong. It represents, champions, promotes and supports the Hong Kong public relations and communications industry, its professionals, its affiliates, its academic institutions and their students.
Our sustainability goals for 2025:
– Champion ESG Communications in Hong Kong and beyond
– Educate our professionals and the wider HK industry on best practice in ESG Communications, hosting forums, events and though leadership opprotunities
– Be an agent of change