The Journey of Implementing Smart Facilities

Kannas Lau is the Head of Property Technology at Worldwide Envision Centre (WEC), the leading provider of IoT (Internet of Things) and ESG solutions in the field of property management.

Prior to joining WEC, Kannas gained extensive experience working with luxury hotel chains. This experience has equipped her with excellent communication skills, the ability to observe customer needs, and a proven track record of providing tailored solutions and quality service.

Kannas is a certified ESG Planner and holds a Master of Science degree in Digital Marketing. Her diverse background and expertise have enabled her to develop a strong commitment to introducing innovative PropTech solutions that empower industry players achieve their ESG goals.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
• RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
• PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

Kirsty Howard is a highly skilled and experienced Real Estate professional with expertise in various areas, including organizational leadership, business development and client management. Kirsty is in her 10th year at JLL, having joined in 2014, when she moved to Hong Kong from New Zealand. Prior to joining JLL Kirsty worked for a Real Estate investor in Auckland, New Zealand.

Kirsty has a deep understanding of JLL’s business and leads a portfolio of multi-national clients as a Managing Director on the Asia Pacific Leadership team. Predominantly working with organizations in the financial sector, Kirsty has strong operational knowledge, fantastic client relationship skills and a deep understanding of Account Management. Kirsty has also worked in Office Leasing advisory, in a business development role supporting the delivery of transactions, managing regional and global client relationships and providing access to JLL’s many other occupier and investor products and service lines.

Outside work, Kirsty enjoys spending time with her husband, and their two boys. Despite being full on with mum duties, she enjoys taking precious time out to practice pilates, and socialize with friends.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• A stronger focus on the S in ESG
• Businesses shifting from using Sustainability as a marketing strategy to a transformative change

Henry is the Regional Sales Manager for HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) business in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau focusing on Banking & Finance, logistics, commercial real estate and government sectors. Henry has over 10 years of experience in the physical access security industry, working for system integrators and product manufacturers.

Since joining HID in 2018, Henry has been working closely with HID partners and managing physical access control projects with our end customers. Henry graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), majoring in Marketing from City University of Hong Kong.

Tim Mak is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in construction, property, and technology.

Tim possesses deep expertise in implementing digital transformation initiatives, leveraging AI and machine learning to effectively address partner needs. He is particularly focused on improving operational efficiency and helping partners achieve business goals.

In his current role as the Head of Sales and Business Development at JEDI, Tim Mak holds the responsibility of managing client demands and implementing tech partnership integration strategies to drive product and solution development. He also plays a crucial role in assisting customers across the APAC region in achieving their ESG goals and reducing carbon emissions through energy optimization for commercial buildings and infrastructure.

Throughout his career, Tim has accumulated significant experience in the construction, property development, and facility management sectors. He has held key positions, including a senior finance role at Gammon Construction and the Senior Customer Experience Strategy Manager at Hongkong Land.

Tim has also honed his skills in finance and banking, specializing in accelerating start-ups into scale-ups and establishing digital product roadmaps to foster business growth through digital transformation strategies. His contributions to organizations such as livi Bank, where he served as the Head of Strategic Planning and Loyalty. Additionally, Tim has held the role of Senior Consultant of Group Audit and Risk Management at Jardine Matheson.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• To create sustainable workspaces and public areas that promote a healthier and more productive environment for all by offering tools that better understand the needs of tenant, their behaviors, and prioritize occupant well-being in commercial buildings.
• To contribute to a future where Hong Kong’s commercial buildings become leaders in sustainability, through the adoption of energy-efficient practices and leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to pave the way towards a greener future, ensuring clean air and a clear blue sky for the next generation to thrive and enjoy in Hong Kong.

Ir. Peter Mo (MHKIE, MIET, Chartered Engineer, Chartered Marketer) is the Head of Marketing of Schneider Electric Hong Kong with 20+ years of experience in energy management and digitization. He began his career as an engineer and then progressed into varieties of work in Business Development and Marketing in local and regional (APAC) levels.
Peter is now responsible for Offer Marketing of Schneider Electric in Hong Kong and Macau, bringing new technology and innovation to the market.