Daniel Chan

Daniel Chan is the Field Quality & Excellence Director and Sustainability Lead at Jardine Schindler Group (JSG), based at the Group Headquarters in Hong Kong. In his current role, he takes the lead to drive initiatives in field quality, operational excellence, and sustainability, with a focus on enhancing safety, performance, and environmental outcomes across the organization. As Sustainability Lead, he also supports efforts to advance low carbon and resilient practices within the built environment.

Daniel joined Jardine Schindler in 2003, following an earlier role as a Project Engineer with Mitsubishi. He began his career in engineering and project management, progressing from Senior Project Engineer to Project Manager, before moving into leadership roles in Jardine Schindler Macau as Projects Director and subsequently Field Operations Director.

In 2010, he was seconded to Jardine Schindler Taiwan, where he served as Product Line Manager for New Installations and later as General Manager. Upon returning to Hong Kong in 2012, he was appointed Projects Director and subsequently took on broader responsibilities overseeing New Installation fulfilment and Sales Engineering across Hong Kong and Macau. Since 2017, Daniel has held senior technical leadership roles with regional responsibilities spanning Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, covering safety and quality operations. His career reflects a strong track record in operational leadership, technical excellence, and the integration of sustainability into business practices.

Beyond his corporate role, Daniel actively contributes to the industry in Hong Kong. He has served with organizations including the Lift and Escalator Contractors Association and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, and currently holds roles with the Vocational Training Council, the Pacific Asia Lift and Escalator Association, and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.

Daniel holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in industrial engineering and industrial management. He is a Registered Lift and Escalator Engineer in Hong Kong, a Chartered Engineer in the mechanical discipline, and a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Hong Kong can work out a better roadmap in supporting the waste management handling including the governance on the industrial waste collection and recycling
• Green energy promotion to encourage enterprise can find ways to easily access to get Green Energy instead of buying Renewable Energy Certificate
• Policy to encourage the E&M equipment upgrade/modernization shall have the energy efficient product/system feature