Jonathan Ly

Jonathan Ly, leads the Global Fragrance Business and Corporate Projects Department at Qeelin, fine jewellery house part of Kering Group. He notably heads the development of a new division with Kering Beaute and is in charge of the overall CRM and Data transformation journey. Besides, he also designed the overall House ESG strategy and is implementing a decarbonization roadmap to reach Kering’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% in the next decade.

Passionate about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Jonathan is also an Executive Board Member of Inspiring Girls Hong Kong (IGHK), a charity that empowers girls in their career development, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds and marginalized communities. IGHK connects students with diverse female role models directly in schools to address gender stereotypes and unlock the girls’ full potential.

French citizen, born and raised in Paris, with Chinese Teochew, Vietnamese and Reunion island origins, educated between Paris (ESSEC Business School) and Beijing (Peking University), Jonathan strives in bridging different cultures and generations altogether. He is President of ESSEC Alumni Hong Kong Chapter (170 active members in Hong Kong) since 2019 and is also part of the Events Committee of Les Lumieres de Paris International Institute Hong Kong Chapter, a club promoting the cultural exchange between France and Hong Kong.