Paddy Balfour

Paddy has spent 20 years in the executive search and recruitment sectors with experience of working across multiple markets in the APAC region. At Acre he has overall responsibility for the growth of APAC business. He has relationships across the finance and commercial sectors, and has a specific focus on sustainable and impact investment. This includes working with banks, insurers, pension funds, investment managers, private debt, equity & real asset funds, family offices and foundations.

The changes I would hope to see in Hong Kong for 2024-2025 include:

1. Enhancing corporate governance for sustainability by ensuring that at least 70% of major corporations in Hong Kong adopt comprehensive sustainability reporting and set clear goals for 2025.
2. Investing in people and talent to embed sustainability into every business function, driving impactful change and equipping businesses with the knowledge and skills needed to transform their operations.
3. Reducing carbon emissions by implementing stringent policies around the use of renewable energy sources by promoting energy efficiency in buildings and supporting the transition to electric vehicles.