ESG Integration: Virtual Forum

Opening Speech

Jonathan Lai

Chairman at China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association

Chairman of the EDUC Advisory Committee of Hong Kong Baptist University

Mr. Jonathan Lai is the Chairman of the China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association and the EDUC Advisory Committee of Hong Kong Baptist University. He has been a school head of two secondary schools in Hong Kong after leaving the HK-SAR Education Bureau before the turn of the century.  He is now the principal of his alma mater, Lee Kau Yan Memorial School.

Mr. Lai has immense interest in studying the governance of public organizations and exploring ways to get these public corporations such as schools connected with the community and the global environment. He holds a Master Degree in public administration conferred by the University of Hong Kong and one in Language Studies awarded by the Hong Kong Baptist University on top of his B.A. (Hons.) in Chinese and English granted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong. 

Keynote Speech

Professor Ho Shun Man, Simon 

President, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong 

Prof. Simon Shun-Man HO is the President of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK). He is a certified public accountant in the UK, Australia and Canada.

He is currently Chairman of the Hong Kong Corporate Governance Forum, Advisor of the One Hong Kong Foundation, Board Member of the Monte Jade Technology Association and the Hong Kong-ASEAN Economic Co-operation Foundation, Editor of the Asian Journal of Business Ethics and Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Business Ethics.

Previously, he was Vice Rector (Academic Affairs) of the University of Macau, Dean of the School of Business and Director of the Centre for Corporate Governance & Financial Policy (CCGFP) at the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), and Director of the School of Accountancy at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

He was the first Chinese awarded the Faculty Pioneer Award (described as Oscar of the business school world by the Financial Times) by the Aspen Institute, USA in 2008. He was elected as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics 2008 by Ethisphere, one of the world's most recognized bodies in business ethics and anti-corruption. In 2013, in recognition of his distinguished contribution to the CSR of Chinese family businesses, he was granted the Chinese Family Business Research Pioneer Award by the China Private Enterprise Economic Research Association, China. 

Grace Hui

Managing Director, Head of Green and Sustainable Finance, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

Grace Hui is the Head of Green and Sustainable Finance at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) with responsibility for the development of HKEX's green and sustainable finance programme. From 2013 to April 2020, Ms. Hui was the Chief Operating Officer of HKEX's Listing Division responsible for structured products & fixed income, primary market information, listing policies, listing enforcement and accounting affairs. Prior to joining HKEX, Ms. Hui was with UBS in various roles including Chief of Staff and Global Chief Operating Officer of UBS Legal & Compliance Department. Ms. Hui is an Honorary Adviser and a member of the Inspection Committee of the Financial Reporting Council; a member of both the Regulatory Oversight Board and the Sustainability Committee of The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants; and co-chairs the Market Development Work Stream of the Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agencies Steering Group established by Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Securities and Futures Commission.

Sammie Leung

Climate and Sustainability Leader, PwC Mainland China and Hong Kong

Sammie Leung is the Leader of Climate and Sustainability practice in PwC Mainland China and Hong Kong. With a team of 100+ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) professionals, the nationwide practice offers four key services: ESG Reporting, Green Finance, Climate Resilience and Transformation & Sustainability.

Sammie is a member of the Academy of Finance (AoF), the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Accountants (HKICPA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). 

Ryan Wong, SBS, IDS

Former Deputy Commissioner & Head of Operations, ICAC

Mr. Wong joined the Operations Department, ICAC in June 1977 as an Investigating Officer following his graduation from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He was appointed Director of Investigation (Government Sector) in February 2006 responsible for the direction and supervision of corruption investigation concerning the public sector as well as strategic development of intelligence and support including informant handling, undercover operations and witness protection related matters. He also represented the ICAC on the Interpol Expert Group on Corruption. In July 2012, he was appointed Deputy Commissioner and Head of Operations in charge of the Operations Department, where he has served for more than 38 years before he went on retirement in July 2015.

Mr. Wong has a Bachelor of Science Degree of CUHK and a Bachelor of Law Degree of the University of London.

In 2000, Mr. Wong was awarded an ICAC Distinguished Service Medal and in 2016 a Silver Bauhinia Star Medal by the Chief Executive, HKSAR.

Professor Man-Lai Tang

Associate Dean, School of Decision Sciences

Head and Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

BSC-DSBI Programme Director

Professor Man-Lai Tang is the Chairman and Professor of the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Insurance, and the Associate Dean of the School of Decision Sciences at the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. 

Professor Tang's research interests include biometrical research, medical statistics and statistical methods for sensitive surveys. 

He is currently the Director of the Big Data Intelligence Centre which aims to (i) undertake relevant, high-quality applied research in Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics, (ii) address the growing demand in industry for a fuller understanding of Big Data, and (iii) disseminate Big Data related knowledge to academic, practitioners and government units in Hong Kong.

Dr Chi-Kit Chan

Associate Professor, School of Communication, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

Director, Institute for Youth Sustainability Leadership

Dr. Chi-kit Chan is Associate Professor at the School of Communication, the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. He is also the Director of Institute for Youth Sustainability Leadership (IYSL), which is established by the University and aims to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among key stakeholders in Hong Kong, especially the youngsters. IYSL's activities connect the University and various communities, which are recognized by the Social Capital Builder Awards from the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund under the Labour and Welfare Bureau of Hong Kong government in 2020. Dr. Chan's research interests cover journalism, mass communications, and cultural identities. He publishes articles in various international academic journals. He also writes columns and makes commentaries for the media from time to time.