Afternoon Breakout – IDEATE 5: Talent Magnet: How Diversity Drives Organisational Success

Wed 23 Oct 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Starting in 2019, Hong Kong experienced a net outflow of professionals, this has impacted the diversity of the working population in the city, and while population figures have risen since the end of Covid restrictions, the diversity profile has shifted. The challenge for Hong Kong as an international business hub is to attract and retain global talent, to nurture emerging Hong Kong leaders, and to promote diverse representation across gender, ethnicity and origin.

In this engaging session, industry leaders will share how their companies are driving meaningful change in representation and creating inclusive working environments. Our conversation will also delve into the barriers hindering diversity and discuss the incentives needed to attract top talents. Be part of the conversation as we navigate the path towards diversity in leadership and its positive impact on organizational performance.

Speakers

Moderator

Ms. Chelsea Perino

Managing Director, Global Marketing & Communications The Executive Centre

Chelsea Perino graduated with an undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Linguistics from NYU and Masters Degree in Public and Organizational Relations with a focus on digital communications and brand strategy. After a solo 4 year trip around the world, she then spent the next 4 years leading digital strategies for global brands such as Pernod Ricard and Samsung, both in New York City and Seoul,…

Speaker

Mr. Chan Yau Chong

Chief Executive Officer CarbonCare InnoLab

Mr Chong Chan Yau 莊陳有先生, MBE Co-founder and CEO CarbonCare InnoLab Mr Chong Chan Yau is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of CarbonCare InnoLab, a member of the Board of Director of Climate Finance Asia, and Chairman of Dialogue in the Dark (HK) Foundation. Mr Chong is a graduate from the University of Hong Kong. He obtained a Master's degree in Information Systems from…

Speaker

Mr. Mathew Gollop

Managing Director & Head of ConnectedSearch ConnectedGroup

With 27 years in the search industry, Mathew heads ConnectedGroup (55+ staff). He developed and refined the firm's end-to-end methodology, focusing on optimising processes and implementing solutions that drive scalable growth. He has also established the firm’s social purpose and launched www.Recruit4Good.com. He is currently focused on their retained model (ConnectedSearch) and is building CG’s ESG & Sustainability specialism for APAC.

Speaker

Mr. Claude Touikan

Co Founder & Executive Director Lead8

Claude is a Co Founder and Executive Director of Lead8. A Madagascar-born Chinese-Canadian, Claude has dedicated his career to the practice of architecture and design. Claude is on the Board of Trustee of Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Continuing Education Commitee. He is also registered member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, L’Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ) and the Hong Kong Institute of…

Speaker

Ms. Luye Yang

Senior Manager Darchi Architects

Yang Luye is the senior manager at Darchi Architects, with focus on overseas education consultancy services. Prior to this, she was a project manager at CUHK and AECOM Hong Kong. Before relocating to Hong Kong in 2019, she was a consultant in the World Resources Institute Beijing office, focusing on sustainable urban development and transportation. She also has a background in residential architectural design and…