Main Plenary – Visions of Hong Kong – The Developers Perspective
Wed 23 Oct
10:15 AM — 10:45 AM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
A number of Hong Kong's leading real estate developers have expanded their focus beyond construction and leasing. They have taken a more holistic view, moving beyond buildings to take in public spaces, local amenities, and initiatives that bring residents together in order to adopt and revitalise entire neighborhoods, aiming to foster vibrant, livable communities. In this panel, hear directly from these industry leaders about their visions and approaches to placemaking and community development in the neighborhoods they shape, and the challenges they face as they look to the future.
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Managing Partner Hong Kong and Head of Real Estate Asia Pacific DLA Piper
Susheela Rivers is a real estate lawyer with over 28 years' experience of helping clients with complex, multi-faceted cross-border and domestic real estate transactions throughout Asia (including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam) and the UK. She advises on all aspects of structuring real estate investment and development portfolios including acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures and developments for stand-alone assets and…
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Head of Projects New World Development Company Limited
Edwin has over 27 years’ experience in the building industry, in which more than 21 years in the private property development sector. He specializes in optimizing the investment potential of developments, while promoting the best bespoke artisanal built environment for the community. As a developer with world vision, New World has always been implementing one-step further innovative solutions with professional consultants to improve the community…
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Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer Hysan Development Co. Ltd.
Mr. Lui is responsible for translating and executing the Group’s strategy and vision into operational and financial attainment, and driving the Group’s business growth, development and investment. He has over 30 years of experience as a senior executive in the property industry globally, covering acquisitions, development and asset management for residential, office, retail and large-scale mixed-use developments in Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas. Mr.…
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Chief Executive Hongkong Land Limited
Michael Smith joined Hongkong Land as Chief Executive in April 2024. Mr Smith has extensive experience in international real estate and finance with a proven track record in investment and capital allocation. Prior to joining Hongkong Land, Mr Smith served as Regional CEO of Europe and USA for Mapletree Investments. Under Mr Smith’s leadership, the Europe and USA business grew to over a third of…
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Director, Office Swire Properties Limited
Don Taylor is the Director and Global Head of Swire Properties' Office Portfolio, overseeing a portfolio of nearly 14 million square feet of completed office buildings and projects under development in both Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. He spearheads the transformative HK$16 billion Taikoo Place Redevelopment Project, which stands as Swire Properties' largest office development to date. With over three decades in the real…