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 Architects (HKIA). Claude leads architectural design teams on predominantly mixed-use developments in Hong Kong and China, including high-profile projects such as 11 SKIES, which sets to become the new benchmark for premium retail, dining and entertainment (RDE) developments in Hong Kong, and Site 3 New Central Harbourfront, a future iconic landmark and a social destination dedicated to public enjoyment along the harbourfront promenade. Passionate about design, Claude manages a weekly design review workshop for the studio which ensures quality standards are maintained across projects. Forward-thinking, he regularly shares his design insight in the industry on topics ranging from AI, smart cities and increasing social currency to the evolving nature of RDE hubs.

Speaking at

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

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

Ms. Chelsea Perino, The Executive Centre

Mr. Chan Yau Chong, CarbonCare InnoLab

Mr. Mathew Gollop, ConnectedGroup

Mr. Claude Touikan, Lead8

Ms. Luye Yang, Darchi Architects

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.