The Hong Kong Inventory Alternate (HKEX) has appointed Paul Chow in a newly-created function as group chief sustainability officer.
In line with an organization announcement in November, Chow has change into accountable for driving the event of sustainability methods that align with HKEX’s “objective and long-term objectives”, to assist make sure that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are integrated into all facets of HKEX’s operations, insurance policies, and tradition.
As well as, he could have oversight of HKEX’s sustainability division and initiatives, together with the core local weather carbon market.
Chow will even proceed in his present function main the group’s authorized and secretarial providers capabilities as HKEX’s group normal counsel.
In the meantime, Jeffrey Ng was promoted to group chief communications officer on the HKEX.
HKEX chief government officer Bonnie Chan, mentioned within the announcement: “Sustainability sits on the core of all that we do, and Paul is completely positioned to steer the group’s efforts on this important journey, together with his excellent management and strategic considering capabilities, in addition to his deep understanding of sustainable finance and regulatory frameworks.”
Chan added: “I’m additionally happy to have Jeffrey main our communications operate – over the previous yr he has been directing the group’s inside and exterior stakeholder engagement priorities with distinction, and I’m assured that he’ll assist additional elevate HKEX’s repute in international markets in his new function.”
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