The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has appointed Paul Chow in a newly-created role as group chief sustainability officer.
According to a company announcement in November, Chow has become responsible for driving the development of sustainability strategies that align with HKEX’s "purpose and long-term goals", to help ensure that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are incorporated into all aspects of HKEX’s operations, policies, and culture.
In addition, he will have oversight of HKEX’s sustainability division and initiatives, including the core climate carbon marketplace.
Chow will also continue in his existing role leading the group’s legal and secretarial services functions as HKEX’s group general counsel.
Meanwhile, Jeffrey Ng was promoted to group chief communications officer at the HKEX.
HKEX chief executive officer Bonnie Chan, said in the announcement: “Sustainability sits at the core of all that we do, and Paul is perfectly placed to lead the group’s efforts on this critical journey, with his outstanding leadership and strategic thinking capabilities, as well as his deep understanding of sustainable finance and regulatory frameworks.”
Chan added: “I’m also pleased to have Jeffrey leading our communications function – over the past year he has been directing the group’s internal and external stakeholder engagement priorities with distinction, and I’m confident that he will help further elevate HKEX’s reputation in global markets in his new role.”
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