By assembling a diverse judge panel with backgrounds in academia, commercial sectors, technology, and industry associations, the ESG Inclusion Award can ensure a comprehensive evaluation process that reflects a broad spectrum of expertise and perspectives in the ESG domain.
Ir. C.S. Ho is the General Manager of BEAM Society Ltd, the Chairman of Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, a Barrister-at-law at the High Court of Hong Kong, and an Adjunct Associate Professor of the University of Hong Kong. Ir Ho had been working with Hong Kong Housing Authority as the Chief Building Services Engineer, and is now a Chartered Engineer, a fellow of the CIBSE and a Corporate Member of HKIE. He is now the Director of the Hong Kong Green Building Council, Co-Convener of Green & Sustainable Finance Committee of UNESCO HK Association and had also served as a committee member of the Electrical Division and the Building Services Discipline Advisory Panel of HKIE apart other community services.
Ms. Serena Mak is currently Executive Director, Sustainable Finance, Institutional Banking Group at DBS Hong Kong. She provides strategic direction and guidance on sustainable finance transactions while also fostering a culture of sustainability within the bank.
Prior to joining DBS, Serena was the Head of ESG Funding Asia for Home Credit, where she successfully contributed to the group’s sustainability-linked financing in Asia. She also held several positions at Goldman Sachs in Singapore and Hong Kong, with a focus on liquidity management across the APAC region.
Serena also serves as Board Governor and Honorary Secretary at Friends of the Earth (Hong Kong) and is on the examiner team for the Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) program by the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS).
Mr. Ricky Cheng is a seasoned professional at BDO, where he excels as the Risk Advisory Services. With over two decades of experience, Ricky specializes in internal audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance. His expertise spans various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and technology. Ricky holds a CPA designation and is known for his strategic insights and leadership in navigating complex risk landscapes. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and a respected thought leader, contributing to numerous publications. Ricky’s commitment to excellence and client service has solidified his reputation as a trusted advisor in the field.
Mr. Cyrus Cheung CPA (practicing), Partner, ESG Services at PwC, advises listed companies to develop and improve their ESG performance. He shares how a mindset of continuous learning took his career from audit to the global issue of sustainability.
Mr. Pascal Siu leads the Green and Sustainability research team at Our Hong Kong Foundation, focusing on green finance, green technology, economic and financial policies, and Greater Bay Area development. Passionate about sustainable policy advancement, he actively supports the green transition by engaging with academics, regulators, and industry leaders in Hong Kong and the GBA. An active contributor to public discourse, Mr. Siu regularly publishes insights in newspapers and frequently participates as a guest speaker, moderator, and panelist at universities and industry forums, where he shares his research findings and vision.
Prior to joining OHKF, Mr. Siu held economist roles at Natixis and within the Financial Secretary’s Office of the Hong Kong SAR Government. In these roles, he focused on monetary and fiscal trends in Greater China and Emerging Asia, alongside providing in-depth analysis of Hong Kong’s property market and macroeconomic forecasts.