The Italian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and Macao in collaboration with the Women's Leadership Network Committee (WLN) will be hosting our second in-person event of the year, we will be discussing what ESG and sustainability means in the post pandemic environment and how leaders can most effectively address them. 

Unlike sustainability which can mean different things to different companies, ESG provides a specific set of criteria — namely, environmental, social, and governance — that companies can measure and report against, making it a much more specific and data-driven tool against which to measure one's results and activities. During this event we will discuss how leaders can achieve these goals interdependently; creating good jobs, promoting gender equality, helping the environment as well as having good client relationships without compromising its investment principles.

About the WLN Committee

Supported by the Italian Chamber of Commerce the Women's Leadership Network (WLN) is a network of women professionals based in Hong Kong. WLN Members regularly get together for networking events, business seminars on career advancement and informal gatherings. 

The panel will host experts across different industries to provide interdisciplinary approach to the topic:

• Gabriel Wilson-Otto, Head of Sustainable Investing Strategy, Fidelity International 

Leading the global development of sustainable investment frameworks, policies, proprietary tools and product offerings in Fidelity. Gabriel works closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to support Fidelity's sustainable investment ambition and to develop solutions for clients. 

• Kevin Angelini, Head of Strategy and M&A APAC, Zurich Insurance 

He joined Zurich in 2019 and has driven strategic initiatives, identified and executed inorganic opportunities and new partnerships. He worked for over 10 years in Generali where he worked in several markets (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Italy) and built up their regional Strategy and M&A function.

• Calvin Lee Kwan, Head of Sustainability and Risk Governance, Link Reit

Has over 15 years of expertise and is currently Director of Sustainability and Risk Governance at Link Asset Management Limited, Dr. Kwan is responsible for developing and executing the Group's long term sustainability strategy and overseas progress by implementing a dynamic, decentralised risk management system. 

• Davide De Rosa, Managing Partner, Gianni & Origoni

For more than 15 years, Davide has been advising on complex matters of legal and commercial significance across border and business sectors and primarily spanning EU and Asia. Davide now deals with international commercial disputes and advises foreign investors in their cross border commercial arrangements and transactions in Hong Kong, China and Europe, with a particular focus on Italy.

He is Vice Chairman of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

and Macao, and Chairman of the Europe Committee of the Hong Kong

General Chamber of Commerce.

• Moderator: Gloria-Shum Friedenberg, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Children's Medical Foundation and Chair of Women's Leadership Network

Gloria has over 15 years of experience internationally covering Hong Kong, Greater China and the United States. Before joining CMF, Gloria was Hong Kong & South China Director at AVPN where she focused on venture philanthropy. In the private sector. She advised corporations and non-profit organisations on critical issues, regarding their strategy, government relations, marketing, operations and sustainability.

Kindly note the following:

• Participants are required to scan the "LeaveHomeSafe" mobile application upon arrival
• Participants are required to have received all 3 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
• Participants are required to be seated during the event
• All the upcoming Chamber events will be subject to the latest Hong Kong Government safety and social distancing measures. We will keep our guests updated about the final arrangements following the indicated guidelines. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Terms and Conditions:

• Reservations in advance are required. Please consider your booking confirmed unless notified otherwise.
• Cancellations must be provided in writing to: icc@icc.org.hk at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the event. No shows will be charged.
• This event is closed to the media.
• By attending this event, you agree to be photographed, recorded, and/or filmed and give permission to use your likeness in promotional and/or marketing materials.
• The event will be cancelled if the No.8 Typhoon Signal (or above) or the Black Rain Storm Signal is hoisted.
• For further information, please email icc@icc.org.hk