BEC Leadership Networking Series: Role of Digitalisation in Achieving Net Zero

Event Date
3 Nov 2023
Event Time
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Venue
BEC Auditorium
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Digitalisation has become a key driver of sustainability efforts, revolutionising industries and enabling transformative change in today’s world. In this Leadership Networking Series, themed “Role of Digitalisation in Achieving Net Zero”, our speakers will share their perspectives on how digitalisation can accelerate the journey towards a net-zero future. The audience will be able to gain insights into leveraging digital technologies and innovative solutions to optimise energy consumption and foster sustainable practices.

 

Speakers

Mr Jens-Peter Brauner
Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Mobility Hong Kong

Jens-Peter is an expert in the transportation sector for 30 years and a Fellow of IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology).
 
He has degrees in electrical engineering and economic psychology, because for him, technology and people belong together, especially when it comes to digital transformation and the application of artificial intelligence.

By living and working throughout Europe, America and Asia, he became passionate about diversity and leveraging cultural synergies for the development of disruptive innovations. As the CEO of Siemens Mobility in Hong Kong, he is working with his team and local partners to turn Hong Kong into a sustainable and smart city.

Holding patents by himself, he is always looking for bright ideas and supports talents and their visions. And still today he is dealing with latest technologies and is using AI for developing apps by himself, just for fun.

 

    

Mrs Jing Lei
Managing Director, Hong Kong, PALO IT

Jing’s passion lies in connecting people, technology, and business opportunities.

Over the past few years, she has been fortunate enough to conduct over 100 business projects across France, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, and Mainland China.

As a global citizen and super connector across diverse industries her goals at PALO IT are to help both individuals and organizations evolve and embrace new technologies and use business as a force for the greater good. 

She has been advocating actively to advise businesses to integrate ESG and sustainability frameworks into their digital service design.

 

Mr Henry Poon
General Manager, WCL Solution Limited

Mr Henry Poon is the General Manager and Founder of WCL Solution Limited, an esteemed IT solutions provider specializing in digital transformation for a wide range of industries. Leveraging his decade-long experience in the IT industry, Henry has successfully led numerous digital transformation projects, demonstrating his extensive expertise and broad practical experience.

Before dedicating his full attention to WCL Solution, Henry gained considerable experience across various sectors, including trading, manufacturing, logistics, higher education, government, and medical services. His exposure to diverse software types and rigorous business operations worldwide inspired him to create a comprehensive electronic content management software native to Hong Kong. This software aims not only to reduce dependency on paper and manual tasks but also to leverage technology in embracing sustainability and people needs, aligning with Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

In addition to his professional career, Henry contributes to social sustainability as an Enterprise Advisor under the CLAP program created by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, fostering an ecosystem that bridges the gap between education, community, and business sectors to facilitate youth transition from school to work. His multi-faceted role as an experienced IT professional and a committed social contributor reflects his dedication to both technology and community development.

 

 

Programme

Time

Activity

4:30 – 4:45p.m.

Sharing by Mr Jens-Peter Brauner, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Mobility Hong Kong
4:45 – 5:00p.m.

Sharing by Mrs Jing Lei, Managing Director, Hong Kong, PALO IT

5:00 – 5:15p.m.

Sharing by Mr Henry Poon, General Manager, WCL Solution Limited

5:15 – 5:30p.m.

Q&A

5:30 – 6:00p.m.

Networking

 

Successful registrants will be notified separately. For enquiries, please contact us at event@bec.org.hk or 2784 3958.