Talent in Sustainability: Addressing the Skills Gap in Hong Kong
Hosted by the Sustainability Committee

Talent in Sustainability: Addressing the Skills Gap in Hong Kong
Hosted by the Sustainability CommitteeAustCham’s Sustainability Committee is thrilled to welcome guest speaker, Paddy Balfour, Executive Director, Asia of Acre to discuss the topic of Talent in Sustainability: Addressing the Skills Gap in Hong Kong
Companies in Hong Kong are urgently seeking employees who can help them meet their sustainability goals, but finding the right skill set can be a challenge. To succeed in today's fast-paced and dynamic environment, employers need to adopt sustainable recruitment strategies that go beyond just filling open positions. This requires a shift in mindset from the conventional approach of hiring for skills and qualifications, to hiring for values and cultural fit.
Join us to learn more about:
- Ongoing developments in hiring
- Talent in Hong Kong
- Tools for organisations to attract and retain talent
- Pay increases in the ESG space
This is a Member-only event. Registration is free.
Please note: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) belong solely to the speaker, and are not representative of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.
Date:
Mon, April 24, 2023
Time:
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Location:
Zoom
Fees:
Member: $0.00
FREE
SPEAKER(S)

Paddy Balfour
Executive Director, Asia |
Acre
Paddy joined Acre in 2022 to lead the expansion of the Acre business in Asia-Pacific. Acre is a UK headquartered executive search, recruitment and advisory firm specialising in sustainability that was founded in London in 2003. The firm has since expanded to over 150 staff based across the UK, Europe, the US and Asia Pacific.
Originally from the UK, Paddy has spent over 15 years working across multiple markets in the APAC region with relationships in the finance and commercial sectors. At Acre, he is aligned with the growth of the regional business across sustainable finance, impact investing, sustainable energy and corporate sustainability practices, as well as developing the firm’s advisory proposition in the region.
Paddy has a BSc (Hons) in Geography from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne.