Gabriel Lau
Senior Sustainability and Inclusion Manager, Wealth & Personal Banking @HSBC
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Sustainability and Inclusion Manager, Wealth & Personal Banking @HSBC
London, GB
Key Responsibility: • Led Wealth & Personal Banking (WPB)\'s 4 global businesses functions (Asset Management, Insurance, Private & Retail Bank) to execute the sustainable finance strategy, resulting significant portfolio growth.Strategy• Designed the Sustainable Retail Banking Strategy, led 18 markets to launch sustainable products and built a sizable sustainable lending balance.• Led the development of the WPB Sustainability Strategy, successfully aligning ESG objectives across the 4 diverse business functions and driving the creation of a unified purpose and strategic roadmap.Innovation• Established partnerships with climate tech organizations to develop innovative sustainable propositions, including ESG wealth advisory, sustainable consumption insights, and an EV switching assessment tool, empowering clients to make sustainable choices.• Measured the financed emission of the Mortgage portfolio and developed the real estate sector\'s decarbonization plan.Risk Management• Led the business functions to enhance greenwashing risk mitigation controls. Include setting sustainable product standards and communication guideline.Engagement• Regular speakers in staff engagement events, promote sustainability in the employee culture.
EDUCATION
University of Melbourne
PG Certificate, International Development
Imperial College London
MEng, Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT GABRIEL LAU
With two decades of experience in international banking, I have consistently managed global and regional business strategies. This has provided me with a deep understanding of and strong connections within diverse markets across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.I am adaptable and have successfully taken on pioneering roles in sustainable finance and digital banking.As an analytical and strategic thinker, I excel at identifying the \"big picture\" and developing robust macro-strategies. I am a curious and creative individual with a strong passion for innovation. I enjoy collaborating with technology companies to develop cutting-edge products.Furthermore, I am deeply committed to sustainability. I am a lifelong learner in this field, constantly seeking new knowledge and opportunities to generate positive environmental and social impacts.
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