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Hong Kong Agenda

Thursday 23 April 2026

Johnson Stokes & Master (JSM), Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong

08:00 – 09:00

Registration, Networking, Meeting and Connections

09:00 – 09:10

Welcome and Setting the Scene

An overview of the day's proceedings from your Chair
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Chris Cummings
Founder, Wellbeing at Work
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09:10 – 09:25
Jason Leung

Welcome from our host partner

An introduction to the Summit from your Venue Host Partner
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Jason Leung
Partner & Co-Chair of Wellbeing Network
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09:25 – 09:50
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Keynote Address

Diaries of a Health & Wellness Coach: The Hidden Cost of Hong Kong’s Work Culture. Hear what corporate Hong Kong really says behind closed doors — the stuff employees don’t tell HR, and why it never makes it into leadership action — through the lens of a health and wellness coach on the ground. A raw look at what professionals are carrying, and why leaders still struggle to define what workplace wellbeing actually means.
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David Markham
Co-Founder, The Clubhouse Hong Kong
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09:50 – 10:30

Leadership Panel: Wellbeing as the Power Behind Performance, Culture and ROI

What is the association between workplace wellbeing and company performance? How can organizations leverage employee share plans as a practical strategy to drive tangible results by reducing financial stress? Where does emotional insight fit when building positive workplace cultures for business impact? What is the value of designing wellbeing programs as integrated experiences that are embedded throughout the employee journey? How can employers truly help people thrive and grow?
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Susie Bates
Chief People Officer, Weber Shandwick
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Lucy Newcombe
Chief People Officer, Computershare
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Mary Ann Coopera Andaya
Cluster Director of People & Culture, Accor
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Your Expert Panel Chair:

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Chris Cummings
Founder, Wellbeing at Work
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10:30 – 11:00

Mid morning Conversations & Refreshments

11:00 – 11:25
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How to Leverage Cultural Intelligence to Boost Employee Performance in the Workplace

What are the effects of ‘helping others to help yourself’ for employee performance in the workplace? How can core values as a living philosophy help employees perform better at work? Why does embracing challenging circumstances at work actually help employees’ wellbeing and lead to purposeful leadership?
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Prof. Roy Liang Tan
Professor of Practice in Management and Strategy, HKU Business School
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11:25 – 12:25

Leadership Workshops

A selection of hosted workshops, showcasing the latest solutions and innovation in employee wellbeing and mental health strategies
12:25 – 13:30

Lunch and Conversation Time

13:30 - 13:40
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Bupa Global - Audience Poll Results

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Dr Kathy Chow
Head of Clinical Operations, Bupa Global
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13:40 - 14:20

Leadership Panel: The Mental Health Insurance Dilemma – how can insurers, providers and employers work together to get the balance right for employees

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Dr Kathy Chow
Head of Clinical Operations, Bupa Global
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Heidi Jezard
Head of Commercial, Pacific Prime Hong Kong
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Dr Sharmee Shroff
Founder & Clinical Psychologist, Central Minds Hong Kong
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Your Expert Panel Chair:

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Hilleke van Osch
Managing Director, City Mental Health Alliance Hong Kong
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14:20 – 14:45
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Building the Neuroinclusive Workplace

How can organizations recognize the opportunity that integrating neurodivergent professionals can bring to an entire organization? Creating a neuroinclusive organization that includes individuals who are and who are not diagnosed with developmental conditions that fall within the neurodiversity spectrum. What are the drivers supporting advancement of neurodiverse professionals in the current marketplace and why they matter to their organization and industry. What are the leadership and teaming styles that can help enable neuroinclusion?
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Noelle Sinclair
Director, DiverseMinds
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14:45 - 15:05

Networking Break & Conversation

15:05 - 15:45

Leadership Panel: Inclusivity as the Driver of Wellbeing for All in the Asian Workplace

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Theresa Sham
Human Resources Director, Aqua Restaurant Group
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Hayden-Majajas

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Hayden Majajas
Global Head of DEI, Takeda Pharmaceutical
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Michael Chan
Responsible Business Lead, JSM
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Your Expert Panel Chair:

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Noelle Sinclair
Director, DiverseMinds
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15:45 - 16:20

Operationalizing ESG Through Preventive Workforce Health

As employee wellbeing becomes a critical component of ESG, organizations are increasingly integrating preventive workforce health into core operations to translate intent into measurable impact. By adopting data-driven, multidimensional approaches that address physical, mental, lifestyle, and ergonomic risks, organizations can enable early risk identification and targeted interventions. This not only improves employee health outcomes, engagement, and productivity, but also reduces absenteeism and healthcare costs. In doing so, preventive health becomes a strategic lever to strengthen the Social (S) pillar, enhance organizational resilience, and align workforce wellbeing with long-term sustainability and governance objectives.
Dr Subhasree Ray

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Dr Subhasree Ray
Section Head - Employee Wellness, TVS Motor Company
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16:20 - 16:30

Closing Remarks

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Chris Cummings
Founder, Wellbeing at Work
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16:30 – 17:30

Networking Reception