Prepped Cities: We Cannot Predict But We Can Prepare

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Save the dateJuly 9, 20198:00 AM - 9:30 AMGMT+8 Add to Calendar

Venue Location

The American Chamber of Commerce in HK

1904 Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road
Central, Hong Kong SAR (China)

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Organizer: AmCham HK

Phone: +852 25306900

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Email: amchamevent@amcham.org.hk

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Disaster doesn't wait. Is your business prepared to face the uncertainties of today's ever-changing and volatile landscape? In today's world, staying safe is becoming increasingly complicated. Creating safe environments can be a real differentiator for those looking to invest in or attract talent to cities, certain neighborhoods and companies.

Join this presentation by Reed Hatcher, Head of Research at Cushman & Wakefield, who will present the results of the firm's inaugural Prepped Cities Index, examining the current state of preparedness of 17 major business centers in the APAC region. Following the presentation, Reed will be joined by Edward Farrelly, SVP, Real Estate Industry Lead Asia at Marsh who will share his views on Risk Management in the Real Estate sector. Stuart Mackenzie will discuss ERM's recent experience regarding safety in the wake of Typhoon Mangkhut as well as the role ERM is playing in helping companies assess their resilience to safety risks.

First 15-20 minutes is for networking

Light breakfast included

This event has been re-scheduled from June 25th

Hosted by the Real Estate Committee

Speakers

Reed Hatcher

Head of Research, Hong Kong at Cushman & Wakefield

Edward Farrelly

Senior Vice President, Real Estate Industry Lead Asia at Marsh

Edward Farrelly

Senior Vice President, Real Estate Industry Lead Asia at Marsh

Edward is responsible for coordinating, developing and monitoring the Marsh Real Estate Industry Practice Plan, which drives specialized, industry-led client servicing efforts for Real Estate firms across the region. He is intimately acquainted with the operational requirements and realities of firms in the industry, providing clients with tailored advice across the diverse range of risks faced by their businesses. Edward is also pivotal in facilitating interaction with other international Practice groups, wider MMC resources and the insurance market in general. As a recognized Real Estate leader, he collaborates with appropriate industry associations and co-ordinates marketing activities.

Prior to joining Marsh, Edward spent over 12 years with CBRE, which is also a Fortune 500 firm. There, he held leadership positions across several functions, including servicing of key accounts, providing advisory & transaction services, research, and business development. He specializes in identifying growth areas in Real Estate, drilling down to pinpoint opportunities and execute in accordance with clients’ requirements. He has advised on all manner of transactions in both Europe and Asia, across the client spectrum – Occupiers, Landlords, REITS, Investment Funds, Private Investors and Government Entities.

Stuart MacKenzie

Senior Consultant at Environmental Resources Management

Stuart MacKenzie

Senior Consultant at Environmental Resources Management

Stuart leads ERM Hong Kong’s Sustainable Finance Team providing clients with advisory services relating to environmental and social risks on projects. ERM is a leading pure play sustainability consultancy focussing on delivering a sustainable future with the world’s leading organisations. ERM is a recognised leader in providing EHS services to the real estate sector including services such as indoor air quality assessments including facilities management EHS services. We are also at the forefront of assessing climate change risk for real assets through the adoption of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures; ERM is helping companies across the banking, asset management, insurance, infrastructure, transportation, energy, & utilities sectors undertake scenario analysis, evaluate commercial consequences and prepare strategic responses to climate related events. We are working with companies to lower their climate-related business risks.

Tickets

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Member Price HKD 200

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HKD 380

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• All cancellations must be notified in writing at least two working days prior to the event, or six working days prior to the conference. No-shows will be charged
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