About this role
ABOUT CLP
CLP was founded in Hong Kong in 1901, at a time when electricity was still a novelty worldwide. Today we power millions of homes and businesses across the Asia-Pacific region with over 8,000 employees. In Hong Kong, we operate a vertically integrated electricity business providing a highly reliable supply of electricity to over 80% of the city’s population. Outside Hong Kong, we invest in the energy sector on the Chinese Mainland, in Australia, India, Taiwan Region and Thailand. Our business spans the electricity value chain ranging from power generation, transmission and distribution to retail and smart energy services.
We have a diversified portfolio of generating assets that uses a wide range of fuels sources including nuclear, renewables, gas and coal. To meet the evolving needs of energy users in a world being reshaped by decarbonisation and digitalisation, we strive to embrace new opportunities and expand our horizons as we fulfil our purpose to Power Brighter Tomorrows.
Working Location: Kai Tak
Responsibilities
- To assist the CLP Holdings Company Secretary in leading and managing the corporate secretarial and governance affairs of the Group’s key subsidiary and business unit, CLP Power.
- To act as a trusted adviser to the Boards, Board Committees and senior management on corporate governance, regulatory and compliance matters.
- To oversee the planning and execution of Board and Committee meetings and ensure the effectiveness of governance processes across the Group, in particular, CLP Power.
- To lead and manage significant corporate transactions and projects, including mergers and acquisitions, restructuring exercises, disposals, financing transactions and establishment of new entities.
- To take the initiative to review, recommend and implement enhancements to the CLP Group's corporate governance framework, policies and practices.
- To oversee compliance with the Listing Rules, Companies Ordinance and other applicable regulatory requirements, and assess their implications on the Group.
- To lead governance transformation initiatives, including digitalization and the adoption of technology and AI solutions to enhance governance and corporate secretarial effectiveness.
- To develop and coach members of the corporate secretarial team and foster a high-performance governance culture across the function.
Requirements
- University degree and Chartered Member of The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute
- A minimum of 18 years’ relevant experience with at least 8 years’ experience in public listed company.
- Strong understanding of the Listing Rules, Companies Ordinance and corporate governance practices
- Strong understanding of the governance culture at CLP.
- Strong working knowledge of company secretarial practices and statutory compliance requirements.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to think critically and provide practical solutions to governance and compliance matters.
- Effective communicator who is able to speak with clarity, authority and respect with excellent written and spoken English and Chinese.