CSRHub Council Members

Ganga S. Dhanesh, PhD (National University of Singapore), is an Associate Professor of Public Relations in the Department of Communication at the University of Maryland. Her experience in the corporate and nonprofit sectors has informed her extensive research on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and strategic communication. Her work has been published in leading journals such as American Behavioral Scientist, Business Horizons, Journal of International Management, Management Communication Quarterly, Journal of Public Relations Research, and Public Relations Review. She has earned multiple research awards, is recognized as one of the most productive scholars in CSR-related public relations research and ranks among the top 2% of the most cited scholars globally. She serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Communication Management and is on the editorial boards of Business Horizons, Public Relations Review, and Journal of Public Relations Research. She bridges academia and practice by consulting for national and multinational organizations, speaking at industry events, and contributing thought pieces on strategic communication. Her work has been featured by The Institute for Public Relations (IPR), European Public Relations Education and Research Association (EUPRERA), and Dubai Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Dhanesh led Zayed University’s partnership with the UAE chapter of the UN Women’s Unstereotype Alliance and was the lead researcher for the first Global Capabilities Framework study in the Middle East.

Øyvind Ihlen is a Professor at the University of Oslo, Norway. He has authored or co-authored over 170 articles, chapters, and books, including the edited volumes Public Relations and Social Theory (2018) and Handbook of Organizational Rhetoric and Communication (2018). Ihlen has led two large cross-disciplinary research projects on the COVID-19 pandemic and is involved in the EU Horizon project PREPSHIELD, the COST network Alerthub, and the Crisis Communication Think Tank – International (CCTT). He is a former President of the European Public Relations Education and Research Association (EUPRERA) and the in-coming vice-chair of the Public Relations Division of the International Communication Association (ICA).

Genevieve Hilton has worked in corporate affairs and sustainability in the Asia Pacific region since 1994. She previously led ESG and communications in Asia Pacific for Lenovo, as well as Corporate Citizenship and External Communications Asia Pacific for BASF. Since retiring from the corporate world in 2022, she has become a full-time sustainability activist and writer. She is the co-author (as Jan Lee) of “Fairhaven – A Novel of Climate Optimism” (Habitat Press UK:2024) and a Senior Advisor for environmental and social activist organizations, as well as co-chair of the AmCham Hong Kong Energy & ESG Committee.

Brian Ho is a Partner, Sustainability Leader for Southeast Asia, and Sustainability Assurance Leader for the Asia-Pacific at Deloitte. With 20 years of experience in the field of sustainable development, he provides professional services to clients and is also responsible for driving Deloitte’s ESG services in the Asia Pacific region. He holds various positions in the sustainability field and actively promoting climate and sustainability development. Prior to joining Deloitte, he worked as a partner for eight years in the China division of an international professional firm and served as the China Regional Director for a sustainable development consulting company in the Asia Pacific region for ten years. In addition, he actively participates in sustainable education initiatives in the region and collaborates with educational institutions to drive development projects. He is also a doctoral candidate specializing in corporate governance and sustainability.

Patrick Ho is an experienced sustainability professional who has dedicated over 20 years of his career to the field of corporate sustainability, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and environmental management.

As the Head of Sustainable Development of Swire Properties, Patrick is responsible for formulating and executing a corporate sustainability strategy for the Company’s global operations. Through engaging stakeholders, setting targets and developing action plans, he leads a team to manage the full spectrum of the Company’s environmental, social and economic impact and to integrate ESG considerations into the business.

Patrick is a Chartered Environmentalist, a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) and a Certified Carbon Auditor Professional. He sits on the Board of Business Environment Council and Corporate Advisory Board of World Green Building Council, and is a Member to the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Expert Advisory Group for Building Sector.

Ms Agnes Hui oversees corporate communications of the Wharf (Holdings) Limited (HKSE: 0004) and Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited (HKSE: 1997) in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Ms Hui has over 30 years of experience in PR and communications, corporate sustainability, branding, events and crisis communications.

Before joining The Wharf Group, Ms Hui held senior PR and Communication positions at MNCs including leading market research firm AC Nielsen as Communications Director for Asia Pacific; and premier financial service company American Express International Inc as Regional Public Affairs & Communications Manager and Chief Liaison for American Express Philanthropy for Asia Pacific.

Ms Hui was President of PRPA (2021- Mar 2024) and a key driver of HKPR Awards 2023.

Ms Hui is advisor of the HK Council of Volunteering of Agency of Volunteers Service, a member of Women Executive Committee, HKGCC and a member of the Community Chest Public Relations Committee.

She provides professional advice to the PR courses developed at various tertiary institutions in Hong Kong and serves on the judging panel of a number of industry awards.

Virginie has dedicated her career to purpose-driven organisations, fostering collaboration between corporations, government, and civil society to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.

Originally a journalist, Virginie turned to communications to leverage her professional skills in addressing society’s needs. From e-health to sustainable development, she helped raise awareness and drive change on critical issues as a Communications and Marketing professional. Before joining SVIHK, she played a pivotal role in fostering a shared value cluster that brings together academics, public bodies, and private companies to spearhead sustainability initiatives in transport and energy infrastructure.

Passionate about impact and innovation, Virginie brings her strategic and operational expertise to Shared Value Initiative.

As President, Clara has transformed Ogilvy PR Hong Kong into a powerhouse of industry accolades including Campaign Asia’s HK PR Agency of the Year for three years running.

Passionate about shaping the way brands communicate, Clara has counselled leading brands on corporate reputation and integrated communications for 25+ years and spearheaded sustainability initiatives for clients across sectors. Clara has served on various boards and sits on the sustainability committees of Hong Kong Management Association and Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG). She is also a member of the Advisory Committee for Built Heritage Conservation.

She was named “Asia Pacific PR Agency Head of the Year 2024” in recognition of her professional achievement and industry contribution.