Global Talent Summit · Hong Kong

Mr. Mathew Gollop

Managing Director
ConnectedGroup
Bio Summary:
Based in Hong Kong, and leading the ConnectedGroup since 2001, Mathew is an expert on the Hong Kong recruitment and talent scene. In addition to supporting the commercial sector in executive recruitment and search, he has also supported the development of the non-profit sector talent pool. He also works with government departments and initiatives to advise on talent related issues.

Full bio:
Mathew has been in the recruitment and search industry since 1997 and in Hong Kong (with ConnectedGroup) since 2001. In addition to leading the business, Mathew engages with clients to discuss their operational and market strategy from CEO's office down. He aligns ConnectedGroup's service offering across all functions and often operates as an account manager for key clients. In addition, Mathew has helped define and shape ConnectedGroup's social purpose and his team supports the not for profit community in Hong Kong, connecting talent to help amplify worthy causes including via their www.Recruit4Good.com initiative. Mathew is also a board member at the Fair Employment Foundation, Fair Employment Agency, SPCA Hong Kong and Chairman of the Board at International College Hong Kong.

Sessions

7 May, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM GMT +8 (45 Min)
Panel Discussion - Building a Global Talent Hub: The Formula for Success - Moderator
An inflow of diverse talents are key to sustainable economic growth and success, a globally recognized formula. With stiff competition worldwide, how do metropolitan cities maintain their status as global talent hubs? This panel will discuss the critical elements and strategies necessary for cultivating and maintaining a global talent hub, then zooming into how Hong Kong can forge its successful approach by leveraging its unique advantages and counterparts’ achievements. Key areas to be covered in the panel:
  • Understanding how global talent hubs in the rest of the world are shaping their talent attraction and retention strategies
  • Addressing talent flows, demographic shifts, and cultural trends among global talent hubs
  • Analysing the current and future opportunities Hong Kong offers to talents, including efforts and policies by the Hong Kong government to attract and retain talents
  • Drawing insights from global counterparts glean best practices and strategies for Hong Kong's talent ecosystem
7 May, 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM GMT +8 (1 Hour)
Panel Discussion - Creating a Corporate Culture: Embracing Global Talent - Moderator
For global talents to flourish long-term in a city, a genuinely inclusive and supportive city and corporate culture is vital. This panel will examine how corporations and institutions are cultivating unique corporate cultures that foster belonging, attracting and retaining global talent. Additionally, the discussion will highlight the significance of a positive and sustainable culture in driving organizational success and underscore Hong Kong's ambition to be a vibrant, welcoming hub for a diverse global talent pool. Key areas to be covered in the panel:
  • Understanding how global MNCs and institutions build international cultures that are still sensitive to the local context
  • Analysing current corporate cultures and their implications for the long-term development of global talents
  • Exploring strategies employed by governments and corporates to attract, include, and develop global talents
  • Offering best practices for building competitive advantages through multicultural, multilingual, adaptive, and embracing organizational cultures in Hong Kong