Gareth Hewett 利尚智
About Gareth Hewett 利尚智
Gareth Hewett is the Head of International ESG at PING AN in Hong Kong, a position he has held since 2022. With a background in communications and journalism, he previously worked at HSBC for 21 years and has extensive experience in public relations and business journalism.
Current Role at PING AN
Gareth Hewett serves as the Head of International ESG at PING AN, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on integrating environmental, social, and governance factors into the company's international operations. Additionally, he has been the Head of International PR at PING AN since 2018, where he oversees public relations strategies and communications on a global scale. His work in these roles is centered in Hong Kong SAR.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to his current roles, Gareth Hewett worked at HSBC for 21 years, from 1997 to 2018. He held the position of Head of External Communications for Asia, where he was responsible for managing the bank's communications strategy across the region. His extensive experience at HSBC contributed to his expertise in corporate communications and stakeholder engagement.
Background in Journalism
Gareth Hewett began his career in journalism, working at the South China Morning Post from 1990 to 1996. He held the position of Department Business Editor, where he was responsible for overseeing business news coverage. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in media relations and communication strategies.
Educational Qualifications
Gareth Hewett has a robust educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Politics from The University of Sheffield from 1981 to 1985. He then pursued a graduate diploma in Newspaper Journalism at City, University of London from 1985 to 1987. Following this, he completed an MBA at Warwick Business School from 2000 to 2007. Most recently, he obtained a Master's degree in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Leicester from 2014 to 2017.