John Haffner

John Haffner is an experienced sustainability executive currently serving as the Deputy Director - Sustainability at Hang Lung Properties, a prominent real estate developer based in Hong Kong.12 Here's a detailed profile of John Haffner:

Professional Experience

John Haffner has an extensive background in sustainability and has worked in various roles across Asia and North America.1 His career highlights include:

• Deputy Director - Sustainability at Hang Lung Properties (January 2023 - Present)2
• General Manager - Sustainability at Hang Lung Properties (October 2019 - January 2023)2
• Founder and President of Haffner Group (April 2011 - October 2019)2
• Various consulting and advisory roles in sustainability, energy, and climate change2

Responsibilities at Hang Lung Properties

In his current role, John is responsible for:

• Formulating the Group-wide sustainability strategy
• Driving the execution of sustainability initiatives
• Contributing to Hang Lung's ambition to become one of the world's most sustainable real estate companies13

Education and Achievements

John Haffner has a diverse educational background:

• World Fellow at Yale University (2008)24
• B.C.L. and LL.B. from McGill University2
• M.A. degrees from Queen's University and Dalhousie University2
• B.A. (First Class Honors) from the University of King's College2

He was also recognized as an Asia Society Asia 21 Young Leader in 2011.2

Expertise and Skills

John brings to his role:

• Over two decades of experience in cleantech, infrastructure, and sustainability in Asia and North America1
• Proficiency in Mandarin1
• Extensive knowledge of climate change and energy law2
• Strong background in strategic planning and business development2

Publications and Thought Leadership

John has contributed to the field through:

• More than 20 publications on topics including the environment, energy, and international affairs1
• Speaking engagements on sustainability, geopolitics, and societal change1

John Haffner's LinkedIn username is johnhaffner1, where more details about his professional journey can be found.2