Timothy Peirson-Smith

Independent Non-executive Director: FT Board Director Programme Asia Advisory Board at Financial Times

Timothy J. Peirson-Smith is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Executive Counsel Limited, a management consultancy in Hong Kong.

He specializes in corporate governance, public policy advisory, strategic communications, government relations, brand building/protection, crisis management, copywriting, and stakeholder engagement counsel for HK and international clients.

With a background in research science, Timothy facilitates open dialogue between project proponents and the public.

He has held various leadership positions in organizations like the British Chamber of Commerce and the Royal Geographic Society in Hong Kong.

Timothy is an experienced lecturer on corporate governance and crisis management for organizations like The Financial Times and HK tertiary institutions.

As a widely published business commentator, he covers topics ranging from climate change to CSR/ESG.

He is known for his expertise in crisis management, corporate governance, and stakeholder engagement on an international level.