Markus Shaw

Markus Shaw has a history degree from Cambridge University and spent six years as a corporate lawyer in London, Singapore and Hong Kong, before joining his family business. He is active in civic society, having co-founded NGOs in the fields of better urban planning (“Designing Hong Kong” and “Walk DVRC”) and air pollution (“Clean Air Network”), and sits on the boards of several philanthropic organisations. Markus was a member of WWF’s International Board of Trustees from 2005 to 2015 and was Chairman of WWF-Hong Kong from 2000 to 2008. He was also a member of the Government’s Advisory Council on the Environment from 2004 to 2008.

People, not Vehicles: Planning Hong Kong’s Future
Cars don’t vote. People do. Markus Shaw will call for Hong Kong to have its politics aligned with the aspirations of its citizens, especially of the young people, for a healthier and more inclusive city. He will talk on urban planning, the need to reduce road traffic and the measures needed to address obesity, mental health, congestion,​ pollution and climate change​. The Walk DVRC initiative believes that through the partial pedestrianisation of Des Voeux Road Central, a decaying Central Business District can be revived and that this is a true placemaking opportunity where neighbourhoods can be created, economic gains can be achieved and Hong Kong’s culture and heritage can be showcased.