Mark de Silva is a Senior ESG Engagement Analyst in the Stewardship and Engagement team within HSBC Asset Management in Hong Kong and has been working with the financial industry since 2013. Within the team Mark is the thematic lead for climate change.

Prior to joining HSBC in March 2022, Mark worked as an Associate Director (ESG) for AIA Group, where he was responsible for the development of the Group's ESG strategy, reporting and engagement initiatives, including contributing to the development of AIA's Coal and Climate Policy. Prior to AIA, Mark worked as an ESG consultant for Business Environment Council, leading in the creation of sustainability strategies, policy development, stakeholder engagement and in conducting materiality assessments for Hong Kong listed companies. Mark is an EFFAS certified ESG analyst.

He has a Master's Degree in Development from City University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Lingnan University in Hong Kong.