BEC Forum Chair Announcement: Hadleigh Churchill
AustCham Shanghai is excited to announce the appointment of Hadleigh Churchill, Co-Founder and Managing Director, of member company hcreates as Chair of the Built Environment Industry Forum. As an active participant and supporter of the Built Environment Industry Forum’s activities over the years, Hadleigh brings a wealth of understanding and industry knowledge to the role of Chair.
As Chair, Hadleigh will work closely with the Chamber’s secretariat and its members to drive value and engagement for members in the sector encompassing companies in construction, property, design, architecture and more. We look forward to working closely with Hadleigh in the year ahead and encourage all Built Environment members to reach out directly to stay up to date on forthcoming activities.
About Hadleigh
Hadleigh is the Co-founder and Managing Director of hcreates an interior design studio based in Shanghai. The studio is well-known for designing many of Shanghai's favourite restaurants and bars as well as retail, lifestyle, and workspaces. hcreates has twice been included in the Architectural Digest list of the top 100 design firms in China.
Before starting hcreates, Hadleigh was an Account Director for a international advertising agency which brought him to Shanghai to support a global client on the 2008 Olympics. Hadleigh then transitioned into a career in healthcare and risk management as the China Sales and Marketing Director for International SOS, helping global companies take care of their employees in challenging environments. This love of creative problem solving, working with experts, and helping clients achieve positive outcomes, propelled him to founding hcreates with his architect wife Hannah in 2012.
About hcreates
hcreates is an interior design and consulting studio based in Shanghai, designing projects across China and increasingly across Asia since 2010. The practice works with like-minded clients to achieve spaces that are designed to enhance one's environment and leave people feeling stimulated and inspired. Well-known in Shanghai for creating contemporary restaurants and bars, hcreates continues to develop a significant portfolio of office and health and wellness spaces too. Its design philosophy comes from an ingrained sense of kiwi ingenuity, innovation and practicality. Design should be simple, fun and clever.
The firm is honored to have been included in the AD100 in 2017 and 2019 by Architectural Digest China and featured in local and international magazines such as Interior Design, Residence and many more.
If you are interested in connecting directly with Hadleigh and hcreates, contact him at hadleigh@hcreates.design
AustCham Shanghai’s Industry Forums
AustCham Shanghai’s Industry Forums exist to serve and support members in key sectors including Food and Beverage, Financial Services, Construction and Property, Manufacturing, Education, HR, and Women in Business. These forums provide exclusive opportunities to network with fellow industry professionals as well as exchange the latest market insights. In addition to Hadleigh, our Chairs also include:
- Frank Li, MD, 31 Jiu (F&B)
- Toby Graham, General Manager, SW Australia (Financial Services)
- Terry Newman, MD, Ecquality Timber (Manufacturing)
- Becky Xia, Managing Partner, Fragomen (HR)
- Joanne Warrin, Global Family Enterprise Brand, Marketing and Communications Leader at EY (Women in Business)
If you are a member or non-member interested in getting involved, reach out directly to our Senior Growth and Relationship Manager Mike Cheung at mike.cheung@austchamshanghai.com
