Govt Announces Senior Appointments

The Government today announced three senior appointments.

Director of Civil Engineering & Development Ricky Lau will take up the post of Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) on October 8, succeeding Lam Sai-hung who will start his pre-retirement leave.

Government Property Administrator Leonia Tai will become Postmaster General on September 2.

While Deputy Director of Broadcasting Eugene Fung takes up the Government Property Administrator post on September 13.

Secretary for the Civil Service Patrick Nip said he is confident that the three appointees will serve the community with professionalism in their new capacities.

“Mr Lau is an experienced senior civil servant with profound knowledge and rich experience in the works field. He also possesses effective leadership and management skills.”

On the appointments of Miss Tai and Mr Fung, the civil service chief noted they are seasoned administrative officers with proven leadership and management skills.

Mr Nip also praised Mr Lam on his contribution.

“Mr Lam has rendered 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the community of Hong Kong and has made exemplary contributions in infrastructure development, increasing land supply initiatives and conservation.

“I wish him a fulfilling and happy retirement.”

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