Productivity Council Chief To Stay
The Chief Executive has reappointed Willy Lin as Productivity Council Chairman for two years from August 6, the Government announced today.
Welcoming the appointment, Secretary for Innovation & Technology Alfred Sit said under Mr Lin’s exemplary leadership, the council in recent years has made valuable and significant contributions to support the Government in driving re-industrialisation and assisting the industry in enhancing its competitiveness.
“I look forward to continuing to work with Mr Lin closely to promote innovation and technology development in Hong Kong.”
Mr Lin was first appointed as council chairman in 2016 and was re-appointed in 2018.
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