October 29, 2013

Deputy Secretary for Development (Works) Enoch Lam will succeed Ma Lee-tak as Director of Water Supplies from November 13, the Government announced today.
 
Mr Ma will proceed on pre-retirement leave on the same day.
 
Secretary for the Civil Service Paul Tang said Mr Lam has proven leadership, administrative skills, profound professional knowledge and extensive experience.
 
"I have every confidence he would be able to lead the Water Supplies Department to meet the challenges ahead."
 
Mr Lam joined the Government as an Assistant Engineer in 1983. He was promoted to Chief Engineer in 1999, to Government Engineer in 2005, and to Principal Government Engineer in 2008.