Allen Yeung has been appointed Government Chief Information Officer from July 2.
Secretary for the Civil Service Paul Tang said Mr Yeung has sound professional skills, broad experience and proven management abilities.
Mr Tang said he is confident Mr Yeung will take a proactive role in championing the development of information and communications technology and e-government in Hong Kong.
Mr Yeung has served in several senior management positions for multinational enterprises and Hong Kong listed companies, and is currently Chief Corporate Development Officer at the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation.