Roy Tang has been appointed as Commissioner of Customs & Excise from today.
Secretary for the Civil Service Clement Cheung said Mr Tang is a seasoned Administrative Officer with rich experience in public administration as well as proven leadership and management skills.
"I have every confidence he will serve the community with professionalism in his new capacity and rise to the challenges ahead."
Mr Tang joined the Administrative Service in 1987 and has served in various bureaus and departments.
He was the Director of Broadcasting from September 2011 to August 2015.