Ho Wing-yin will become a member of the Hospital Authority, while six serving members have been reappointed.
Chiang Lai-yuen, Dr Kam Pok-man, Prof Raymond Liang, Pang Yiu-kai and Prof Maurice Yap were reappointed for a two-year term starting April 1, while Prof Gabriel Leung's term will begin on August 1.
Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man welcomed Mr Ho to the authority and thanked outgoing member Dr Li Chi-kong for his advice and contribution over the years.