The Government today announced the appointments of three senior officials.

Permanent Secretary for Transport & Logistics Kevin Choi will take up the post of Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry on October 27. He will succeed Eddie Mak, who is on pre-retirement leave.

Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office Director Vic Yau will take up the post of Permanent Secretary for Transport & Logistics on November 17.

For her part, Private Secretary to the Chief Executive Vicki Kwok will take up the post of Director of Government Logistics on October 27. She will succeed Carlson Chan, who is on pre-retirement leave.

Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung said the appointees are all seasoned administrative officers with proven leadership and management skills.

“I have every confidence that they will continue to serve the community with professionalism in their new posts.”

Regarding the retirements of the two senior officials, Mrs Yeung thanked them for each rendering over 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the community and making significant contributions to the Government. She also wished them a fulfilling and happy retirement.

“During Mr Mak’s tenure as Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry, he played a pivotal role in driving the development of Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology hub. He spearheaded an array of key policy initiatives, including diversifying funding avenues for innovation and technology initiatives, attracting talent with research expertise and outcomes, deepening collaboration with the Mainland, and promoting digital government services.

“Mr Mak twice served in Hong Kong’s overseas Economic & Trade Offices to advance Hong Kong’s economic and trade interests, while supporting overseas enterprises to expand business in Hong Kong.”

The civil service chief added that during his tenure as Director of Government Logistics, Mr Chan made sterling efforts to provide quality services to government departments in terms of procurement and supplies, transport operations and management, and printing services.

Moreover, during Mr Chan’s tenure as Director (Special Duties) of the Housing Bureau, he spearheaded the amendment of the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance to implement tenancy regulation on subdivided units.