The Government announced today that Eric Lee will assume the post of District Officer (Yau Tsim Mong) on January 8, succeeding Edward Yu.

Mr Lee joined the Administrative Service in 2009, having served in various bureaus and departments, including the Commerce & Economic Development Bureau, the Chief Secretary for Administration's Private Office, the Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Bureau, the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office in Singapore and the Civil Service Bureau.

Prior to taking up the new post, Mr Lee was Principal Assistant Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury (Financial Services).