The Government today announced the appointments of four senior officials.

Commissioner for Tourism Angelina Cheung will assume office as Permanent Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury (Financial Services) on May 26. She will succeed Salina Yan, who will commence pre-retirement leave.

Commissioner for Transport Angela Lee will take up the post of Permanent Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development from April 1. On the same day, Deputy Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Winnie Tse will take up the post of Commissioner for Transport.

Meanwhile, Deputy Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Raymond Sy will become Government Property Administrator on May 6. He will succeed Eugene Fung, who will commence pre-retirement leave.

Commenting on the appointments, Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung said: “The appointees are 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.”

Mrs Yeung also thanked Ms Yan and Mr Fung for each rendering over 30 years of dedicated service to the community and making significant contributions to the Government. She wished them a fulfilling and happy retirement.

She highlighted that Ms Yan, as Permanent Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury (Financial Services), spearheaded a host of landmark policy initiatives aimed at safeguarding the stability of Hong Kong’s financial system and strengthening the competitiveness of its financial markets.

She added that Mr Fung, during his tenure as Government Property Administrator, made commendable efforts in driving the adoption of technology solutions to optimise the management of government properties.