The Government announced today (July 13) the appointment of Mr Fletch Chan Wai-wai, Administrative Officer Staff Grade B, as the Director of Information Services, following an in-service recruitment exercise. Mr Chan will take up the appointment tomorrow (July 14).
 
     Commenting on Mr Chan's appointment, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, said, "Mr Chan has worked in various bureaux and departments in the past 25 years, including serving as Press Secretary to Financial Secretary and Administrative Assistant to Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs. He possesses rich experience in public administration and handling of public relations, as well as proven leadership and management skills. I am confident that under the leadership of Mr Chan, the Information Services Department will maintain its professionalism in providing public relations strategies, enhancing public understanding of the Government's policy thinking and position, and promoting Hong Kong and its positive image both locally and overseas."
 
     A brief biographical note of Mr Chan is set out below:

     Mr Fletch Chan Wai-wai joined the Administrative Service in August 1997 and rose to the rank of Administrative Officer Staff Grade B in April 2021. He has served in various bureaux and departments, including the University Grants Committee, the former Health and Welfare Bureau, the former Constitutional Affairs Bureau, the former Environment, Transport and Works Bureau, the Environmental Protection Department, the former Economic Development and Labour Bureau, the former Transport and Housing Bureau, the Financial Secretary's Office, the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau, the former Policy Innovation and Co-ordination Office and the Chief Secretary for Administration's Office.

Ends/Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:00

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