Michael Wong Wai-lun
Michael Wong Wai-lun (Chinese: 黃偉綸; born 1962) is a Hong Kong government official. He is the current Secretary for Development from 2017.
Michael Wong Wai-lun JP | |
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黃偉綸 | |
| Secretary for Development | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2017 | |
| Chief Executive | Carrie Lam |
| Preceded by | Eric Ma |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 (age 57–58) |
| Alma mater | University of Hong Kong University of London |
Wong received a Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree from the University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of London (External Programme).[1]
He joined the Administrative Service in August 1985. He served in many bureaux and departments, including the City and New Territories Administration, the Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority, the Legal Department, the Central Policy Unit, the former Trade and Industry Branch, the Business and Services Promotion Unit, the Economic Services Bureau, the Security Bureau and the former Economic Development and Labour Bureau.[2]
He was promoted to the Deputy Secretary for Education in July 2007 and the Director of Information Services in 2009. he rose to the rank of Administrative Officer Staff Grade A in April 2011. He became the Director of Marine in 2014 and Permanent Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands) in 2015.[2]
He was appointed to the Secretary for Development in July 2017 of Chief Executive Carrie Lam's administration.
References
- "Mr Michael Wong Wai-lun, JP, Secretary for Development". Hong Kong government.
- "Senior appointments (with photos)".
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Betty Fung |
Director of Information Services 2009–2014 |
Succeeded by Patrick Nip |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Eric Ma |
Secretary for Development 2017–present |
Incumbent |