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The Government today (December 20) announced that the Chief Executive has re-appointed Professor Ching Pak-chung as Chairman of the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification (HKCTC) from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2015.
The Government also announced the appointment of four new Council members, namely Mr Felix Chan King-wa, Mr Andy Ko Kwok-on, Ms Agnes Nardi Kar-wai and Mr Howie Ng Ha-wai, and the re-appointment of another 19 Council members with effect from the same date.
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, said, "Professor Ching Pak-chung has made valuable contributions to the work of the Council since its establishment in September 2009. Thanks to his leadership, the Council successfully completed a review of its work since its establishment and submitted a report to the Chief Executive early this year.
"Experts from different sectors are sitting on the Council. We are confident that under the Chairmanship of Professor Ching, the Council will continue to spearhead the development of Hong Kong into a testing and certification hub of the region. The Government fully supports the work of the Council."
The membership of the Council will be as follows:
Professor Ching Pak-chung (Chairman)
Mr Felix Chan King-wa
Dr Priscilla Choy Wai-fun
Mr Richard Fung Lap-chung
Mr Andy Ko Kwok-on
Professor Kwan Hoi-shan
Mr Dominic Lam Chun-hong
Dr Michael Lam Po-hing
Mr Joseph Lau Man-wai
Ms Christina Law Sau-mui
Mr Michael Lee Wai-kwok
Mrs Marianne Leung Yang Shih-ti
Ir Dr Lo Wai-kwok
Ms Agnes Nardi Kar-wai
Mr Howie Ng Ha-wai
Dr Aaron Shum Wan-lung
Mr Bernie Ting Wai-cheung
Professor Vivian Yam Wing-wah
Mr Spencer Yeung King-chung
Executive Director of Hong Kong Productivity Council or representative
Executive Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council or representative
Executive Director of Vocational Training Council or representative
Director-General of Trade and Industry or representative
Commissioner for Innovation and Technology or representative
The HKCTC was established on September 17, 2009 to advise the Government on the overall strategy to grow the industry. It comprises members from the industry, the business sector and professional organisations as well as the relevant public bodies and government departments.
Ends/Friday, December 20, 2013
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