Appointments to Airport Authority Hong Kong
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     The Government today (May 26) announced the appointment of two new members, namely Mr Lin Jingzhen and Mr Carlson Tong, as Members of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) for three years from June 1, 2017.

     The Government also re-appointed Ms Anita Fung Yuen-mei, Mr Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung, Mr Lee Shing-see, Mr Franklin Lam Fan-keung, Mr Peter To and Mr Frankie Yick Chi-ming as Members of the AA from June 1, 2017. Ms Fung is re-appointed for one year to May 31, 2018; Mr Jeffrey Lam and Mr Lee for two years to May 31, 2019; and Mr Franklin Lam, Mr To and Mr Yick for three years to May 31, 2020.

     Incumbent Member Mr Edward Cheng Wai-sun will be leaving the AA on June 1, 2017.

     Mr Cheng has served as a Member of the AA since June 2011. During his tenure, Mr Cheng offered valuable advice to the AA on the future development of the Hong Kong International Airport, especially the strategy for the SkyCity development. The Acting Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Yau Shing-mu, expressed his heartfelt thanks to Mr Cheng for his many contributions to the work of the AA.

     Under the Airport Authority Ordinance, the Chairman and Members of the AA are appointed by the Chief Executive. The appointments are published in the Government Gazette today.

     The following is the full membership of the AA with effect from June 1, 2017:

Chairman:
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Mr Jack So Chak-kwong

Members:
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Mr Andrew Fung Hau-chung
Ms Anita Fung Yuen-mei
Mr Steven Ho Chun-yin
Mr Franklin Lam Fan-keung
Mr Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung
Mr Lee Shing-see
Mr Lin Jingzhen
Mr Peter To
Mr Carlson Tong
Mr Billy Wong Wing-hoo
Mr Frankie Yick Chi-ming
Dr Allan Zeman
Secretary for Transport and Housing
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury
Director-General of Civil Aviation
Chief Executive Officer, Airport Authority (ex officio)

Ends/Friday, May 26, 2017
Issued at HKT 12:00

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