The Government announced today (October 26) the appointment of Professor David Shum Ho-keung to the Hospital Authority (HA) for a term of two years with effect from November 1, 2018. 

     Professor Shum is a neuropsychologist. He took up the Deanship of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on July 23, 2018. 

     The Secretary for Food and Health, Professor Sophia Chan, welcomed Professor Shum to the HA. She also thanked the outgoing member, Professor Maurice Yap Keng-hung, for his contribution and advice to the HA over the years. 

     The HA comprises a Chairman, 23 non-official members, three public officers and one principal officer from the HA. The membership list with effect from November 1, 2018, is as follows:

Chairman:
Professor John Leong Chi-yan

Non-official Members:
Mr William Chan Fu-keung
Professor Francis Chan Ka-leung
Ms Anita Cheng Wai-ching 
Mr David Fong Man-hung 
Mr Andrew Fung Hau-chung
Mr Lester Garson Huang
Dr Kam Pok-man
Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun-chi
Mr Daniel Lam Chun
Mr Quinton Lam Chun-ki
Mr Franklin Lam Fan-keung
Ms Lisa Lau Man-man
Mr Stephen Lee Hoi-yin
Professor Diana Lee Tze-fan
Professor Gabriel Matthew Leung
Professor Raymond Liang Hin-suen
Dr Lo Wai-kwok
Professor David Shum Ho-keung 
Mr Ivan Sze Wing-hang
Mr Albert Wong Kwai-huen
Ms Priscilla Wong Pui-sze
Mr Jason Yeung Chi-wai 
Mr Charlie Yip Wing-tong

Public Officers:
Permanent Secretary for Food and Health (Health), Ms Elizabeth Tse
Director of Health, Dr Constance Chan
Deputy Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Treasury), Ms Carol Yuen

HA Principal Officer:
Chief Executive, HA, Dr Leung Pak-yin

Ends/Friday, October 26, 2018
Issued at HKT 11:30

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