The Government announced today (July 16) that Ms Marion Chan Shui-yu, Deputy Commissioner for Census and Statistics, will assume the post of Commissioner for Census and Statistics on July 26, 2019, when Mr Leslie Tang Wai-kong commences his pre-retirement leave.
 
     Commenting on the appointment of Ms Chan, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Joshua Law, said, "Ms Chan has profound professional knowledge and extensive experience in census and statistical work. She also possesses proven leadership and management skills. I am confident that she will be able to lead the Census and Statistics Department to meet the challenges ahead."
 
     On the retirement of Mr Tang, Mr Law said, "As Commissioner for Census and Statistics, Mr Tang has served with zeal and professionalism, and has made sustained efforts in enhancing the efficiency and service quality of the Department. I wish him a fulfilling and happy retirement."
 
     Brief biographical notes of the two officers are set out below:
 
Mr Leslie Tang Wai-kong
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     Mr Tang joined the Government as Statistician in September 1981. He was promoted to Senior Statistician in December 1990, to Assistant Commissioner for Census and Statistics in March 2007 and to Deputy Commissioner for Census and Statistics in March 2012. He has been Commissioner for Census and Statistics since May 2014.
 
Ms Marion Chan Shui-yu
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     Ms Chan joined the Government as Statistician in January 1986. She was promoted to Senior Statistician in June 1997 and to Assistant Commissioner for Census and Statistics in November 2014. She has been Deputy Commissioner for Census and Statistics since November 2016.

Ends/Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Issued at HKT 16:00

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