The Government today (July 15) announced that the Chief Executive has re-appointed Mr Willy Lin Sun-mo as Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) for two years starting from August 6, 2020.

     The Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Mr Alfred Sit, welcomed the re-appointment of Mr Lin as Chairman of the HKPC. "Under Mr Lin's exemplary leadership, the HKPC in recent years has been making valuable and significant contributions to support the Government in driving re-industrialisation and assisting the industry in enhancing its competitiveness. I look forward to continuing to work with Mr Lin closely to promote innovation and technology development in Hong Kong," Mr Sit said.

     Mr Lin was first appointed as Chairman of the HKPC in August 2016 and was re-appointed in August 2018.

     The HKPC was established in 1967 to promote increased productivity in Hong Kong. Its mission is to provide integrated support to innovative and growth-oriented Hong Kong enterprises in the manufacturing and services sectors across the value chain with the main geographical focus on Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The HKPC provides its clients with a diverse range of support services in product development, consultancy, training and technology transfer.

Ends/Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Issued at HKT 11:00

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