Appointments to Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority Council announced
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     The Government today (August 29) announced the appointment of one new member and the reappointment of three incumbent members to the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) Council for a term of three years with effect from September 1, 2025.
 
     The newly appointed member is Mr Gilbert Mo Sik-keung. The incumbent members reappointed are Mr Eric Chan Cheung-wai, Mr Choy Sai-hung and Mr Addy Wong Wai-hung. Also joining the Council as an ex-officio member will be Ms Sally Ching Shuk-lai, nominated by the Heads of Universities Committee (HUCOM).
 
     The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, said, "The HKEAA is a key partner of the Education Bureau (EDB). Over the years, it has provided top-tier examination and assessment services widely recognised internationally with its outstanding performance. With the addition of new members and the concerted efforts of members from the educational and other professional fields, I am confident that the Authority will continue to strive for excellence, further enhance its service standards, and work together with the EDB to promote Hong Kong's education development."
 
     She also expressed gratitude to the outgoing member, Ms Tennessy Hui Mei-sheung, and the outgoing ex-officio member, Ms Merry Chey Fung-lin, for their invaluable contributions to and support for the work of the Authority.
 
     The HKEAA is a statutory body established under the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority Ordinance (Chapter 261) to conduct public examinations and other examinations or assessments approved by the Chief Executive. The composition of the Authority is stipulated in Schedule 2 of the Ordinance, comprising school principals, teachers, representatives of tertiary institutions, a person who represents the interests of parents, and persons experienced in commerce, industry or a profession.

     Following is the membership list of the Council with effect from September 1, 2025:
 
Appointed members:
Professor Paul Lam Kwan-sing (Chairman)
Mr Frederick Poon Siu-chi (Deputy Chairman)
Mr Eric Chan Cheung-wai (reappointment)
Mr Kenny Chan Ngai-sang
Dr Cheung Pui-shan
Mr Choy Sai-hung (reappointment)
Professor Alan Lam Hiu-fung
Mr Lee Wai-hung
Mr Gilbert Mo Sik-keung (new member)
Mr Albert Su Yau-on
Mr Addy Wong Wai-hung (reappointment)
 
Ex-officio members:
Two persons nominated by HUCOM
The Chairman of the Curriculum Development Council, or his/her representative
The Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council, or his/her representative
The Permanent Secretary for Education, or his/her representative
The Secretary General of the HKEAA

Ends/Friday, August 29, 2025
Issued at HKT 11:30

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