​The Government announced today (April 24) the appointment of Mr Jat Sew-tong, SC, as the Chairperson of the Competition Commission, as well as the appointment of seven new members and the reappointment of eight incumbent members, by the Chief Executive for a term of two years from May 1, 2026.
 
     ​The new members are Ms Kelly Cheng Hui-kiu, Professor Terence Chong Tai-leung, Mr Kwock Yin-lun, Mr Michael Lai Cheuk-pun, Mr Eric Sun Yung-tson, Ms Winnie Tung Mei-yee and Ms Judith Yu.
 
     ​The reappointed incumbent members are Mr Nicholas Chan Hiu-fung, Mr Calvin Chan Ka-wai, Professor Fong Yuk-fai, Ms Sabrina Ho Shuk-ying, Mr Matthew Lam Kin-hong, Dr Billy Mak Sui-choi, Dr Webster Ng Kam-wah and Mr Symon Wong Yu-wing.
 
     ​The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, said, "The Commission is committed to promoting competition and combating anti-competitive conduct, and actively enforces the Competition Ordinance and spearheads various aspects of its work under the Ordinance. Mr Jat has a strong legal background and extensive experience in public services. I am confident that under his leadership, the Commission will continue to spare no effort in safeguarding competition in Hong Kong to enhance economic efficiency and promote free trade, thereby benefitting consumers and all sectors."
 
     ​"I would like to express my gratitude in particular to the outgoing Chairperson, Mr Samuel Chan, for his exemplary dedication to promoting market competition and maintaining a fair business environment, and his contribution in leading the Commission to achieve a number of milestones over the past six years. I would also like to thank the outgoing members, Ms Jennifer Chan, Professor Vincent Lau, Mr Patrick Law, Mr Roy Ng, Mr Jimmy Ng, Professor Anna Wong and Mr Eric Xin, for their invaluable contributions and support to the work of the Commission," he added.
 
     ​Established under the Ordinance, the Commission investigates possible contraventions of the competition rules, promotes public understanding of the Ordinance, conducts market studies and advises the Government on competition matters.
 
     ​The membership of the Commission with effect from May 1, 2026, is as follows:
 
Chairperson:
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Mr Jat Sew-tong, SC
 
Members:
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Mr Nicholas Chan Hiu-fung
Mr Calvin Chan Ka-wai
Ms Kelly Cheng Hui-kiu
Professor Terence Chong Tai-leung
Professor Fong Yuk-fai
Ms Sabrina Ho Shuk-ying
Mr Kwock Yin-lun
Mr Michael Lai Cheuk-pun
Mr Matthew Lam Kin-hong
Dr Billy Mak Sui-choi
Dr Webster Ng Kam-wah
Mr Eric Sun Yung-tson
Ms Winnie Tung Mei-yee
Mr Symon Wong Yu-wing
Ms Judith Yu

Ends/Friday, April 24, 2026
Issued at HKT 11:00

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