Deputy Director of Marine (Special Duties) Shirley Lam will assume the post of Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic & Trade Affairs to the European Union on October 5, the Government announced today.

Secretary for the Civil Service Clement Cheung said Ms Lam has a rich experience in public administration as well as proven leadership and management skills.

Mr Cheung added that he has every confidence she will serve with professionalism in her new capacity and rise to the challenges ahead.