New mission: Benjamin Cheung is the new Director of Legal Aid.

Deputy Director of Legal Aid Benjamin Cheung will succeed Chan Shu-ying as Director from tomorrow, when he goes on pre-retirement leave.

Mr Cheung has been working in the department for 31 years, rising to the post of deputy director in 1996. For Mr Cheung's biographical notes, click here.

Secretary for the Civil Service Joseph Wong said given his profound professional experience and proven leadership and administrative skills, Mr Cheung will lead the department in facing the challenges ahead.

He also thanked Mr Chan for his 38 years of dedicated and meritorious public service.