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	From Hong Kong's Information Services Department

August 8, 2006

Appointments

Anissa Wong to become environment chief

Director of Leisure & Cultural Services Anissa Wong will take up the post of Permanent Secretary for the Environment, Transport & Works (Environment) and Director of Environmental Protection on September 13.

She will be replaced by Deputy Secretary for the Environment, Transport & Works (Transport) Thomas Chow.

New roles: Thomas Chow will take up the post of Director of Leisure & Cultural Services from Anissa Wong who will become Permanent Secretary for the Environment, Transport & Works (Environment) and Director of Environmental Protection.

Secretary for the Civil Service Denise Yue said Ms Wong and Mr Chow are experienced Administrative Officers with rich experience in public administration and proven leadership and management abilities.

"I am confident they will continue to serve the community with professionalism and dedication in their new capacities, and ably lead their departments to meet the challenges ahead," she said.

Click here to read brief biographical notes on the officers.