Hong Kong legislature to launch search for new secretary general to replace veteran Kenneth Chen who retires in 2024
- Kenneth Chen will retire next year after more than a decade as secretary general of Legco secretariat
- Legco president Andrew Leung praises Chen for his efforts over the years, especially in overcoming ‘numerous challenges’ in previous term
A recruitment exercise will be launched to find a new head for the secretariat of Hong Kong’s legislature to replace incumbent Kenneth Chen Wei-on who retires next year.
“Chen has led his team to overcome numerous challenges,” Leung said. “He has also promoted the modernisation of the legislature during his term and adopted various digital services to boost its effectiveness and transparency.”
Leung said Chen, 58, would retire in August next year, adding the legislature would hire a consultancy firm to lead the recruitment exercise to look both internally and externally for a new secretary general. The Legco Commission would consider the shortlisted candidates and make its choice, he added.
Leung stressed Chen’s successor had to be familiar with the work of both the executive and legislative branches, excel in leadership and have rich experience in public administration.
