Career With The Hong Kong Government
He initially taught at Queen's College in Hong Kong, from 1962 to 1964. When the Government was recruiting Administrative Officers for the 1964 intake, he applied and was taken on. He served in various posts over the years, including that of District Officer Taipo (1970 - 1973), Deputy Director of Urban Services (New Territories) (1976 -1980), and Deputy Secretary for the Civil Service (1980 - 1984). He was appointed Commissioner of Customs and Excise in 1984, followed by his appointment as Secretary for Transport in 1986. He took on the portfolio of the Secretary for the Civil Service in early 1987 and held that position for just under three years. He retired as Secretary for the Civil Service in 1990.
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