We are Professional Managers in Resource and System Management
We are Professional Managers in Resource and System Management
NEWS FROM THE GENERAL GRADES OFFICE

Bronze Bauhinia Star

Congratulations to Mr Chan Shun-hee Hermes, JP, DGG, and Miss Au Oi-ning Kathleen, JP, SPEO, who are awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star (B.B.S.) published on 1 July 2025.

Justice of the Peace

Congratulations to Miss Ma Mei-wah Iris, SPEO, who has been appointed as Justice of the Peace with effect from 1 July 2025.

Promotions

Results of the 2025 EO Grade promotion exercises have been announced. Congratulations to the 303 EO promotees.

SPEO Promotees

Clement Leung (PSCS) and Hermes Chan (DGG) with SPEO promotees
Clement Leung (PSCS) and Hermes Chan (DGG) with SPEO promotees
6 PEOs to SPEO, 13 CEOs to PEO ,37 SEOs to CEO ,102 EOsI to SEO,145 EOsII to EOI

PEO Promotees

Clement Leung (PSCS) and Hermes Chan (DGG) with PEO promotees
Clement Leung (PSCS) and Hermes Chan (DGG) with PEO promotees

CEO Promotees

Hermes Chan (DGG) and Iris Ma (SPEO(G)) with CEO promotees
Hermes Chan (DGG) and Iris Ma (SPEO(G)) with CEO promotees

SEO Promotees

Hermes Chan (DGG) and Iris Ma (SPEO(G)) with SEO promotees
Hermes Chan (DGG) and Iris Ma (SPEO(G)) with SEO promotees

EOI Promotees

Hermes Chan (DGG) and Iris Ma (SPEO(G)) with EOI promotees
Hermes Chan (DGG) and Iris Ma (SPEO(G)) with EOI promotees

Departmental Secretaries (DS) Seminar

DS Seminar held in April 2025
DS Seminar held in April 2025
DS Seminar held in October 2025
DS Seminar held in October 2025
DS Seminar held on 3 April 2025 and 9 October 2025 continued to serve as a platform for sharing with DS the latest development in the management of civil service as well as the EO Grade and Clerical & Secretarial Grades.

First Meetup for Mentors and Mentees

On 23 July 2025, the GGO organised the First Meetup for Mentors and Mentees for EOsII who joined the Grade in 2024 and 2025. Over 50 Mentors and 120 Mentees attended the Meetup. SPEO(G) also joined to share with the participants the latest development of the Grade as well as her experience in coping with work challenges.
SPEO(G) made an opening remark at the First Meetup for Mentors and Mentees
SPEO(G) made an opening remark at the First Meetup for Mentors and Mentees
Sharing among Mentors and Mentees at the First Meetup
Sharing among Mentors and Mentees at the First Meetup

GGO’s Training Programmes

Law for Human Resource (HR) Managers

Congratulations to 36 colleagues who successfully completed the six-month programme of the Law for HR Managers on 11 March 2025. This tailor-made programme, conducted by the School of Professional and Continuing Education of the University of Hong Kong, aimed to equip EO colleagues with knowledge of the Hong Kong legal system, contract and tort law, administrative law and ordinances that are pertinent to their roles as public sector HR managers.
Law for Human Resource (HR) Managers
Presentation Ceremony in March 2025

Experience Sharing Seminar on Strategic Perspective for CEOs and above

At the experience sharing seminar held on 25 February 2025, Ms Anna Au, Deputy Director (Hong Kong Talent Engage) of the Labour and Welfare Bureau, shared her distinctive insights and professional expertise in addressing unconventional challenges in Hong Kong Talent Engage, which provides one-stop support services to help incoming talents integrate into Hong Kong society for long-term development. The seminar was well-received by the participants.
Anna with participants of the Seminar
Anna with participants of the Seminar

Informal Meetings with EOsII

On 4 September 2025, the GGO organised two sessions of informal meetings with EOsII who joined the Grade between 2021 and 2022. Over 200 EOsII participated in the event. Two fellow SEOs, Anthony Chiu and Miss Connie Yeung were invited as guest speakers to share their working experience.
Informal meeting with EOsII - Session 1
Informal meeting with EOsII - Session 1
Informal meeting with EOsII - Session 1
Informal meeting with EOsII - Session 2
Informal meeting with EOsII - Session 2
Informal meeting with EOsII - Session 2

Staff Movements in GGO

We welcome the following officers who have joined the GGO - Ms Sharon Tse, PEO(G)E, Cyprian Chan, C(G)C&S1, Miss Amanda Ho, C(G)C&S2, Ms Loretta Luk, CDM11, Miss Winmy Leung, CDM21, Miss Maggie Yiu, CDM22, Jacky Wong, CDM23, Ms Susan Yau, S(G)E, Miss Cynthy Chong, S(G)C&S22, Miss Angel Leung, S(Ex)1, Calvin Yu, S(Ex)3, Ms Vanessa Lai, S(G)TD1, Ms Dorothy Ng, S(G)TD6, Ms Alice Chow, E(G)C&S11, Ms Tiffany Chow, E(Ex) and Ms Michelle Chan, E(G)TD61.
We also bid farewell to Ms Eileen Fan, Ammon Tam, Ms Eppie Cheng, Ms Phoenix Lam, Ms Denise Pang, Ms Ada Lam, Fred Chung, Miss Karis Cheng, Ms Grace Yeung, Nathan Yam, Ms Carrie Chow, Ms Venus Chang, Dicky So, Ms Christine Ma, Miss Zita Chan, Caleb Tang and Miss Cassie Cheuk who left the GGO in the past few months.
Staff Movements in GGO
Staff Movements in GGO
Staff Movements in GGO
Staff Movements in GGO

Editorial Board

Ms Anna Au Miss Ruby Luk Ms Deanie Yip Lam Fai
Ms Lilian Po Ms Kitty Shiu Miss Fanice Ying Miss Augusta Chung
Dave Lee Johnny Fung Li Chung-kan Miss Mandy Chan
Ms Sheeta Wong Simon Ho Hayden Choi Ms Joyce Fan
Miss Nicole Lam Ms Michelle Chan Steven Chan Miss Jacqueline Wong
Ms Jenny Tsoi