Ir. HON Chi-keung, GBS, JP

Ir HON Chi-keung, GBS, JP has over 40 years of experience working in the engineering profession and public administration. Ir. Hon joined the Government since 1983 and was the Director of Civil Engineering and Development from 2011 to 2015 and Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) from 2015 to 2018. During his tenure in the Development Bureau, he instigated the regeneration of the construction industry by advocating the “Construction 2.0 – Time to change” roadmap and strengthen the leading role of Hong Kong construction industry and promote long term sustainable development in the industry.

Ir Hon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and a Master degree in Public Administration from the University of Hong Kong. He also holds a degree in Bachelor of Laws (external degree) from University of London. He is a fellow of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences.

Ir Hon was awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star in 2018 for his exemplary contributions to the areas of infrastructure development and promotion of quality improvements in the construction industry. He has served as the Chief Executive and Secretary of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers from 2020 to 2023. He is currently the Chairperson of the Board of the Hong Kong Building Technology Research Institute and also a Board member of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.