Longtime Chief of Hong Kong Consumer Protection Agency Set to Depart, Says Insider
Hong Kong's Consumer Council Chief on the Way Out
Get ready for a shake-up at Hong Kong's Consumer Council as their long-time CEO, Gilly Wong Fung-han, is gearing up to jump ship, according to reliable insider intel. The word on the street is that an official announcement is set to drop as early as May 6.
Our source, who's in the know, shared the scoop over the weekend. The Consumer Council posted a job ad back in late 2020 for a new CEO, hinting that the new hire would be in charge of steering the ship and ensuring the council maintains its independence, transparency, and effectiveness in advocating for consumer rights.
The ad also made it clear that the candidate should possess the ability to navigate the treacherous waters of complex political, social, and economic landscapes.
During a press conference in January, Wong was asked about the job opening and her intentions. Her response? "You really think I'd leave?" Given her track record of nearly 13 years on the job, it looked like she wasn't planning on going anywhere anytime soon.
However, Wong did acknowledge that the public recruitment exercise was related to an increase in the salary grade for the role. Despite this, she chose to keep her lips sealed, citing potential conflicts of interest and respecting the selection process.
So, who's stepping up to take over from Wong at the Consumer Council? As of now, the identity of her successor remains a mystery, with the search results pointing more towards Wong's handling of complaints related to Coldplay concerts in Hong Kong rather than any potential frontrunners for the role[1][3][5]. Keep your eyes peeled for official announcements for the latest updates.
- The executive, Gilly Wong Fung-han, is set to leave her position as the long-time CEO of Hong Kong's Consumer Council, according to recent reports.
- The Consumer Council advertised for a new CEO back in late 2020, emphasizing the need for a candidate who could navigate the complexities of policy-and-legislation, politics, and general-news.
- During a press conference in January, Wong was asked about the job opening and her intentions, to which she responded on a confused note, stating "You really think I'd leave?"
- Despite an increase in the salary grade for the role, and a publicly announced recruitment process, Wong has kept her reasons for leaving a mystery, citing potential conflicts of interest and respecting the selection process for her successor.
