Ir the Hon. Eric MA Siu-cheung, <span>GBS, JP </span>

Ir the Hon. Eric MA Siu-cheung, GBS, JP

Former Secretary for Development, The Government of HKSAR

Diploma in Structural Engineering, 1982
Higher Diploma in Structural Engineering, 1984

Awardee of OPAA 2017

As Former Secretary for Development of the HKSAR Government, Ir Ma oversaw a broad portfolio of policy areas ranging from urban planning to heritage conservation, with a special focus on addressing the supply-demand imbalance for land and housing in Hong Kong. He was Managing Director of Maunsell Consultants Asia Ltd, responsible for major development projects in Hong Kong. In 2010, he was tasked by AECOM with expanding its overseas business in Asia, and was the Group's Executive Vice President for Civil and Infrastructure Business in the Asia-Pacific Region before he was appointed Under Secretary for Development in January 2014.

A frequent speaker in public forums and technical seminars organized by major universities, Ir Ma has been a driving force behind public engagement and professional education in Hong Kong. He is a fellow member of professional bodies, including the Hong Kong Institutions of Engineers.

Last update: 3 Jul 2017