Ir Chi-Sing WAI, GBS, JP

Ir Wai Chi Sing has been appointed the Managing Director of the Urban Renewal Authority since 15 June 2016.  By virtue of holding that office, he is also the Deputy Chairman of the Board.

Ir Wai is an engineer by profession. He joined the Hong Kong Government in August 1980, and has since served in the Transport Department, the Highways Department, and the former Environment, Transport and Works Bureau. He was the Director of Highways from November 2006 to June 2010 and was Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) from June 2010 to April 2015 before retirement.

Ir Wai holds a master's degree in transportation engineering from Purdue University in the United States. He has professional qualifications in civil, structural and geotechnical engineering.