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Prof Wei Xiang-dong

Prof Wei Xiang-dong

Position : Secretary General
Profile :

Prof Wei Xiang-dong joined the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) as Secretary General in April 2024. Before joining the HKEAA, he was Vice President (Student and Global Affairs) and Chair Professor of Department of Electrical Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Prof Wei received his BEng and MEng degrees from the University of Science and Technology of China, and his PhD degree from The University of Hong Kong, all in electrical and electronic engineering. He is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences, IEEE, and IET.
Email : sg@hkeaa.edu.hk
Mr David Wong Chor-fung

Mr David Wong Chor-fung

Position : Director – Corporate Services
Profile :

Mr Wong Chor-fung, David is the Director – Corporate Services responsible for the overall corporate services of the Authority including project management, finance, human resources, information technology, legal and committee affairs.

He has solid experience from various roles in the HKSAR Government and in the domain of public administration where he held different senior leading positions in the areas of community development, business development, strategic research to operations. Prior to joining the HKEAA, his major responsibilities included management relating to finance, human resources, information technology and office administration, formulation of departmental initiatives and delivering of KPIs as well as stakeholder engagement.

He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the York University, Canada and a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Hong Kong.
Email : dcs@hkeaa.edu.hk
Dr Madeline Xi Xiaoming

Dr Madeline Xi Xiaoming

Position : Director – Examinations, Assessment and Research
Profile :

Dr Madeline Xi Xiaoming is the Director – Examinations, Assessment and Research leading the Assessment Development Division, the Research Division and the International and Professional Examinations and Assessments Division. She is responsible for the development and administration of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) and international and professional examinations and assessments, and for formulating and implementing assessment and research strategies of the Authority.

Dr Xi has extensive experience in assessment and research. She has expertise in educational measurement, psychometrics, and the application of artificial intelligence technologies in assessment. Prior to joining the HKEAA, she held senior positions at Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the United States and VIPKID in China.

Dr Xi received her PhD in Quantitative Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Email : dear@hkeaa.edu.hk
Prof Ricardo Mak, MH

Prof Ricardo Mak, MH

Position : Director – Public Examinations
Profile :

Prof Ricardo Mak is the Director of Public Examinations and coordinates the work of the Assessment Development Division, the School Examinations and Assessment Division and the Examination Systems Unit. He leads the development and administration of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) and Language Proficiency Assessment (LPA) and is responsible for the implementation, review and enhancement of public examination policies and procedures.

Prior to joining the HKEAA in September 2019, Prof Mak was Professor of History at the Hong Kong Baptist University. There, he served as Head of the History Department and Director of the Advanced Institute for Contemporary China Studies. Prof Mak has previously worked with the Authority in different capacities, from chairing the HKAL and HKDSE History Subject Committee to serving as a member of the Public Examinations Board. He was also a member of the Curriculum Development Council. Prof Mak obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History and Master of Philosophy in History from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Doctor of Philosophy in History and Political Sciences from the University of Regensburg, Germany.
Email : dpe@hkeaa.edu.hk

Assessment Development Division

The Assessment Development Division is responsible for the development of question papers for the HKDSE and Language Proficiency Assessment (LPA), the coordination of marking of scripts and the grading of candidates' performance. The Head of Assessment Development is Ms Choy Siu-kwan.

Assessment Technology & Research Division

The Assessment Technology and Research Division oversees the consistent application of assessment technology, maintaining the standards of the qualifications the Authority confers, conducting quality audit of examination / assessment papers, and carrying out all related research. The Head of Assessment Technology and Research is Dr Jue Wang.

Education Assessment Services Division

The Education Assessment Services Division develops and implements the Basic Competency Assessments (BCA) - Territory-wide System Assessment (TSA) in Chinese, English and Mathematics at the primary and secondary levels. The Head of Education Assessment Services is Dr Tenny Lam.

Examination Systems Unit

The Examination Systems Unit is responsible for the examination system operations of the HKDSE and Language Proficiency Assessment (LPA). Its work mainly includes examination script scanning services, processing of examination data, dissemination of examination results, compilation of examination statistics and production of statistical reports. The Head of Examination Systems is Mr Raymond Suen.

Finance Division

The Finance Division handles finance, procurement and sale of publication of the Authority. The Head of Finance is Ms Stephanie Ling.

Human Resources and Administration Division

The Human Resources and Administration Division deals with recruitment, compensation and benefits, staff training and development, performance management system, premises management and general administration of the Authority. The Head of Human Resources and Administration is Ms Michelle Choi.

Assessment Development Division

The Assessment Development Division is responsible for the development of question papers for the HKDSE and Language Proficiency Assessment (LPA), the coordination of marking of scripts and the grading of candidates' performance. The Head of Assessment Development is Ms Choy Siu-kwan.

Internal Audit Unit

The Internal Audit Unit is in charge of the internal audit function of the Authority. The objective is to assist the organisation to deliver high quality examinations and assessment services by means of risk and control based approach. Reporting to the Audit Committee and the senior management, the Unit works closely with different stakeholders and divisions/ units to enhance the systems and processes within the Authority. The Head of Internal Audit is Ms Christy Lee.

International and Professional Examinations Division

The International and Professional Examinations Division implements more than 200 examinations on behalf of around 120 professional bodies, educational institutions, awarding bodies, employers and government departments. The total number of candidate entries is about 300,000 every year. These examinations can broadly be classified under six categories:

  • Professional and Vocational Examinations
  • Admission and Matriculation Examinations
  • Degree Examinations
  • Language Proficiency Examinations
  • Recruitment Examinations
  • Music, Dancing and Arts Examinations

Information Technology Division

The Information Technology Division develops and operates the computer systems for the local and overseas examinations as well as taking care of in-house administration and financial applications. The Head of Information Technology is Mr Kenneth Siu.

Public Affairs and Communications Unit

The Public Affairs and Communications Unit takes a leading role in strengthening the image of the Authority by sharing concise and accurate information with the public and various stakeholder groups. The Unit reaches out to the media, produces corporate materials, manages the corporate website and supports the Authority in responding to major issues of public interest and concerns. It formulates marketing and corporate communication strategies to raise public’s understanding of the Authority’s policies and services. The Head of Public Affairs and Communications is Mr Jonathan Lai.

School Examinations and Assessment Division

The School Examinations and Assessment Division administers the HKDSE and Language Proficiency Assessment (LPA). The major areas of responsibilities include registration of candidates, arrangement for examination centres, appointment of centre supervisors, invigilators, examination personnel and subject committee members, distribution of question papers and collection of scripts, release of examination results, processing of examination irregularities, appeals and certification of results. The Head of School Examinations and Assessment is Mr Kenneth Chu.

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