The Chief Executive's Office announced the appointment of John Tse as Information Co-ordinator with effect from tomorrow.

The Information Co-ordinator is responsible for formulating news, public relations and media strategies and co-ordinating the timetable for introducing major policies and programmes.

He is also in charge of maintaining communication with the media and liaising closely with the Director of Information Services and bureau press officers to ensure effective implementation of the media and public relations strategies for major policies.

Apart from monitoring public and media feedback and online public sentiment, the Information Co-ordinator is accountable for helping to plan and implement programmes of public functions involving media interactions for the Chief Executive.

Mr Tse joined the Government in 1999 and served in various positions in frontline departments and bureaus with years of experience in communication with the media.

In the past two years, he has served as Communications Secretary in the Chief Executive's Office where he formulated public relations strategies and planned public functions for the Chief Executive, and managed the Chief Executive's social media arrangements, demonstrating outstanding performance.

The Chief Executive's Office said it is confident Mr Tse, with his years of experience in public administration, media engagement and public relations, will make remarkable contributions in the position.