DGIP is head of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) which is the government department responsible for attracting to and retaining in Hong Kong economically and strategically important investment. InvestHK endeavours to promote Hong Kong's distinct advantages and its unrivalled position as the international investment and business hub in Asia. DGIP is required to lead and manage InvestHK in achieving its mission. His/Her main duties include - (a) advising the government on the development of policies and strategies on investment promotion; (b) developing an action programme for attracting external direct investment and defining performance targets for the programme; (c) leading the department to implement the agreed strategy and action programme, including co-ordinating the efforts of all government bodies and ensuring close liaison with non-government bodies involved in investment promotion; (d) identifying and coordinating measures to improve Hong Kong’s competitiveness and attractiveness as an investment location; (e) calling regularly on targeted companies and organising and participating in local and overseas investment promotion activities; and (f) managing the department including its human and financial resources.

Candidates should possess - (a) a minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience in marketing, business development, or investment and trade promotion including at least five years in a senior management capacity. Relevant experience in commerce and promotion marketing would be an advantage; (b) a Bachelor or post-graduate degree from a Hong Kong university or equivalent; (c) strong leadership and management capabilities, good communication and public speaking skills; (d) an international perspective, strong business sense and solid commercial experience; and (e) a strong command of written and spoken English, written Chinese and spoken Cantonese. (Those who are not proficient in the Chinese language may also apply, but, all other factors being equal in the final selection, preference will be given to the bilingual candidate.) Proficiency in Putonghua would be an advantage. Knowledge of another language or dialect such as Japanese, French, Spanish or German is desirable.