Prof. Kar-Kan LING, SBS

Former Director of Planning Department

Prof K. K. Ling is a professional town planner.  He was the Director of Planning of HKSAR Government and President of the Hong Kong Institute of Planners.

After retiring from the post of Director of Planning, he was appointed as Adjunct Professor of the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Professor of Practice (Planning) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

He is now the Director of Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.  He also serves the community as the Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Housing Society, Director of the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited and Chairman of its Entrepreneurship Committee, and the Chairman of the Country and Marine Parks Board.