Raymond Ch’ien, MTR chairman said, "Having been a key member of the MTR Executive Directorate since 2002, Lincoln has good appreciation of the Corporation’s strengths and areas where it can become better. He also has the skill to steer MTR to achieve its strategic objectives. As Acting Chief Executive Officer since August of last year, Lincoln has led the company through a number of important milestones, including the opening of the Island Line Extension to Western District last December."
Aged 54, Leong obtained a BA and a MA from the University of Cambridge in 1982 and qualified as a chartered accountant in the UK in 1985 and Canada in 1986. Leong joined the Corporation in February 2002 as Finance Director. In May 2008, his scope was expanded to cover China and International Business, and his position was changed to Finance & Business Development Director. In July 2012, he became Deputy Chief Executive Officer taking primary responsibility in realising the Corporation’s growth strategy in the Mainland of China and overseas and head various strategic initiatives. Since 16 August 2014, Leong has been leading the Corporation as Acting CEO.
Prior to joining the Corporation, Leong gained extensive management experience in the accountancy and investment banking industries in London, Vancouver and Hong Kong. Leong actively supports the Hong Kong community and is currently Chairman of the Quality Assurance Council, a semi-autonomous body under the University Grants Committee, Vice Chairman of Hong Kong Housing Society, and a member of the Executive Committee of the Community Chest of Hong Kong.
