Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced the appointment of Ms Kerry Rooks as HKEX Chief People Officer. Ms Rooks will be responsible for the Human Resources function across HKEX Group, leading a team of HR professionals in Hong Kong, Mainland China and internationally, helping to ensure that HKEX continues to have the best talent and talent management programmes, supporting the long-term development of the Group. Ms Rooks joins HKEX on 10 January 2022, and will report to HKEX Chief Executive Officer, Nicolas Aguzin.

Ms Rooks will also become a member of the Group's Management Committee. Ms Rooks succeeds Paul Choi, Group Head of HR, who plans to pursue other career interests outside of the Group. Mr. Choi will remain with HKEX as an Advisor until 31 March 2022.