Duncan Pescod named CEO of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Duncan Pescod has been named the new CEO of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA), effective 3 August 2015. He takes over from Michael Lynch, who stepped down in February after a four-year tenure. Pescod, who has served as COO since October 2014, will manage the infrastructure, commercial, and operational planning for the WKCDA project. This initiative includes three facilities currently under construction—M+, Xiqu Centre, and Arts Pavilion—as well as three others in pre-production: the Park, Freespace, and Lyric Theatre Complex. His extensive experience spans 32 years within various Hong Kong government departments, including roles as Special Representative for Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Communities (2006–2008) and Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (2008–2010).
Key facts
- Duncan Pescod appointed CEO of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
- Effective 3 August 2015
- Succeeds Michael Lynch, who resigned in February after four years
- Pescod was COO of WKCDA since October 2014
- Three facilities under construction: M+, Xiqu Centre, Arts Pavilion
- Three facilities in pre-production: Park, Freespace, Lyric Theatre Complex
- Pescod served 32 years in Hong Kong government
- Previous roles include Permanent Secretary for Transport and Housing and Director of Housing
Entities
Institutions
- West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
- M+
- Xiqu Centre
- Arts Pavilion
- Park
- Freespace
- Lyric Theatre Complex
- Lands Department
- Tourism Commission
- Efficiency Unit
- Home Affairs Branch
- Security Branch
- Urban Services Department
- City and New Territories Administration
- Civil Service Branch
- Commerce and Economic Development (Communications and Technology)
- Transport and Housing (Housing)
- Housing Department
- Southbank Centre
- South China Morning Post
Locations
- Hong Kong
- European Communities
- London
- United Kingdom