Harnam Singh Grewal
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Born | 5 December 1937 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Field hockey |
| Club | Nav Bharat Club, Hong Kong |
Harnam Singh Grewal (高禮和) CBE ED (born 5 December 1937) is a former Hong Kong hockey player and career civil servant. Growing up and living most of his life in Hong Kong, Grewal served in the Government of Hong Kong upon completing his university education. During his career, he held the posts of Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Secretary for Transport, and Secretary for the Civil Service. He retired to Canada in the 1990s.[1]
Grewal's family originates from Punjab, India.[citation needed]
Career with the Hong Kong government
Grewal initially taught at Queen's College, Hong Kong from 1962 to 1964. When the Government was recruiting administrative officers for the 1964 intake, he applied and was taken on. Grewal served in various posts over the years, including that of District Officer Taipo (1970–1973), Deputy Director of Urban Services (New Territories) (1976–1980), and Deputy Secretary for the Civil Service (1980–1984). He was appointed Commissioner of Customs and Excise in 1984, followed by his appointment as Secretary for Transport in 1986. He took on the portfolio of the Secretary for the Civil Service in early 1987 and held that position for just under three years. He retired in 1990.[1]
Olympian
Grewal was an Olympic field hockey player for Hong Kong during the 1964 Summer Olympics.[2]
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