Eric Lam is a seasoned communications and public affairs professional with nearly 20 years of experience. He excels in building and maintaining robust networks with media, government, and community stakeholders. He is proficient in leveraging various media platforms and social media trends to influence public policy, manage reputations, and find common ground among diverse groups.Currently, he serves as the Community Development Manager at the Urban Renewal Authority (URA). In this role, he develops programs to achieve the Department's objectives, fostering continuous local community support and facilitating the smooth implementation of various urban renewal initiatives, including the Kwun Tong Town Centre 2.0 and Sham Shui Po District Study.Previously, he was the project manager responsible for developing four Green@Community recycling stores funded by the Environmental Protection Department. He engaged over 200 community stakeholders to facilitate, educate, and encourage public participation in recycling through various services and activities.His career includes a tenure as a public affairs consultant, where he provided professional analysis, plans, and recommendations on digital and social media platforms to corporate clients, primarily from the real estate and tobacco industries.He also served as the manager of community relations at HK01, one of the largest internet and media companies in Hong Kong. There, he networked with NGOs, community stakeholders, political parties, and public utilities to provide professional advice and build partnerships. His team established an online donation platform and offered IT support to NGOs.
Listed skills include Community Relations Management, Networking, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, and 17 others.