Bernadette Linn

Bernadette Linn Hon Ho (, born 7 January 1964) is a Hong Kong government official, currently serving as Secretary for Development.

Early life and education After studying in Marymount Secondary School, Linn graduated from the University of Hong Kong in 1986 with Bachelor of Arts after studying English literature, and a year later from University of Michigan with Master of Journalism.

Career Linn joined the civil service in January 1989 as an Administrative Officer. Having served in multiple departments and bureaux, she was promoted to Deputy Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury in 2008. Her comments won appreciations from the officials, and was later promoted to Private Secretary to the Chief Executive in 2010. She was then appointed Director of Lands in 2012, a position which she held for five years.

In July 2017, she succeeded Michael Wong, who was appointed Secretary for Development, as Permanent Secretary for Development. During her tenure, the construction of 12,000 public housing flats on century-old Fanling Golf Course stirred controversies in the city. Despite different parties, including Hong Kong Golf Club, tournament organisers and even pro-government figures spoke out strongly against the plan, Linn said the government remained determined and vowed to deliver on the housing supply goal despite rezoning delay.

In September 2023, after illegal unauthorized structures were discovered at luxury apartments, Linn said "nobody" was at fault.