Harnam Singh Grewal
Harnam Singh Grewal 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.
Heritage
Grewal's family originates from Punjab, India.
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, Deputy Director of Urban Services, and Deputy Secretary for the Civil Service. 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.
Olympian
Grewal was an Olympic field hockey player for Hong Kong during the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Retirement
He retired to Canada at the end of 1990.