Carrie Lam is a Hong Kong politician who served as the Chief Executive of Hong Kong from July 2017 to June 2022. She was the first woman to hold this position and previously held various roles in the Hong Kong government, including Secretary for Development. Lam is known for her work in public administration and her involvement in significant policy decisions. During her tenure, Lam faced considerable challenges, including widespread protests in 2019 against a proposed extradition bill. These protests highlighted tensions between Hong Kong and the central government in Beijing. Lam's leadership style and decisions were often met with both support and criticism from different segments of the population.