HK's 1st leaders By lilyariesrock Period: Jan 1, 1841 to Jun 1, 1841 HK's 1st Administrator Intro of Charles Elliot (義律) Period: Jun 1, 1843 to May 1, 1844 HK's 1st Governor Sir Henry Pottinger Period: Jun 1, 1997 to Mar 1, 2005 HK's 1st Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa