Next Media, publisher of Apple Daily and arguably the largest publicly listed Chinese language print media company, has confirmed the move.
Chan, who has over 15 years' experience in the media industry in Hong Kong, replaces Andrew Cheng who is scheduled to leave the company at the end of September after seven years.
Chan will oversee sales, marketing and circulation for the newspaper.
Meanwhile, Ricky Chan, former sales director of Apple Daily, has also been promoted as business director. He will work closely with Lynn to supervise the sales team for all print, online and classified advertising.