Change - Announcement of Appointment::APPOINTMENT OF NON EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
SPACKMAN ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LIMITED
Securities
SPACKMAN ENTERTAINMENT GRP LTD - SG1AB0000004 - 40E
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
12-Feb-2025 17:42:17
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
APPOINTMENT OF NON EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Announcement Reference
SG250212OTHR9RYK
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Noraini Latiff
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Non Executive Independent Director.

This announcement has been prepared by the Company and its contents have been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, Evolve Capital Advisory Private Limited ("Sponsor"), for compliance with the relevant rules of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("SGX-ST").

This announcement has not been examined by the SGX-ST and the SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement.

The details of the contact person for the Sponsor are:-
Name: Mr Jerry Chua (Registered Professional, Evolve Capital Advisory Private Limited)
Address: 160 Robinson Road, SBF Center, #20-01/02, Singapore 068914
Tel: (65) 6241 6626

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
12/02/2025
Name Of Person
Lau Rui Sheng, Ian
Age
39
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, board diversity considerations, and the search and nomination process)
The Board of Directors ("Board") has reviewed and assessed the professional and academic qualifications, working experience and suitability of Mr Lau Rui Sheng, Ian ("Mr Lau"), and has considered the recommendations of the Nominating Committee ("NC") that Mr Lau be appointed as a Non Executive Independent Director of the Company, Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the NC, and a member of the Remuneration Committee of the Company. The Board is satisfied that Mr Lau has the requisite experience and capabilities to assume the responsibilities of the role, and has approved the appointment of Mr Lau.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Non Executive Independent
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Nominating Committee, and member of the Remuneration Committee.
Any relationship (including immediate family relationships) with any existing director, existing executive officer, the issuer and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or any of its principal subsidiaries
Nil
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
Nil
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
GENERAL MANAGMENT:-
Mar 2022 to Present - Head of Investment at Presto Labs
Nov 2020 to Present - Head of Strategy at Shoplive Pte Ltd
Jun 2018 to Mar 2022 - Chief Executive Officer at Libeto Pte Ltd
Jan 2018 to Feb 2022 - Director and Co-founder at Skytale Capital Pte Ltd

LEGAL:-
Mar 2022 t0 Jun 2024 - Head of Legal at Presto Labs/Prex
Jan 2022 to Present - Legal/Compliance Officer at Ztx Foundation
Mar 2018 to Jan 2019 - Head of Legal at Advanced Micro Foundry Pte Ltd
Oct 2016 to June 2018 - Lead Counsel at SMRT Corporation Limited
2012 to 2015 - Legal Advisor at Fraser & Neave Ltd (Group Legal Department)
Undertaking submitted to the listed issuer in the form of Appendix 7.7 (Listing Rule 704(7)) Or Appendix 7H (Catalist Rule 704(6))
Yes
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?
No
# These fields are not applicable for announcements of appointments pursuant to Listing Rule 704 (9) or Catalist Rule 704 (8).
Past (for the last 5 years)
1. HHH Global Pte. Ltd.
2. Ian Lau Consulting
3. Krust Universe Pte. Ltd.
4. Libeto Pte. Ltd.
5. NFR Pte. Ltd.
6. Panzea Pte. Ltd.
7. Thai Republic Private Limited
8. ZTX Foundation Ltd.
9. ZTXT Pte. Ltd.
Present
1. Asung Platech SG Pte. Ltd.
2. CWC Lab Pte. Ltd.
3. CY Park Holdings Pte. Ltd.
4. Hamke Vitsura Pte. Ltd.
5. Presto Capital Management Pte. Ltd.
6. RSFO Pte. Ltd.
7. Vitsuro Vitsura Pte. Ltd.
8. ZTXD Pte. Ltd.
9. ZTXO Pte. Ltd.
(a) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any bankruptcy law of any jurisdiction was filed against him or against a partnership of which he was a partner at the time when he was a partner or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a partner?
No
(b) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any law of any jurisdiction was filed against an entity (not being a partnership) of which he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive, at the time when he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity, for the winding up or dissolution of that entity or, where that entity is the trustee of a business trust, that business trust, on the ground of insolvency?
No
(c) Whether there is any unsatisfied judgment against him?
No
(d) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving fraud or dishonesty which is punishable with imprisonment, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such purpose?
No
(e) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such breach?
No
(f) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, judgment has been entered against him in any civil proceedings in Singapore or elsewhere involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or a finding of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part, or he has been the subject of any civil proceedings (including any pending civil proceedings of which he is aware) involving an allegation of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part?
No
(g) Whether he has ever been convicted in Singapore or elsewhere of any offence in connection with the formation or management of any entity or business trust?
No
(h) Whether he has ever been disqualified from acting as a director or an equivalent person of any entity (including the trustee of a business trust), or from taking part directly or indirectly in the management of any entity or business trust?
No
(i) Whether he has ever been the subject of any order, judgment or ruling of any court, tribunal or governmental body, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from engaging in any type of business practice or activity?
No
(j) Whether he has ever, to his knowledge, been concerned with the management or conduct, in Singapore or elsewhere, of the affairs of :-
(i) any corporation which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing corporations in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(ii) any entity (not being a corporation) which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing such entities in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(iii) any business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing business trusts in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(iv) any entity or business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, in connection with any matter occurring or arising during that period when he was so concerned with the entity or business trust?
No
(k) Whether he has been the subject of any current or past investigation or disciplinary proceedings, or has been reprimanded or issued any warning, by the Monetary Authority of Singapore or any other regulatory authority, exchange, professional body or government agency, whether in Singapore or elsewhere?
No
Any prior experience as a director of an issuer listed on the Exchange?
No
If no, please state if the director has attended or will be attending training on the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed issuer as prescribed by the Exchange
Mr Lau Rui Sheng, Ian will attend the requisite training on the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed issuer as prescribed by the Exchange within 1 year from his appointment as a director of the Company.
Please provide details of relevant experience and the nominating committee's reasons for not requiring the director to undergo training as prescribed by the Exchange (if applicable)
N.A