Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director - Ms Lim Qing Ru

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
META HEALTH LIMITED
Securities
META HEALTH LIMITED - SG1O81915033 - 5DX
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
23-Oct-2023 12:18:14
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director - Ms Lim Qing Ru
Announcement Reference
SG231023OTHRT5LX
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Lee Wei Hsiung
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Ms Lim Qing Ru as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company and a member of the Audit Committee, the Nominating Committee and the Remuneration Committee of the Company.

This announcement has been prepared by Meta Health Limited (the "Company") and its contents have been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, ZICO Capital Pte. Ltd. (the "Sponsor"), in accordance with Rule 226(2)(b) of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("SGX-ST") Listing Manual Section B: Rules of Catalist.

This announcement has not been examined or approved 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 contact person for the Sponsor is Mr Alex Tan, Chief Executive Officer, ZICO Capital Pte. Ltd. at 77 Robinson Road, #06-03 Robinson 77, Singapore 068896, telephone (65) 6636 4201.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
01/11/2023
Name Of Person
Lim Qing Ru
Age
38
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 Nominating Committee of the Company ("NC") has reviewed the professional qualifications, working experience, expertise and independence of Ms Lim Qing Ru ("Ms Lim"), and has recommended her appointment as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company, as well as a member of the Audit Committee, the Remuneration Committee, and the NC ("Appointment"). The NC is of the view that the appointment of Ms Lim as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company will enhance the core competencies of the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") and will be beneficial to the Board and the Company.

The Board, having considered the NC's recommendation, is of the view that Ms Lim has the capabilities to assume the responsibilities of an Independent Non-Executive Director and her appointment will diversify the Board composition. Accordingly, the Board has approved the Appointment.

Ms Lim is considered independent by the Board for the purpose of Catalist Rule 704(7).
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
The appointment is non-executive.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Independent Non-Executive Director and a member of the Audit Committee, the Nominating Committee and the Remuneration Committee.
Professional qualifications
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, National University of Singapore
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
Senectus Pte Ltd
- Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Member (May 2023 to Present)

National University of Singapore - Faculty of Arts & Social Science
- Advisory Board Member (October 2017 to Present)

National University of Singapore - College of Humanities & Science
- Advisory Board Member (October 2023 to Present)

True Global Ventures 4 Plus Pte. Ltd.
- Board Member (October 2018 to December 2021)
- Founding Managing Partner (May 2018 to Present)

Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) Ltd.
- Board Member (July 2020 to June 2022)
- Interim Chief Executive Officer (September 2021 to January 2022)

Zendesk
- Director, Product Marketing, Marketing and Advocacy (April 2014 to July 2016)

Zopim.com
- Co-Founder (May 2008 to April 2014)
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)
Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) Ltd.
True Global Ventures 4 Plus Pte. Ltd.
Present
Senectus Pte Ltd
AC S721 Pte. Ltd.
True Global Ventures 4 Plus GP LLP (Partner)
(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
The Company will be arranging for Ms Lim Qing Ru to attend the requisite training programs prescribed by the Exchange within one year from the date of her appointment to the Board.
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)
Not applicable.