Change - Announcement of Appointment::Re-designation of Independent Non-Executive Director to Lead Independent Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
SUNRIGHT LIMITED
Securities
SUNRIGHT LTD - SG1B17008288 - S71
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
01-Feb-2021 17:46:12
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Re-designation of Independent Non-Executive Director to Lead Independent Director
Announcement Reference
SG210201OTHRQPV1
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Christina Foong
Designation
Company Secretarial Executive
Effective Date and Time of the event
01/02/2021 17:45:00
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Re-designation of Mr Soh Chung Hian from Independent Non-Executive Director to Lead Independent Director

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
01/02/2021
Name Of Person
Soh Chung Hian
Age
67
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
Date of last re-appointment (if applicable)
21/01/2019
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
The Board of Directors, having considered Mr Soh's experience, qualifications and his contributions to the Board, is of the view that he has the requisite experience and capabilities to assume the duties and responsibilities as the Lead Independent Director of the Company, which would strengthen the independence element on the Board, in line with recommended corporate governance practices.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Non-executive
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Lead Independent Director, Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee, Chairman of the Nominating Committee and a Member of Remuneration Committee.
Professional qualifications
Bachelor of Accountancy from the then University of Singapore, Master of Business Administration from The International Management Centres of the United Kingdom and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.
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
No
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
No
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Director of:
Agency for Integrated Care Pte Ltd
(September 2015 to current)

British and Malayan Holdings Limited
(February 2017 to current)

British and Malayan Trustees Limited
(December 2016 to current)

Lum Chang Holdings Limited
(January 2013 to current)

Vicom Ltd
(May 2018 to current)

JDJ Investment Pte Ltd
(August 2013 to May 2019)

Eu Yan San International Ltd
(January 2013 to October 2016)

QAF Limited
(February 2014 to April 2016)

Audit Partner of:
Ernst & Young LLP (1990 to 2012)
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)
Eu Yan Sang International Ltd
QAF Limited
JDJ Investment Pte Ltd
Present
Agency for Integrated Care Pte Ltd
British and Malayan Holdings Limited
British and Malayan Trustees Limited
Lum Chang Holdings Limited
Vicom 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?
Yes
If Yes, Please provide details of prior experience
Independent Director of:
Sunright Limited
(December 2018 to current)

British and Malayan Holdings Limited
(February 2017 to current)

British and Malayan Trustees Limited
(December 2016 to current)

Lum Chang Holdings Limited
(January 2013 to current)

Vicom Ltd
(May 2018 to current)