Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Non-Executive Chairman

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
HALCYON AGRI CORPORATION LIMITED
Securities
HALCYON AGRI CORPORATION LTD - SG2F48989824 - 5VJ
HALCYONAGRI S$125M6.5%N190731 - SG6SC1000002 - 13QB
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
14-Nov-2016 19:06:43
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Non-Executive Chairman
Announcement Reference
SG161114OTHRXIYW
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Pascal Demierre
Designation
Executive Director
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr Qin Hengde as Non-Executive Chairman.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
15/11/2016
Name Of Person
QIN HENGDE
Age
46
Country Of Principal Residence
China
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
The appointment of Mr Qin was proposed by the Company's holding company, Sinochem International (Overseas) Pte. Ltd. ("SIO").

Nominating Committee had reviewed and considered the nomination by SIO, composition of the Board as well as the professional expertise, experience and suitability of Mr Qin for the appointment as Non-Executive Chairman.

The Board, after reviewed the recommendation from the Nominating Committee, approved the appointment of Mr Qin as a Director of the Company and hold the office of Non-Executive Chairman.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Non-Executive
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Non-Executive Chairman
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
Nil
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
Nil
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Mr Qin Hengde has been with Sinochem International Corporation ("Sinochem"), a company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange for more than 10 years. His roles with Sinochem during the past 10 years are as follows:

January 2015 to Present - President

February 2010 to Present - Executive Director

January 2013 to January 2015 - Senior Executive Vice President

February 2007 to January 2013 - Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

November 2005 to February 2007 - Chief Financial Officer
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)
(i) Sinochem International (Overseas) Pte. Ltd.

(ii) Sinochem International Corp Care Co., Ltd.
Present
(i) Executive Director, Sinochem International Corporation

(ii) Non-Executive Chairman, GMG Global Ltd

(iii) Non-Executive Director, Jiangsu Sinorg Chem Technology Co., Ltd.

(iv) Non-Executive Director, Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Group Co., Ltd.

(v) Non-Executive Director, Sinochem International Logistics Co., Ltd.

(vi) Non-Executive Director, Sinochem International Chemicals (Hong Kong) 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 a listed company?
Yes
If Yes, Please provide details of prior experience
(i) Non-Executive Chairman, GMG Global Ltd, a company listed on the Singapore Exchange

(ii) Executive Director, Sinochem International Corporation, a company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange