Change - Announcement of Appointment::Promotion to Chief Operating Officer

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
VIVA INDUSTRIAL TRUST MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.
Securities
VIVA INDUSTRIAL TRUST - SG2G31998161 - T8B
Stapled Security
Yes

Other Issuer(s) for Stapled Security

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
14-Feb-2018 20:58:05
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Promotion to Chief Operating Officer
Announcement Reference
SG180214OTHRHVVR
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Ang Poh Seong
Designation
Chief Executive Officer of the REIT Manager and Trustee-Manager
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
The promotion of Mr Frank Ng Tze Wei from Head of Investor Relations & Investment to Chief Operating Officer of the Managers with effect from 15 February 2018.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
15/02/2018
Name Of Person
Frank Ng Tze Wei
Age
38
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
The Chief Executive Officer recommended that Mr Ng be promoted from Head of Investor Relations & Investment to Chief Operating Officer. This was supported by the Nominating and Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Executive position. Mr Ng will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will focus on driving Viva Industrial Trust's ("VIT") strategic and operational initiatives including expanding and directing VIT's investments, capital market access and leasing & marketing performance. This leadership role will oversee the investment, investor relations, leasing & marketing functions and corporate functions.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Chief Operating Officer
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
None
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
None
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
2016 to Present
Head of Investor Relations & Investment
Viva Industrial Trust Management Pte Ltd

2014 to 2016
Lead Economist
Monetary Authority of Singapore

2012 to 2014
Head of Corporate Finance & Investor Relations
Viva Industrial Trust Management Pte Ltd

2010 to 2012
Head of Investment & Strategy
Hoe Leong Corporation Ltd

2008 to 2009
Assistant Vice President
Pacific Star Investments & Development

2004 to 2008
Assistant Director
Monetary Authority of Singapore
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?
Yes
Shareholding Details
388,509 stapled securities in Viva Industrial Trust
Other Directorships
# 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)
Maxi Capital Pte. Ltd.
Viva Investment Management Pte. Ltd.
Viva Real Estate Asset Management Pte. Ltd.
Rad Shoes Pte. Ltd.
Tamarix Advisory
Present
Viva Real Estate Asset Management 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
Disclosure applicable to the appointment of Director only.
Any prior experience as a director of a listed company?
No
If No, Please provide details of any training undertaken in the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed company
Not applicable.