Change - Announcement of Appointment::APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
GS HOLDINGS LIMITED
Securities
GS HOLDINGS LIMITED - SG1CF0000001 - 43A
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
30-Jun-2016 19:27:20
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Announcement Reference
SG160630OTHRFLXK
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
PANG POK
Designation
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
This announcement has been prepared by the Company and its contents have been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, UOB Kay Hian Private Limited (the "Sponsor") for compliance with the relevant Catalist Rules. The Sponsor has not independently verified the contents of this announcement.

This announcement has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "SGX-ST"). The Sponsor and the SGX-ST assume no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, including the accuracy, completeness or correctness of any of the information, statements or opinions made, or reports contained in this announcement.

The contact persons for the Sponsor are Mr Alvin Soh, Head of Catalist Operations, Senior Vice President, and Mr Lan Kang Ming, Vice President, at 8 Anthony Road, #01-01, Singapore 229957, telephone (65) 6590 6881.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
01/07/2016
Name Of Person
Lee Dah Khang
Age
45
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
The Nominating Committee had discussed and deliberated on Mr Lee Dah Khang's experience, capabilities and qualifications and recommended Mr Lee Dah Khang to be appointed as the Lead Independent Director of the Company. The Nominating Committee's recommendation was accepted by the Board.

Mr Lee Dah Khang has provided an undertaking (in the format as set out in Appendix 7H) to the Company as required under the Rule 720(1) of the Listing Manual Section B : Rules of Catalist of the SGX-ST.
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 Audit Committee and member of the Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee.
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
April 2015 - Present
Director of Pteris Global Limited

December 2012 - December 2015
Director of Shinvest Holding Ltd (f.k.a. Eastgate Technology Ltd.)

December 2008 - Present
Director of Orion Management Consulting Pte. Ltd.

February 2010 - Present
Director of Acumen Consultants Pte. Ltd.

October 2013 - Present
Director of Orion Information Systems Pte. Ltd.

May 2014 - Present
Director of Orion BPO Pte. Ltd.

April 2006 - November 2008
Director of Yang & Yeo Management Pte Ltd

September 2007 - April 2010
Director of J Cuisine Pte. Ltd.

September 2006 - April 2010
Director of Applied Industrial Coating Pte. Ltd.

March 2009 - March 2012
Director of Ochacha (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (Struck Off)



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. Shinvest Holding Ltd. (f.k.a. Eastgate Technology Ltd.)
2. Ochacha (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Present
1. Pteris Global Limited
2. Orion Management Consulting Pte. Ltd.
3. Acumen Consultants Pte. Ltd.
4. Orion Information Systems Pte. Ltd.
5. Orion BPO 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 a listed company?
Yes
If Yes, Please provide details of prior experience
1. Shinvest Holding Ltd (f.k.a Eastgate Technology Ltd.)
2. Pteris Global Limited

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