Change - Announcement of Appointment::REDESIGNATION OF MR BENJAMIN AW CHI-KEN AS EXECUTIVE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
HOR KEW CORPORATION LIMITED
Securities
HOR KEW CORPORATION LIMITED - SG1BE0000006 - BBP
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
30-Apr-2024 17:30:18
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
REDESIGNATION OF MR BENJAMIN AW CHI-KEN AS EXECUTIVE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN AND CEO
Announcement Reference
SG240430OTHR64Q9
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
KOH GEOK HOON
Designation
COMPANY SECRETARY
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
REDESIGNATION OF MR BENJAMIN AW CHI-KEN AS EXECUTIVE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
30/04/2024
Name Of Person
Benjamin Aw Chi-Ken
Age
46
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
Date of last re-appointment (if applicable)
29/04/2022
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, board diversity considerations, and the search and nomination process)
The Board, having considered the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and succession planning and, having assessed Mr Benjamin Aw Chi-Ken s working experiences and leadership in the Group, is of the view that Mr Benjamin Aw Chi-Ken has the requisite capabilities to assume the role and responsibilities as Executive Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Mr Benjamin Aw is responsible for the overall strategic decisions of the Group. He is also overseeing the business development, corporate matters, financial planning, general management and investment decisions of the Group.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Executive Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Professional qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) in Accounting and Finance, University of North London, London, United Kingdom.
Master of Science in Finance, The City University, London, United Kingdom
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
Brother of Ms Elicia Aw Ying Ying, Executive Director of Hor Kew Corporation Limited.
Nephew of Mr Dennis Aw Khoon Hwee (deceased), substantial shareholder of Hor Kew Corporation Limited
Son of Dr Aw Leng Hwee (deceased) substantial shareholder of Hor Kew Corporation Limited.
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
None
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Prior to joining the Group, Mr Benjamin Aw first started as a Personal Financial Advisor and Relationship Manager in a local bank and offshore financial institutions. Mr Aw has also more than 8 years of hands-on professional experience in mechanical and electrical elevator transportation systems and the construction industry with various roles such as regional, managerial, agencies and manufacturing.
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
1,133,545 shares of Hor Kew Corporation Limited
# 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)
None
Present
XJ Elevator Engineering Private Limited
XJ Elevator Private Limited
Hor Kew Holdings Pte Ltd
Hor Kew International Pte Ltd
Hor Kew Pte Ltd
Hor Kew Land Pte Ltd
Oxley Lights Pte Ltd
Oxley Lights Development Pte Ltd
Prefab Technology Pte Ltd
Prefab Technology 3 Pte Ltd
Prefab Technology 8 Pte Ltd
Park Vale Design and Development Pte Ltd
ABX Land Sdn Bhd
GPX Land Sdn Bhd
(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
Executive Director of Hor Kew Corporation Limited since 27 February 2014