Change - Announcement of Appointment::Announcement of Independent Non-Executive Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
SINGAPORE AIRLINES LIMITED
Securities
SIA S$700M3.13%N270823 - SG7FH2000005 - 7J1B
SIA S$500M 3.22%N200709 - SG7W61959351 - 4GPB
SIA S$300M3.75%N240408 - SG6PE4000001 - 3F4B
SIA S$200M3.145%N210408 - SG6PE5000000 - 3F5B
SINGAPORE AIRLINES LTD - SG1V61937297 - C6L
SIA S$700M3.035%N250411 - SG7AG1000009 - 6S1B
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
31-Aug-2018 17:06:10
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Announcement of Independent Non-Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG180831OTHR8ADI
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Company Secretary
Designation
Brenton Wu
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr David John Gledhill as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
01/09/2018
Name Of Person
David John Gledhill
Age
56
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
Mr Gledhill will bring much needed digital transformation experience to the Board and Management of SIA. With his extensive I.T. knowledge, Mr Gledhill will be able to guide Management in the ongoing business transformation of SIA. After the Board's review of Mr Gledhill's qualifications and experience (set out below), the Board approved the Board Nominating Committee's recommendation to appoint Mr Gledhill to the SIA Board as a non-executive independent Director.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Non-Executive
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Independent Non-Executive Director
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
No
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
No
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Mr Gledhill, 56, is Group Chief Information Officer, as well as Head of Group Technology & Operations at DBS Bank. Under his leadership, DBS Bank has consistently delivered business value through the innovative use of technology. Mr Gledhill brings with him over 30 years of experience in the financial service industry and has spent over 20 years in Asia. Prior to joining DBS in 2008, he worked 20 years at JP Morgan, holding senior regional positions in Technology & Operations.
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)
Member of Finacle Client Advisory Board: Infosys Technologies Ltd
Present
Board Advisor: Singapore Management University ("SMU") School of Information Systems
Director: Singapore Clearing House Pte Ltd
Board Advisor: IBM Board of Advisors
Board Member: National University of Singapore ("NUS") Institute of Systems Science



(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?
No
If No, Please provide details of any training undertaken in the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed company
Although Mr Gledhill has not served on any public listed company boards, he, being a senior management staff of 10 years with DBS Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the listed holding company, DBS Group Holdings Ltd, would have knowledge of the requirements and workings of listed companies through his work at DBS Bank. All Directors on appointment also undergo an orientation programme to familarise themselves with matters relating to the Company's business activities, its strategic directions and policies, the regulatory environment in which the Company operates and the Company's corporate governance practices. The Company will sponsor the Directors for relevant and useful seminars conducted by external organisations as well.

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