Change - Announcement of Appointment::Re-designation of Independent Non-Executive Director to Lead Independent Non-Executive Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
YANGZIJIANG SHIPBUILDING (HOLDINGS) LTD.
Securities
YANGZIJIANG SHIPBLDG HLDGS LTD - SG1U76934819 - BS6
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
25-Apr-2024 20:20:42
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Re-designation of Independent Non-Executive Director to Lead Independent Non-Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG240425OTHRYG94
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Ren Letian
Designation
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Re-designation of Mr Yee Kee Shian, Leon from Independent Non-Executive Director to Lead Independent Non-Executive Director

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
25/04/2024
Name Of Person
Yee Kee Shian, Leon
Age
48
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
Date of last re-appointment (if applicable)
25/04/2024
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, board diversity considerations, and the search and nomination process)
The Board of Directors of the Company has reviewed and considered the qualifications and experience of Mr Yee Kee Shian, Leon and upon the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, has approved the re-designation of Mr Yee Kee Shian, Leon as the Lead Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company.
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 Non-Executive Director, Chairman of Nominating Committee, a Member of Remuneration Committee and a member of Audit and Risk Committee
Professional qualifications
- Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore
- Solicitor of England and Wales
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
None
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
None
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
- March 2017 to Present: Chairman of Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
- April 2013 to Present: Managing Director of Duane Morris & Selvam LLP and Selvam LLC
- January 2011 to April 2013: Director of Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
- January 2007 to April 2013: Director of Selvam LLC
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)
Cambridge Alliance China Group Pte. Ltd.
Knightsbridge Fund No. 1 Pte. Ltd.
Knightsbridge Fund No. 2 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 1 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 2 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 3 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 4 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 5 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 6 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 7 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 8 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 9 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 10 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 11 Pte. Ltd.
Krystal Titan Pte. Ltd.
Rabbit Colors Pte. Ltd
Sweet Orchid Pte. Ltd.
Purple Sunshine Pte. Ltd.
Yellow Lullaby Pte. Ltd.
Pentagon Football Centre Pte. Ltd.
Pacific Star Development Limited (F.K.A LH Group Limited)
Cambridge Alliance Realtor Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge Alliance Global Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Federal International (2000) Ltd
The Knightsbridge Group Pte Ltd.
Knightsbridge Auto Pte Ltd
Laura Ashley Holdings Plc
LNH Logistics Limited
Present
Selvam LLC
Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd
Cambridge Alliance Capital Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge Alliance Fund No. 1. Pte. Ltd.
Christ's College, Cambridge Fund (Singapore) Limited
Ladderman Limited
Ladderman (HK) Limited
Caelius Pte. Ltd.
Char Yong (Dabu) Foundation Limited
St. Joseph's Institution Philanthropic Fund For the Lasallian Mission Ltd.
Oxpay Financial Limited
Ee Hoe Hean Club
Yangzijiang Financial Holding 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?
Yes
If Yes, Please provide full details
The relevant entity is Laura Ashley Holdings Plc (the "Laura Ashley"). Mr Yee Kee Shian, Leon stepped down as a Director of the Company on 16 March 2020. Laura Ashley subsequently appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers as administrators on 23 March 2020.

This was due to the COVID-19 outbreak, which had an immediate and significant impact on trading of Laura Ashley and its subsidiaries (the "LA Group"). Based on the LA Group's cashflow forecasts and the increased uncertainty, the LA Group expected that it would not be in a position to draw down additional funding in a timely manner sufficient to support its working capital requirements, and therefore Laura Ashley appointed administrators.

Laura Ashley moved into creditors' voluntary liquidation with the appointment of a voluntary liquidator on 31 March 2021. Mr Yee Kee Shian, Leon had not undertaken any executive roles and responsibilities in Laura Ashley. Apart from Laura Ashley, he is not a director of any entities which has been wound up or dissolved at present or at any time within two (2) years from the date that he ceased to be a director.
(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
Current Listed Company Directorship:
F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd
Oxpay Financial Limited
Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd
Please provide details of relevant experience and the nominating committee's reasons for not requiring the director to undergo training as prescribed by the Exchange (if applicable)
Previous Listed Company Directorships:
Federal International (2000) Ltd
Pacific Star Development Limited
Laura Ashley Holdings Plc
Milkyway International Tank Transportation (Holdings) Pte. Ltd. (F.k.a. LHN Logistics Pte. Ltd.)