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

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
LCD GLOBAL INVESTMENTS LTD.
Securities
LCD GLOBAL INVESTMENTS LTD. - SG1C01001033 - L38
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
14-Nov-2014 17:54:56
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG141114OTHRUKQW
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Iris Wu Hwee Tan
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr Zainul Abidin Bin Mohamed Rasheed as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
14/11/2014
Name Of Person
Zainul Abidin Bin Mohamed Rasheed
Age
66
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
Mr Zainul Abidin Rasheed is Singapore's Ambassador to Kuwait (Non-Resident) and Foreign Minister's Special Envoy to the Middle East. Additionally, he serves on the boards of various local and international companies including Deputy Chairman and Lead Independent Director of Australian-listed OM Holdings Limited and acts as Corporate Adviser to Temasek International Pte Ltd.

A veteran with 14 years of experience in the Government Service and over 25 years in the media industry, he has served as Member of Parliament for Cheng San GRC and subsequently Aljunied GRC. From 1998, Mr Zainul served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs bearing various office-holding appointments, till 2011, where he was Senior Minister of State. He also previously held key positions in numerous Government agencies, councils, community organisations and companies including Chairman of SPH Radio, President of the Singapore Islamic Religious Council (MUIS), member of Lee Kuan Yew Distinguished Visitors Programme Committee and member of the Council for Security Co-operation in the Asia Pacific.

The Board believes that the Company will benefit from Mr Zainul's strong networks, extensive experience in international relations and broad connection to the business community. His deep understanding of international trade and investment will add diversity of skills as well as strengthen board expertise. The Board looks forward to Mr Zainul's contribution and guidance towards the Group's future growth.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Non-Executive Appointment.
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
Current Appointments:

Ambassador to Kuwait (Non-Resident) and Foreign Minister's Special Envoy to the Middle East

Corporate Adviser, Temasek International Pte Ltd

President (Non-Executive), Mini Environment Services Pte Ltd

Deputy Chairman and Director (Non-Executive), OM Holdings Limited

Chairman, Diamond Energy Services Pte Ltd

Chairman (Non-Executive), VSC Socio-Economics (VSCSE) Pte Ltd

Director, Pacific Insurance Berhad

Advisor, Middle East Business Group, Singapore Business Federation

Member, Governing Council of Singapore Business Advisors and Consultants Council (SBACC)

Member, Advisory Panel of HONOR (Singapore)

Member, Board of Raffles Institution


Other Current Positions:

Director, Temasek Cares Foundation

Director, Hj S.M. Abdul Jaleel Foundation

Member, the New York-based The Asia Society's Global Council

Patron, The Singapore Rugby Union

Advisor, The Singapore Hockey Federation


Previous Appointments:

2011 to 2014: Chairman, SPH Radio

2011 to 2014: Consultant, Straits Times Press (Publishing)

2006 to 2014: Member, NUS Alumni Advisory Board

2006 to 2011: Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Member of Parliament, Aljunied Group Representation Constituency

2004 to 2005: Minister of State (Foreign Affairs)

2001 to 2009: Mayor of Northeast Community Development Council

1996 to 2011: Member of Parliament

2003 to 2010: Chairman, Malay Heritage Foundation

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)
2011 to 2014: Chairman, SPH Radio

2011 to 2014: Consultant, Straits Times Press (Publishing)

2006 to 2014: Member, NUS Alumni Advisory Board

2006 to 2011: Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Member of Parliament, Aljunied Group Representation Constituency

2001 to 2009: Mayor of Northeast Community Development Council

1996 to 2011: Member of Parliament

2003 to 2010: Chairman, Malay Heritage Foundation

Present
Current Appointments:

Ambassador to Kuwait (Non-Resident) and Foreign Minister's Special Envoy to the Middle East

Corporate Adviser, Temasek International Pte Ltd

President (Non-Executive), Mini Environment Services Pte Ltd

Deputy Chairman and Director (Non-Executive), OM Holdings Limited

Chairman, Diamond Energy Services Pte Ltd

Chairman (Non-Executive), VSC Socio-Economics (VSCSE) Pte Ltd

Director, Pacific Insurance Berhad

Advisor, Middle East Business Group, Singapore Business Federation

Member, Governing Council of Singapore Business Advisors and Consultants Council (SBACC)

Member, Advisory Panel of HONOR (Singapore)

Member, Board of Raffles Institution


Other Current Positions:

Director, Temasek Cares Foundation

Director, Hj S.M. Abdul Jaleel Foundation

Member, the New York-based The Asia Society's Global Council

Patron, The Singapore Rugby Union

Advisor, The Singapore Hockey Federation
(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
Current Appointment:

OM Holdings Limited (Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange)

- Deputy Chairman and Lead Independent Non-Executive Director

- Member of Audit and Remuneration Committees