Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director - Mr Michael Zechmeister

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
SATS LTD.
Securities
SATS LTD. - SG1I52882764 - S58
SATS LTD S$300M2.45%N320806 - SGXF82221767 - Q58B
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
25-Mar-2026 17:28:30
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director - Mr Michael Zechmeister
Announcement Reference
SG260325OTHRQYST
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Low Siew Tian
Designation
Assistant Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr Michael Zechmeister as an Independent Non-Executive Director of SATS Ltd.

Additional Details

Date of appointment
26/03/2026
Name of person
Michael Zechmeister
Age
59
Country of principal residence
United States of America
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, board diversity considerations, and the search and nomination process)
Mr Zechmeister was formerly the CFO at C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. ("C.H. Robinson"), a company listed on NASDAQ, specialising in third-party logistics and freight transportation. During his tenure with C.H. Robinson, he built a high-performing finance team and played a key role in driving significant organisational change.

Mr Zechmeister has over thirty years of senior finance leadership experience at General Mills, United Natural Foods, Inc. and C.H. Robinson. At General Mills, he held roles including Vice President of Finance for the Pillsbury Division, Vice President of Finance for U.S. Retail Sales, and Treasurer. He later served as CFO at United Natural Foods, Inc., a company listed on NYSE, where he improved financial operations, supported acquisitions, strengthened investor relations, treasury functions, strategy, accounting, financial planning & analysis, all contributed to the company's growth.

With his strong technical finance background and extensive experience across consumer products, global logistics, warehousing and the foodservice sector, particularly within the U.S. market, his expertise will bring added value and synergy to the Board and enhance the existing competencies and skills within the Board.

The Board has approved the appointment of Mr Zechmeister as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company after having considered the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and having reviewed his experience and skillset.
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
Member of the Audit Committee
Member of the Nominating Committee
Professional qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
Master of Business Administration in Finance, Marketing and Strategy, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
August 2019 to August 2024: Chief Financial Officer, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
September 2015 to August 2019: Chief Financial Officer, United Natural Foods, Inc.
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
No
Any relationship (including immediate family relationships) with any existing director, existing executive officer, the issuer and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
No
Conflict of interest (including any competing business)
No
Undertaking (in the format set out in Appendix 7.7 or Appendix 7H) under Mainboard Rule 720(1) or Catalist Rule 720(1) has been submitted to the listed issuer
Yes
Other Principal Commitments* Including Directorships#
* "Principal Commitments" has the same meaning as defined in the Code of Corporate Governance.
# These fields are not applicable for announcements of appointments pursuant to Mainboard Rule 704(9) or Catalist Rule 704(8).
Past (for the last 5 years)
August 2019 to August 2024: Chief Financial Officer, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Present
February 2025 to present: Operating Partner, DigiKey Corporation

August 2009 to present: Member of the Board of Advisors, University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management

April 2025 to present: Chair of the Board and Executive Committee, University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management

March 2023 to present: Independent Board Director, Hormel Foods Corporation
Information Required
Disclose the following matters concerning an appointment of director, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, general manager or other officer of equivalent rank. If the answer to any question is "yes", full details must be given.
(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
Disclosure applicable to the appointment of director only.
Any prior experience as a director of an issuer listed on the Exchange?
No
If no, please state if the director has attended or will be attending training on the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed issuer as prescribed by the Exchange.
Mr Zechmeister will attend the prescribed trainings within one year from the date of his appointment to the Board.