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

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
SINGAPORE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT LIMITED
Securities
SINGAPORE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTLTD - SG2F97994568 - 5WG
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
31-Jul-2026 11:14:31
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG260731OTHR8FJ4
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Lim Chee San
Designation
Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Please refer to the attachment.


This announcement has been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, RHT Capital Pte. Ltd. (the "Sponsor"). It has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "SGX-ST") and the SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement.

The contact person for the sponsor is Mr. Mah How Soon at 36 Robinson Road, #10-06 City House, Singapore 068877, Email: sponsor@rhtgoc.com.

Additional Details

Date of appointment
01/08/2026
Name of person
Giang Sovann
Age
70
Country of principal residence
Singapore
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 assessed the qualifications and experience of Sovann Giang ("Mr. Giang"), is of the view that Mr. Giang has the requisite experience and capabilities to assume the duties and responsibilities as an Independent Director of the Company and considers him to be independent.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Non-Executive
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Non-Executive and Independent Director, Renumeration Committee Chairman and Member of Audit and Risk Management Committee and Nominating Committee
Professional qualifications
- Bachelor of Administration (University of Regina, Canada)
- Senior Accredited Director (Singapore Institute of Director) (SID)
- Chartered Accountant (Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants) (ISCA)
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
- 2019 to Present - Affiliate Faculty / Trainer of Singapore Management University (SMU)
- 2019 to April 2026 - Teaching Associate of Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
- January 2015 to June 2026 - Senior Director of RSM Risk Advisory Pte Ltd
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)
- Silkroad Nickel Ltd
- Rich Capital Holdings Ltd
Present
- Happinest Holdings Pte Ltd
- Funan Microfinance PLC
- Presbyterian Community Social Services Ltd
- CNMC Goldmine Holdings Limited
- Avi-Tech Holdings Limited
- Cambodia Post Bank PLC
- Presbyterian Community Services
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?
Yes
If yes, please provide full details.
Mr. Giang was a director of Epicentre Holdings Limited from July 2016 to October 2018. It was placed under judicial management and dissolved due to compulsory winding up (insolvency) in 2022.

Mr. Giang was a director of Resources Prima Group Limited from November 2014 to February 2018. It underwent voluntary delisting via creditors voluntary liquidation in 2022.
(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
Yes
If yes, please provide full details.
In February 2020, a suit was filed against Rich Capital Holdings Limited ("Rich Capital") in relation to a breach of fiduciary duty on the part of the other directors (excluding Mr. Giang) and officers of the company. Mr. Giang, was an independent director of Rich Capital then. The suit was discontinued in May 2021.

In November 2018, a suit was filed against Silkroad Nickel Ltd ("Silkroad"), two of its executive directors and a major shareholder. The suit involved allegations of payment of introducer fees in relation to the reverse takeover of Silkroad. Mr Giang, who was an independent director of Silkroad then, was not party to and was not involved in the suit, which was discontinued in March 2019.

Further, Mr. Giang was a director of the following companies which underwent reviews:

- Rich Capital: Independent review in 2019 and 2020
- Epicentre Holdings Limited: Independent review in 2017 and special audit in 2019
- SBI Offshore Limited: Independent review in 2018 and 2019

None of the reviews related to transactions carried out by Mr. Giang or involved him personally. His role was confined to assisting the independent reviewer. To the best of Mr. Giang's knowledge, following the reviews, there were no further investigations or queries directed at him personally.
(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?
Yes
If yes, please provide full details.
In July 2014, the Monetary Authority of Singapore issued a supervisory warning to Mr. Giang in respect of untimely disclosure of share options granted to him by SBI Offshore Limited, of which he was a director.

No sanctions or penalties were issued to Mr. Giang and no further action was taken against him on the matter.
Disclosure applicable to the appointment of director only.
Any prior experience as a director of an issuer listed on the Exchange?
Yes
If yes, please provide details of prior experience.
Mr. Giang was an independent director of Silkroad and Rich Capital and is currently an independent director of CNMC Goldmine Holdings Ltd and Avi-Tech Holdings 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).
Not Applicable.

Attachments

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