Change - Announcement of Appointment::Announcement of Chua Thiam Siew, Johnson ("Mr. Chua") as Financial Controller

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
KOH BROTHERS ECO ENGINEERING LIMITED
Securities
KOH BROTHERS ECO ENGG LIMITED - SG1S95928879 - 5HV
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
14-Feb-2025 18:30:44
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Announcement of Chua Thiam Siew, Johnson ("Mr. Chua") as Financial Controller
Announcement Reference
SG250214OTHRB5Y2
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Shin Yong Seub
Designation
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Financial Controller

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 "Exchange") and the Exchange assumes no responsibility for the contents of this document, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this document.

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


Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
17/02/2025
Name Of Person
Chua Thiam Siew, Johnson
Age
61
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)
Following Mr. Chua's cessation announcement on 22 January 2025, the Company's Management continued to engage in discussions with Mr. Chua. Both the Company and Mr. Chua have reached a mutual agreement for Mr. Chua to rejoin as the Financial Controller ("FC") of the Company on a 1-year contractual basis.

The Nominating Committee has assessed the situation and determined that Mr. Chua's revised working arrangement as stated above will neither hinder his ability to discharge his duties as a FC nor compromise the Group's finance functions. Moreover, Mr. Chua is familiar with the finance function of the Group and his expertise and, experience will be invaluable. Mr. Lau Wai Kiat, the Finance Manager, will continue to assist Mr. Chua in the discharge of his duties. The Board, having considered the NC's recommendations and approved the appointment of Mr. Chua as the FC of the Company.

In addition, as the Company is continuing its search for a full time Financial Controller, steps are taken to ensure continuity in the interim.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Executive. He is responsible for overseeing the finance function.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Financial Controller
Professional qualifications
Member - CPA Australia
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
Nil
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
Nil
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
1) Koh Brothers Eco Engineering Limited - February 2013 to May 2016 (Financial Controller)
2) Hatten Group - May 2016 to August 2017 (Group Financial Controller)
3) Koh Brothers Eco Engineering Limited - September 2017 to October 2024 (Financial Controller)
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?
Yes
Shareholding Details
31280
Other Principal Commitments* Including Directorships#
*"Principal Commitments" has the same meaning as defined in the Code
# 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)
Nil
Present
Nil
(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
Not Applicable
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