Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Mr Kong Seong Hee as Chief Financial Officer

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
VERSALINK HOLDINGS LIMITED
Securities
VERSALINK HOLDINGS LIMITED - SG1AC9000003 - 40N
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
22-Jun-2021 18:36:39
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Mr Kong Seong Hee as Chief Financial Officer
Announcement Reference
SG210622OTHRN4N9
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Matthew Law Kian Siong
Designation
Group Chief Executive Officer
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr Kong Seong Hee as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

This announcement has been reviewed by the Company and its contents have been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, ZICO Capital Pte. Ltd. (the "Sponsor"), in accordance with Rule 226(2)(b) of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("SGX-ST") Listing Manual Section B: Rules of Catalist.

This announcement has not been examined or approved by 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 Ms. Alice Ng, Director of Continuing Sponsorship,
ZICO Capital Pte. Ltd. at 8 Robinson Road #09-00 ASO Building, Singapore 048544, telephone (65) 6636 4201.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
26/07/2021
Name Of Person
Kong Seong Hee
Age
51
Country Of Principal Residence
Malaysia
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
The Board of Directors (the "Board") of Versalink Holdings Limited (the "Company") has reviewed and assessed the qualifications, working experience and suitability of Mr. Kong Seong Hee ("Mr Kong"), as well as the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and the assessment of the Audit Committee of Mr Kong to be appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company ("CFO"). The Board is satisfied that Mr Kong has the requisite experience and capabilities to assume the responsibilities as the CFO, and has approved the appointment of Mr Kong as the CFO.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Executive. The CFO is responsible for all matters relating to financial management including, but not limited to, providing strategic and financial guidance to ensure that the Company's financial commitments are met, fully complying with relevant regulations, financial reporting standards and policies, which include best practices in corporate governance aligned to safeguard the Company's business model and assets.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Chief Financial Officer
Professional qualifications
Member of Institute of Internal Auditors of Malaysia
Certified Financial Planner of Financial Planning Association of Malaysia
Member of Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia
Chartered Accountants of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
Member of Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
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
No
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
No
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
2010 to 2012 - Chief Finance Officer for Focus Point Vision Care Group Sdn Bhd
2012 to 2015 - General Manager (Finance) for Palmgold Corporation Sdn Bhd
2015 to 2016 - Financial Controller for Southern Steel Mesh Sdn Bhd
2016 to 2017 - General Manager (Financial Operations) for Nirvana Memorial Park Sdn Bhd
2017 to Present - General Manger, Group Finance and Compliance Officer for Volkswagen Group Malaysia Sdn Bhd
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
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)
No
Present
No
(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