Change - Announcement of Cessation::Cessation of Mr Hans Hugh Miller as Chairman; Independent and Non-Executive Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
HWA HONG CORPORATION LIMITED
Securities
HWA HONG CORPORATION LIMITED - SG1H85877246 - H19
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
07-Feb-2020 18:07:22
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Cessation of Mr Hans Hugh Miller as Chairman; Independent and Non-Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG200207OTHROYW7
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Tan Lay Hong
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Cessation of Mr Hans Hugh Miller as Chairman of the Board; Independent and Non-Executive Director ("INED").

Additional Details

Name Of Person
Hans Hugh Miller
Age
67
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date
23/04/2020
Detailed Reason (s) for cessation
Personal reasons - challenges to carry out leadership roles as non-resident in current international and health context.
Are there any unresolved differences in opinion on material matters between the person and the board of directors, including matters which would have a material impact on the group or its financial reporting?
No
Is there any matter in relation to the cessation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the listed issuer?
No
Any other relevant information to be provided to shareholders of the listed issuer?
No
Date of Appointment to current position
03/01/2005
Does the AC have a minimum of 3 members (taking into account this cessation)?
No
Number of Independent Directors currently resident in Singapore (taking into account this cessation)
2
Number of cessations of appointments specified in Listing Rule 704 (7) or Catalist Rule 704 (6) over the past 12 months
0
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
- Chairman of the Board; INED
- Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee
- Member of the Nominating Committee and the Remuneration Committee
Role and responsibilities
The Board Chairman provides leadership to the Board, setting the tone of Board meetings, to encourage proactive participation and constructive discussions between Board members, to improve Board, Board Committee and individual Director effectiveness. At general meetings, the Board Chairman plays a pivotal role in fostering constructive dialogue between shareholders, the Board and management.
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
Nil
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?
No
Past (for the last 5 years)
Protective Life Corporation: Director
Present
- The Mark Twain House and Museum: Non-Executive Director
- The American Friends of the Louvre: Non-Executive Director
- Nod Road Preservation, Inc: Non-Executive Director