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

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
YHI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Securities
YHI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - SG1CF1000000 - BPF
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
29-Apr-2026 17:50:06
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Announcement of Appointment of Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG260429OTHRJC2S
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Tay Tian Hoe Richard
Designation
Executive Chairman and Group Managing Director
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Announcement of Appointment of Executive Director

Additional Details

Date of appointment
29/04/2026
Name of person
Ryan Tay Guoren
Age
42
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 of Directors, having considered the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and having reviewed and considered the qualifications, working experience and suitability of Mr Ryan Tay Guoren, is of the view that Mr Ryan Tay Guoren has the requisite experience and capability to assume the responsibility as an Executive Director of the Company.

Accordingly, the Board of Directors approved the appointment of Mr Ryan Tay Guoren as an Executive Director of the Company.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Appointment: Executive

Area of Responsibility:
- Driving the Group's global business strategies and policies, including revenue growth initiatives, export sales coordination, key account management, pricing strategy and regional market development across its international manufacturing and distribution network.
- Driving the Group's restructuring initiatives to strengthen operational efficiency, as well as the implementation of digital strategy and systems integration across operational functions. This includes leveraging digital solutions to enhance process efficiency, data visibility, and cross-border coordination within the Group's regional operations.
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Executive Director
Professional qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Double Major in International Business and Operations Boston University (2008)
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
January 2022 - Present
General Manager
YHI Manufacturing (Singapore) Pte Ltd

June 2015 - December 2021
Deputy General Manager
YHI Manufacturing (Singapore) Pte Ltd

July 2012 - June 2015
Sales Manager
YHI Manufacturing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Feb 2008 - July 2012
Development Manager - Energy Department
YHI Corporation (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
Yes
Shareholding details
67,500 shares in YHI Holding Pte Ltd (8.16% shareholding interests)
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
Yes. Mr Ryan Tay Guoren is the son of the Executive Chairman and Group Managing Director, Mr Tay Tian Hoe Richard.
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)
Directorships:
- NIL

With reference to page 152 of the Company's annual report for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, Mr Ryan Tay Guoren wishes to clarify that the responses under his past directorships should be "nil".

Principal Commitments:
- NIL
Present
Directorships:
- YHI Holdings Pte Ltd
- YHI Corporation (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- YHI Manufacturing (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- YHI Manufacturing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- YHI Advanti Manufacturing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- YHI International (Taiwan) Co Ltd
- YHI Advanti Manufacturing (Suzhou) Co Ltd
- Wheelworld GmbH
- Rambai Heights Sdn Bhd

Principal Commitments:
- NIL
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 Ryan Tay Guoren will be attending training on the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed issuer as prescribed by the Exchange.
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