Change - Announcement of Appointment::APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
HOR KEW CORPORATION LIMITED
Securities
HOR KEW CORPORATION LIMITED - SG1BE0000006 - BBP
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
30-Apr-2024 17:25:16
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Announcement Reference
SG240430OTHR63VW
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
KOH GEOK HOON
Designation
COMPANY SECRETARY
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR - Lee Chia Sin

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
30/04/2024
Name Of Person
Lee Chia Sin
Age
45
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)
Upon the recommendation of the Nominating Committee which had reviewed the qualifications and experience of Mr Lee Chia Sin as set out below, the Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Mr Lee Chia Sin as the Lead Independent Non-Executive Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of the Nominating and Remuneration Committees.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Non-executive
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Lead Independent Non-Executive Director
Chairman of Audit Committee
Member of Nominating Committee
Member of Remuneration Committee
Professional qualifications
Member of Singapore Institute of Director since Apr 2019
Accredited Tax Practitioner Singapore (Income Tax and GST) since Jan 2011
Practising Member, Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) since Sep 2010
Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) since Mar 2009
Associates Member, Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM) since Jun 2006
Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) since Mar 2004
Chartered Accountants of Malaysia Institute of Accountants (MIA) since 2004
ACCA Qualification in Jun 2003
Bachelor of Accounting and Commercial Law, University of Wellington, New Zealand in Dec 2000
Post-Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountant, University of Wellington, New Zealand in Dec 2000
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
None
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
None
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
March 2021 to present: Independent Director of Regal International Limited
April 2019 to present: Independent Director of China Environment Limited
Jan 2023 to present: Audit partner of AG Assurance PAC
Feb 2023 to present: Director of CS Practice PAC
Dec 2020 to present: Director of CKS Assurance PAC
Aug 2020 to present: Director of China Dongyuan Environment Pte Ltd
Aug 2020 to present: Director of CS Portfolio Pte Ltd
2019 to present: Audit Principal of CKS Associates (Malaysia)
Jan 2018 to present: Creative Global Mgt Pte Ltd
Aug 2017 to present: Director of Eurokem (SEA) Pte Ltd
Jun 2015 to present: Director of 13 Resources Pte Ltd
Jun 2015 to present: Director of Metal Alliance Pte Ltd
Apr 2011 to present: Director of East Wing Consultancy Pte Ltd
Dec 2010 to present: Audit Principal of CKS Associates
Mar 2010 to present: Director of Nextrend Technology Pte Ltd
Nov 2007 to present: Director of Creative Corporate Management Pte Ltd
Feb 2004 to present: Director of Creative Business Management Pte Ltd
23 April 2021 to 9 January 2022: Independent Director of NGSC Limited
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
# 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)
Please refer to section Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years above
Present
Please refer to section Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years above
(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
Any prior experience as a director of an issuer listed on the Exchange?
Yes
If Yes, Please provide details of prior experience
March 2021 to present: Independent Director of Regal International Limited
April 2019 to present: Independent Director of China Environment Limited
23 April 2021 to 9 January 2022: Independent Director of NGSC Limited