Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Non-Independent and Non-Executive Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
THE STRAITS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
Securities
STRAITSTRAD S$170M4.1%N260504 - SGXF74313176 - EPRB
STRAITSTRAD S$370M3.25%B280213 - XS2505918610 - YOEB
STRAITS TRADING CO. LTD - SG1J49001550 - S20
STRAITSTRAD S$130M4.7%N290124 - SGXF43413602 - YAMB
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
28-Apr-2026 18:05:33
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Non-Independent and Non-Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG260428OTHRN6GH
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Lun Chee Leong
Designation
Company Secretary
Effective Date and Time of the event
28/04/2026 18:00:00
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Dr Gary Hilton Weiss as Non-Independent and Non-Executive Director

Additional Details

Date of appointment
29/04/2026
Name of person
Dr Gary Hilton Weiss
Age
72
Country of principal residence
Australia
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, board diversity considerations, and the search and nomination process)
The appointment of Dr Gary Hilton Weiss as Non-Independent and Non-Executive Director was recommended by the Nominating Committee and approved by the Board, after taking into consideration Dr Weiss qualifications, expertise and past experiences.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Non-Executive
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
i. Non-Independent and Non-Executive Director
ii. Member of the Remuneration Committee
Professional qualifications
i. Doctor of Science of Law (JSD), Cornell University
ii. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Master of Laws (LLM), Victoria University of Wellington

Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
1989 to Present - Executive Director of Ariadne Australia Limited
2016 to 2023 - Chairman/Director of Estia Health Limited
2017 to Present - Chairman/Director of Coast Entertainment Holdings Ltd.
2018 to Present - Director of Hearts & Minds Investments Limited
2020 to Present - Chairman/Director of Cromwell Property Group
2020 to Present - Deputy Chairman/Director of Myer Holdings Limited


Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
No
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
Dr Weiss is currently an advisor to Tecity Group, the parent company of the Company.
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)
Estia Health Limited
Present
1. Coast Entertainment Holdings Ltd.
2. Cromwell Property Group
3. Myer Holdings Limited
4. Ariadne Australia Limited
5. Hearts & Minds Investments Limited
6. Invest Gold Coast
7. Thorney Opportunities Ltd.
8. Center for Independent Studies
9. The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
10. Australian Olympic Athletes and Coaches Foundation Limited
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?
Yes
If yes, please provide details of prior experience.
Dr Weiss previously served as a director of The Straits Trading Company Limited from 1 June 2014 to 30 September 2020. He is currently a Director of Ariadne Australia Limited and has formerly served as a Director of the following companies which are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange:
1. Clearview Wealth Limited
2. Mercantile Investment Company Limited
3. Premier Investments Limited
4. Pro-Pac Packaging Ltd
5. Ridley Corporation Limited
6. Tag Pacific Limited