Change - Announcement of Appointment::ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF SINGAPORE SHIPPING CORPORTION LTD

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
SINGAPORE SHIPPING CORPORATION LIMITED
Securities
SINGAPORE SHIPPING CORP LTD - SG1J24887775 - S19
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
19-May-2015 17:40:00
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF SINGAPORE SHIPPING CORPORTION LTD
Announcement Reference
SG150519OTHR59AJ
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
LIM BEE LAN
Designation
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Effective Date and Time of the event
19/05/2015 17:30:00
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Kindly refer to the attached press release.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
19/05/2015
Name Of Person
CHUA SIEW HEI
Age
38
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
As part of succession planning, Ms Chua Siew Hwi has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer ("Deputy CEO") of Singapore Shipping Corporation Limited. The appointment marks the culmination of a year of intensive selection, performance evaluation and Board deliberation. Upon recommendation by the Nominating Committee, the Board reviewed and considered Ms Chua Siew Hwi's track record and contributions and concluded that she is suitable to assume the position of Deputy CEO.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
The appointment is executive in nature. Ms Chua Siew Hwi will be responsible for and drive the business of Singapore Shipping Corporation Limited as its Deputy CEO. She will also continue to maintain oversight in finance-related functions.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Deputy Chief Executive Officer and CFO, Singapore Shipping Corporation Limited
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
NIL
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
NIL
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
2000-2003
Senior Auditor, KPMG

2004-2005
Accountant, HONG LEONG INVESTMENT HOLDINGS PTE LTD

2005-2006
Assistant Manager, Finance, THE ASCOTT GROUP LIMITED

2006-2011
CFO, NIKKO ASSET MANAGEMENT ASIA LIMITED
(formerly DBS ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED)

SVP, Head of Finance, Middle & Back Offices,
DBS ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD

2012-May 2013
Professional Consultant (Corporate & Financial Management Strategy). Significant engagements/roles included:-
- Consultant, SINGAPORE EXCHANGE LTD
- Advisor (corporate/financial strategy & management), for Singapore-based family office of an ultra high net-worth client.

Sept 2013-Present
CFO, SINGAPORE SHIPPING CORPORATION LIMITED and STAMFORD LAND CORPORATION LTD

Professional & Educational Qualifications:-
CA (Singapore)
MBA, University of Southern Queensland (2002)
BAcc, Nanyang Technological University (1999)
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)
NIL
Present
NIL
(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 a listed company?
No
If No, Please provide details of any training undertaken in the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed company
NA

Attachments

SSC Press Release_ Appointment of CEO and Deputy CEO.pdf
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