Change - Announcement of Appointment::RE-DESIGNATION OF MR TAN POH GUAN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CUM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE COMPANY

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
AA GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.
Securities
AA GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. - SG1S12926576 - 5GZ
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
30-Jun-2020 19:59:24
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
RE-DESIGNATION OF MR TAN POH GUAN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CUM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE COMPANY
Announcement Reference
SG200630OTHRA7JN
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
LAI CHOONG HON
Designation
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Effective Date and Time of the event
01/07/2020 00:00:00
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
RE-DESIGNATION OF MR TAN POH GUAN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CUM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE COMPANY.

This announcement has been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, SAC Capital Private Limited (the "Sponsor"). It has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "SGX-ST") and the SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement.

The contact person for the Sponsor is Mr. David Yeong (Tel (65) 6232 3210), at 1 Robinson Road, #21-00 AIA Tower, Singapore 048542.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
01/07/2020
Name Of Person
TAN POH GUAN
Age
48
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
Date of last re-appointment (if applicable)
26/06/2020
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
The Board having considered the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, has decided to re-designate Mr Tan Poh Guan from Executive Director to Executive Director cum Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

This is part of the Group's strategic plan pursuant to the change of name of the Company from "AA Group Holdings Ltd." to "HGH Holdings Ltd." that takes effect on 1 July 2020.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Executive Director cum Chief Executive Officer - Overall business development and general management of the Group
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Executive Director cum Chief Executive Officer
Professional qualifications
Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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
Mr Tan Jun Hao, nephew of Mr Tan Poh Guan, currently serves as a Director of Engineering Manufacturing Services (S) Pte Ltd (January 2019 until Present) and Poh Huat Heng Corporation Pte Ltd (August 2014 until Present).
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
Yes, Mr Tan Poh Guan is the Non-Executive Director of Power Works Pte Ltd and holds 8.33% indirect interest in Power Works Pte Ltd.
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Mr Tan Poh Guan currently serves as Executive Director since 17 December 2018 and is responsible for the overall business development and general management of the Group. Mr Tan Poh Guan has extensive experience in the construction business, having handled various aspects such as planning, operations, overseeing the finances and tendering for projects.

Mr Tan Poh Guan currently also serves as Director of various companies. Please refer to his present directorships provided below for further information.
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?
Yes
Shareholding Details
88,461,017 (Direct Interests)
Other Principal Commitments* Including Directorships#
*"Principal Commitments" has the same meaning as defined in the Code
# 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)

(a) W & P Corporation Pte Ltd
(b) Power Works International Pte. Ltd.
(c) Inventit Holdings Pte. Ltd.
(d) Power Works Drilling Pte Ltd
(e) W & P Corporation Pte Ltd
Present
(a) A2A Management Pte. Ltd.
(b) Julique Capital Pte. Ltd.
(c) Poh Huat Heng Corporation Pte. Ltd.
(d) W & P Precast Sdn. Bhd.
(e) Power Works Pte. Ltd.
(f) W&P Precast Pte. Ltd.
(g) Germaxco Pte. Ltd.
(h) Benetre Pte. Ltd.
(i) Engineering Manufacturing Services (S) Pte. Ltd.
(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 Tan had undergone training in the roles and responsibilities of a listed issuer as prescribed by the SGX-ST.