Change - Announcement of Appointment::Announcement of Appointment of Independent Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
KOP LIMITED
Securities
KOP LIMITED - SG2G85000005 - 5I1
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
15-Jan-2018 19:46:05
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Announcement of Appointment of Independent Director
Announcement Reference
SG180115OTHRQ9H2
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Ong Chih Ching
Designation
Executive Chairman and Executive Director
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
This announcement has been prepared by the Company and its contents have been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, RHT Capital Pte. Ltd. (the "Sponsor"), for compliance with the relevant rules of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "SGX-ST"). The Sponsor has not independently verified the contents of this announcement.

This announcement has not been examined or approved by 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. Khong Choun Mun, Registered Professional, RHT Capital Pte. Ltd., 9 Raffles Place, #29-01 Republic Plaza Tower 1, Singapore 049909.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
15/01/2018
Name Of Person
Ng Hin Lee
Age
61
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
The Nominating Committee had considered Mr. Ng Hin Lee tracked record, age, working experiences, capabilities and other relevant factors for the appointment as Independent Director of the Company and recommended to the Board of Directors (the "Board") for his appointment.

The Board has approved Mr. Ng Hin Lee's appointment as Independent Director.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Non-Executive.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Independent Director and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nominating Committee.
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
None.
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
None.
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
January 2006 to July 2014 - Group Financial Officer, Singapore Post Limited

August 2014 to current:

- Independent Director and Chairman of Audit Committee, FJ Benjamin Holdings Ltd
- Director & Co-Founder, Jiaxing Shi Cheng Hotel Management Co., Ltd
- Supervisory Board Member, Suzhou Bitekuai Hotel Management Co., Ltd
- Executive Director, Leading Dragon Corporation Ltd (Hong Kong)
- Group Financial Advisor, Jiangsu Water Paradise Restaurant Management Co., Ltd
- Company Secretary, Shui Tian Tang Pte Ltd
- Director, Tianjin Junhe Industrial Co., Ltd
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)
Singapore Post Enterprise Private Limited
Quantium Solutions International Pte Ltd
General Storage Company Pte Ltd
Lock + Store (Tanjong Pagar) Pte Ltd
Famous Holdings Pte Ltd
Postea, Inc.
GD Express Carrier Berhad - A Listed Public Company in Malaysia
Efficient E-Solutions Berhad - A Listed Public Company in Malaysia
Shenzhen 4PX Information and Technology Co., Ltd
Indo Trans Logistics Corporation
Present
FJ Benjamin Holdings Ltd
Jiaxing Shi Cheng Hotel Management Co., Ltd
Suzhou Bitekuai Hotel Management Co., Ltd
Leading Dragon Corporation Ltd. (Hong Kong)
Tianjin Junhe Industrial Co., 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
Any prior experience as a director of a listed company?
Yes
If Yes, Please provide details of prior experience
Mr. Ng Hin Lee is an Independent Director of FJ Benjamin Holdings Ltd.