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

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
JAPAN FOODS HOLDING LTD.
Securities
JAPAN FOODS HOLDING LTD. - SG1X84942272 - 5OI
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
28-Feb-2022 17:46:27
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Announcement of Appointment of Independent Director
Announcement Reference
SG220228OTHRFY33
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Esther Au
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director.

This announcement has been prepared by the Company and its contents have been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, UOB Kay Hian Private Limited (the "Sponsor") for compliance with the relevant rules of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("SGX-ST") Listing Manual Section B: Rules of Catalist. 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 accuracy, completeness or correctness of any of the information, statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement. The contact person for the Sponsor is Mr Lance Tan, Senior Vice President, at 8 Anthony Road #01-01, Singapore 229957, telephone (65) 6590 6881.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
01/03/2022
Name Of Person
Chia Siok Mei Sylvia
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 ("NC") has recommended Mdm Chia Siok Mei Sylvia ("Mdm Chia") to the Board for appointment as an Independent Director, and a member of each of the Audit and Risk Committee ("ARC"), the NC and the Remuneration Committee ("RC") of the Company. Mdm Chia is a seasoned C-suite corporate executive with background in human resource and talent management. She is presently the Chief People Officer of CrimsonLogic Pte Ltd, a world-class provider of innovative and sustainable digital solutions, products and services that meet diverse needs with a global reach.

After reviewing Mdm Chia's qualification and work experience and the recommendation of the NC, the Board has approved the appointment of Mdm Chia as a Non-Executive Independent Director and a member of each of the ARC, the NC and the RC of the Company.
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, member of each of the ARC, NC and RC
Professional qualifications
Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the professional body for HR and people development.
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
Regional HR Director, Jardine Lloyd Thompson, Hong Kong (2011 - 2014)
Chief People Officer, CrimsonLogic Pte Ltd (2014 - Present)
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)
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 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
Mdm Chia does not have experience as a director of a public listed company in Singapore. She will in due course attend training courses conducted by the Singapore Institute of Director to familiarise herself with the roles and responsibilities of a director of a public listed company in Singapore.