Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director, Mr Chew Hock Yong

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
COMFORTDELGRO CORPORATION LIMITED
Securities
COMFORTDELGRO CORPORATION LTD - SG1N31909426 - C52
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
15-Oct-2026 07:53:49
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director, Mr Chew Hock Yong
Announcement Reference
SG261015OTHRURPD
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Angeline Joyce Lee Siang Pohr
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr Chew Hock Yong as an Independent Non-Executive Director of ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited (the "Company") with effect from 1 November 2026. He will also serve as a member of the Board Risk Committee and the Sustainability Committee.

Additional Details

Date of appointment
01/11/2026
Name of person
Chew Hock Yong
Age
62
Country of principal residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, board diversity considerations, and the search and nomination process)
The Board reviewed the recommendation of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee and approved the appointment of Mr Chew Hock Yong as a member of the Board in view of his independence, qualifications, extensive leadership experience, and expertise in governance, public policy and risk oversight. His experience will provide valuable insights and contribute meaningfully to the deliberations of the Board.
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 Non-Executive Director, Member of the Board Risk Committee and the Sustainability Committee.
Professional qualifications
Advanced Management Programme, INSEAD
Master of Science in Management, Stanford Business School, Stanford University, USA
Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture), University of Tokyo, Japan
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Present Appointments:
1. National Parks Board - Chairman (August 2026 to Present)
2. T-Prep Pte Ltd - Board Member (April 2023 to Present)
3. Calvary Community Care (Singapore) - Board Member (April 2023 to Present)
4. The Singapore Island Country Club - Deputy Chairman (January 2023 to Present)
5. Nuri Holdings (S) Pte. Ltd. - Advisor (January 2023 to Present)
6. Institute of Digital Molecular Analytics and Science, Nanyang Technological University - Chairman of Governing Board (July 2022 to Present)
7. UBS Optimus Foundation Singapore - Board Member (January 2020 to Present)

Past Appointments (Past 10 Years):
1. SimplyGo Pte Ltd - Chairman (September 2024 to July 2026)
2. Workforce Singapore Agency - Chairman (October 2022 to June 2026)
3. TransitLink Pte Ltd - Chairman (May 2023 to August 2024)
4. HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) - Chairman (December 2019 to October 2022)
5. Ministry of Home Affairs - Permanent Secretary (Development) (April 2019 to October 2022)
6. Civil Service Club - Chairman of Executive Committee (April 2018 to October 2022)
7. Singapore Totalisator Board - Board Member (May 2016 to March 2022)
8. Ministry of Social and Family Development - Permanent Secretary (May 2016 to March 2022)
9. SG Enable Ltd. - Chairman (May 2016 to March 2022)
10. Ministry of National Development - Second Permanent Secretary (October 2014 to April 2016)
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
Yes
Shareholding details
ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited - 5,025 ordinary shares (under the CPF Investment Scheme).
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
Nil
Conflict of interest (including any competing business)
Nil
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)
Past other Principal Commitments, Including Directorships (Past 5 Years):
1. SimplyGo Pte Ltd - Chairman (September 2024 to July 2026)
2. Workforce Singapore Agency - Chairman (October 2022 to June 2026)
3. TransitLink Pte Ltd - Chairman (May 2023 to August 2024)
4. HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) - Chairman (December 2019 to October 2022)
5. Ministry of Home Affairs - Permanent Secretary (Development) (April 2019 to October 2022)
6. Civil Service Club - Chairman of Executive Committee (April 2018 to October 2022)
7. Singapore Totalisator Board - Board Member (May 2016 to March 2022)
8. Ministry of Social and Family Development - Permanent Secretary (May 2016 to March 2022)
9. SG Enable Ltd. - Chairman (May 2016 to March 2022)
Present
Present other Principal Commitments, Including Directorships:
1. National Parks Board - Chairman (August 2026 to Present)
2. T-Prep Pte Ltd - Board Member (April 2023 to Present)
3. Calvary Community Care (Singapore) - Board Member (April 2023 to Present)
4. The Singapore Island Country Club - Deputy Chairman (January 2023 to Present)
5. Nuri Holdings (S) Pte. Ltd. - Advisor (January 2023 to Present)
6. Institute of Digital Molecular Analytics and Science, Nanyang Technological University - Chairman of Governing Board (July 2022 to Present)
7. UBS Optimus Foundation Singapore - Board Member (January 2020 to Present)
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?
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.
Please see below.
Please provide details of relevant experience and the nominating committee's reasons for not requiring the director to undergo training as prescribed by the Exchange (if applicable).
The Company will arrange for Mr Chew to attend the relevant modules under the Listed Entity Directors Programme organised by the Singapore Institute of Directors to fulfil the Mandatory Training requirements under the Listing Rules.