Change - Announcement of Appointment::APPOINTMENT OF GROUP OPERATIONS DIRECTOR (MANUFACTURING), AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE COMPANY

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
KODA LTD
Securities
KODA LTD - SG1CB1000009 - BJZ
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
15-Sep-2023 17:36:01
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
APPOINTMENT OF GROUP OPERATIONS DIRECTOR (MANUFACTURING), AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE COMPANY
Announcement Reference
SG230915OTHRTX03
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
James Koh Jyh Gang
Designation
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
APPOINTMENT OF GROUP OPERATIONS DIRECTOR (MANUFACTURING), AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE COMPANY

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
02/10/2023
Name Of Person
KAVIN SEOW SOO YEOW
Age
63
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 of Directors, having considered the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and having reviewed and considered the qualifications, working experience and suitability of Mr Kavin Seow Soo Yeow ("Mr Seow"), is of the view that Mr Seow has the requisite experience and capability to assume the responsibility as the Group Operations Director (Manufacturing) of Koda Ltd.

Accordingly, the Board of Directors approved the appointment of Mr Seow as the Group Operations Director (Manufacturing) and Executive Officer of Koda Ltd with effect from 2 October 2023.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
The appointment is executive. Mr Seow will be responsible for overseeing the overall manufacturing operations of the Group in Vietnam and Malaysia.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Group Operations Director (Manufacturing)
Professional qualifications
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
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
The appointment of Mr Seow is an appointment of an Executive Officer who is a relative to a director or substantial shareholder of the Company. Please refer to the following for details:

Mr Seow is the spouse of Mdm Koh Shwu Lee, the Executive Director, Finance, Administration and Operations, who is also a substantial shareholder of the Company.

Mr Seow is the Brother-in-law of Mr James Koh Jyh Gang, the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who is also a controlling shareholder of the Company.

Mr Seow is the Brother-in-law of Mr Ernie Koh Jyh Eng, the Executive Director, Sales & Marketing, who is also a substantial shareholder of the Company.
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
No
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Mr Seow has been the Senior Director of Touch Community Services Singapore ("TCS") from May 2004 to present.

Prior to joining TCS, Mr Seow was the Vice President (Operations) of Koda Ltd from 1989 to 2001 and Executive Director of Koda Ltd from 2001 to 2004, during which he was responsible for overseeing and managing the key operational functions for the Group's manufacturing facilities in Malaysia. Mr Seow was also a Senior Product Engineer for AT&T Consumer Products Ltd (Singapore) from 1986 to 1989.
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
Mr Seow has a direct interest in 259,200 shares of the Company and is deemed interested in 8,285,226 shares in the Company held by his spouse, Mdm Koh Shwu Lee.
# 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)
N.A.
Present
May 2004 - Present
Senior Director
TOUCH COMMUNITY SERVICES, SINGAPORE
(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
N.A.