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

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
PROGEN HOLDINGS LTD
Securities
PROGEN HOLDINGS LTD - SG1F48858053 - 583
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
06-May-2024 19:24:28
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG240506OTHRRJZG
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Lee Eng
Designation
Managing Director
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Ms Heng Su-Ling Mae ("Ms Heng") as Independent Non-Executive Director.

This announcement has been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd. (the "Sponsor"). It has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "Exchange") and the Exchange 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 Ms. Foo Jien Jieng, 16 Collyer Quay, #10-00 Collyer Quay Centre, Singapore 049318,
sponsorship@ppcf.com.sg.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
06/05/2024
Name Of Person
Heng Su-Ling Mae
Age
53
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 having considered the Nominating Committee's recommendation and assessment on Ms Heng's background, qualifications, experience and commitment, is satisfied that she is suitable for the role, and approved the appointment of Ms Heng as Independent Non-Executive Director 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.)
Chairman of Nominating Committee
Member of Audit and Risk Committee, and Remuneration Committee
Professional qualifications
Bachelor of Accountancy from the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore
Fellow Chartered Accountant of Singapore
Member of ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountant (ASEAN CPA)
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
No
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
No
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
ISDN Holdings Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(April 2024 - Present)

Rex International Holding Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(May 2022 - Present)

Grand Venture Technology Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(January 2019 - Present)

Chuan Hup Holdings Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(April 2018 - Present)

HRnetGroup Limited
Lead Independent Non-executive Director
(May 2017 - Present)

Ossia International Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(April 2010 - Present)

Rex International Investments Pte. Ltd.
Non-executive Director
(December 2023 - Present)

Drew & Lee Investment (Private) Limited
Non-executive Director
(November 2008 - Present)

Drew & Lee Holdings (Private) Limited
Non-executive Director
(November 2008 - Present)

Drew & Lee Land Pte. Ltd.
Non-executive Director
(November 2008 - Present)

Novo Tellus Alpha Acquisition (delisted from SGX Main Board wef 22 February 2024)
Independent Non-executive Director
(January 2022 - February 2024)

Apex Healthcare Berhad
Independent Non-executive Director
(November 2008 - May 2023)

Pacific Star Development Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(August 2017 - June 2019)

Asiatravel.com Holdings Ltd (delisted from SGX Catalist Board wef 12 May 2022)
Lead Independent Non-executive Director
(April 2012 - February 2018)
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)
Novo Tellus Alpha Acquisition (delisted from SGX Main Board wef 22 February 2024)
Independent Non-executive Director
(January 2022 - February 2024)

Apex Healthcare Berhad
Independent Non-executive Director
(November 2008 - May 2023)

Pacific Star Development Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(August 2017 - June 2019)
Present
ISDN Holdings Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(April 2024 - Present)

Rex International Holding Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(May 2022 - Present)

Grand Venture Technology Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(January 2019 - Present)

Chuan Hup Holdings Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(April 2018 - Present)

HRnetGroup Limited
Lead Independent Non-executive Director
(May 2017 - Present)

Ossia International Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(April 2010 - Present)

Rex International Investments Pte. Ltd.
Non-executive Director
(December 2023 - Present)

Drew & Lee Investment (Private) Limited
Non-executive Director
(November 2008 - Present)

Drew & Lee Holdings (Private) Limited
Non-executive Director
(November 2008 - Present)

Drew & Lee Land Pte. Ltd.
Non-executive Director
(November 2008 - Present)
(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?
Yes
If Yes, Please provide details of prior experience
ISDN Holdings Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(April 2024 - Present)

Rex International Holding Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(May 2022 - Present)

Grand Venture Technology Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(January 2019 - Present)

Chuan Hup Holdings Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(April 2018 - Present)

HRnetGroup Limited
Lead Independent Non-executive Director
(May 2017 - Present)

Ossia International Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(April 2010 - Present)

Novo Tellus Alpha Acquisition (delisted from SGX Main Board wef 22 February 2024)
Independent Non-executive Director
(January 2022 - February 2024)

Apex Healthcare Berhad
Independent Non-executive Director
(November 2008 - May 2023)

Pacific Star Development Limited
Independent Non-executive Director
(August 2017 - June 2019)

Asiatravel.com Holdings Ltd (delisted from SGX Catalist Board wef 12 May 2022)
Lead Independent Non-executive Director
(April 2012 - February 2018)
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)
Not applicable