Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Director: Tan Hwee Hua @ Lim Hwee Hua

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
JAPFA LTD.
Securities
JAPFA LTD. - SG1AB9000005 - UD2
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
17-Apr-2023 23:54:29
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Director: Tan Hwee Hua @ Lim Hwee Hua
Announcement Reference
SG230417OTHRZLB8
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Cheng Sai Hong
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Mrs Lim Hwee Hua has been elected as a Director of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on 17 April 2023,

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
17/04/2023
Name Of Person
Lim Hwee Hua
Age
64
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)
About 15 potential candidates were identified through recommendations from board members and business /
industry contacts. 5 candidates were shortlisted. After reviewing their relevant experience, qualifications and
what they can bring to Japfa, as well as board diversity and gender diversity, Mrs Lim was found to be the most
suitable candidate. Mrs Lim also met with the Nominating Committee and key executives of Japfa. The Board having considered the recommendation of the NC, nominate Ms Lim to stand for election as a Director of the Company.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Appointment is Non-Executive.
To lead Board and Management in discussion and deliberation of strategy and execution thereof, facilitate effective contribution by Directors, ensure succession planning and provide guidance on information flow between the Board and Management.

Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Non-Executive Independent Chairwoman
Chairwoman of the Nominating Committee
Professional qualifications
Master/Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Mathematics/Engineering from Cambridge University
Master of Business Administration from the University of California at Los Angeles
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
2011 - present
Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited, Independent Director
2011 - present
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Senior Advisor
2011 - present
Tembusu Partners, Co-Chairman
2013 - 2017
Securities Investors Association Singapore, Honorary Chairman
2014 - 2021
United Overseas Bank Limited, Independent Director
2017 - present
Asia Pacific Exchange/Clear, Independent Chairman
2019 - present
ReSustainability Limited, Non-Executive Director
2022 - present
Nippon Paint Holdings, Independent Director
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)
2014 - 2021
United Overseas Bank Ltd
2014 - 2021
BW Group
2020 - 2022
KaHa Pte Ltd
2017 - 2022
Summit Power Int l Pte Ltd
Present
Asia Pacific Clear Pte Limited
Asia Pacific Exchange Pte Limited
Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited
Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd
Re Sustainability Limited (formerly known as Ramky Enviro Engineers Limited)
SIM People Development Fund Limited
Tembusu Partners Private Limited
International Valuation Standards Council, Board of Trustee
(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
2011 - present: Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited Independent
Director
2012 - 2015: Stamford Land Corporation, Independent
Director
2014 - 2021: United Overseas Bank Limited, Independent
Director