Change - Announcement of Appointment::ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

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
18-Nov-2016 18:53:11
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Announcement Reference
SG161118OTHRFQB0
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
James Koh Jyh Gang
Designation
Managing Director
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
18/11/2016
Name Of Person
TAN CHOON SENG
Age
64
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, 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, work experience and suitability of TAN CHOON SENG, is of the view that TAN CHOON SENG possesses the requisite experience and capabilities to assume the responsibilities as an Independent Director of the Company.

Accordingly, the Board of Directors approved the appointment of TAN CHOON SENG as an Independent 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.)
Independent Director and member of the Audit Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
No
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
No
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
December 2004 - November 2012
Director
WBL Corporation Limited

June 2015 - Present
Director
SIM University

October 2014 - Present
Director
Fundedbyme Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

January 2014 - Present
Director
Link2 Ventures Pte. Ltd.

July 2014 - Present
Director
Sparrow Capital Pte. Ltd.

July 2014 - Present
Director
Link2people Pte. Ltd.

September 2014 - Present
Director
Aleko Investments Pte. Ltd.

September 2016 - Present
Director
SIM AEC Pte. Ltd.
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)
December 2004 - November 2012
Director
WBL Corporation Limited

December 2009 - November 2012
Director
WBL Properties (China) (Private) Limited

January 2005 - November 2012
Director
WBL Services (Private) Limited

January 2005 - November 2012
Director
WBL Technology (Private) Limited

July 2007 - November 2012
Director
SM Motors Private Limited

January 2005 - November 2012
Director
WBL International (1994) Limited

June 2007 - November 2012
Director
Shenyang Summer Palace Pte. Ltd.

January 2005 - October 2012
Director
Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc
Present
June 2015 - Present
Director
SIM University

October 2014 - Present
Director
Fundedbyme Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

January 2014 - Present
Director
Link2 Ventures Pte. Ltd.

July 2014 - Present
Director
Sparrow Capital Pte. Ltd.

July 2014 - Present
Director
Link2people Pte. Ltd.

September 2014 - Present
Director
Aleko Investments Pte. Ltd.

September 2016 - Present
Director
SIM AEC Pte. Ltd.
(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 a listed company?
Yes
If Yes, Please provide details of prior experience
December 2004 - November 2012
Director
WBL Corporation Limited

November 2004 - November 2012
Director
Wearnes International (1994) Limited

January 2005 - October 2012
Director
Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc