Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Independent Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
UNITED FOOD HOLDINGS LIMITED
Securities
UNITED FOOD HOLDINGS LIMITED - BMG9232V2045 - AZR
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
13-Aug-2024 21:40:08
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Independent Director
Announcement Reference
SG240813OTHRQKRA
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Song Yanan
Designation
Non-Executive Chairman
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr Liew Yoke Pheng Joseph as an Independent Director of the Company.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
13/08/2024
Name Of Person
Liew Yoke Pheng Joseph
Age
68
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 appointment of Mr Liew Yoke Pheng Joseph ("Mr Joseph Liew") as Independent Director of the Company was recommended by the Nominating Committee and approved by the Board. The Board is satisfied that Mr Joseph Liew's qualification, experience and expertise will strengthen the Board's capacity and will be able to contribute positively to the Company.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Independent Non-Executive
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Independent Non-Executive Director
Professional qualifications
Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA)
Fellow of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (FCAS)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Diploma in Management Consultancy
Senior Accredited Director (Singapore Institute of Directors)
Fellow of the Life Management Institute (FLMI) with Distinction
NCC (UK) Certificate in System Analysis and Design
Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy) Degree
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
Nil
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
Nil
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
November 2023 - Present
BIOLIDICS LIMITED
Independent Non-Executive Director

June 2020 - Present
TIANJIN PHARMACEUTICAL DA REN TANG GROUP CORPORATION LIMITED
Independent Non-Executive Director

May 2019 - Present
CHAR YONG (DABU) FOUNDATION
Non-Executive Director

January 2019 - Present
GRAND VENTURE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Independent Non-Executive Chairman

April 2015 - Present
LEW FOUNDATION LIMITED
Independent Non-Executive Director

October 2019 - October 2023
HOE LEONG CORPORATION LIMITED
(a) Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (October 2019 to January 2023)
(b) Executive Chairman (January 2023 to October 2023)

June 2020 - June 2020
SHANGHAI TURBO ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Independent Non-Executive Director

July 2018 - June 2019
GT ASIA PACIFIC HOLDINGS PTE LTD
Consultant

September 2014 - June 2018
GITI TIRE (CHINA) INVESTMENT COMPANY LTD.
General Manager of Business Compliance cum Senior Advisor of Internal Control

March 2013 - March 2017
INNOVALUES LIMITED
Independent Non-Executive 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)
(1) SHANGHAI TURBO ENTERPRISES LIMITED
(2) GT ASIA PACIFIC HOLDINGS PTE LTD
Present
(1) BIOLIDICS LIMITED
(2) TIANJIN PHARMACEUTICAL DA REN TANG GROUP CORPORATION LIMITED
(3) GRAND VENTURE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
(4) LEW FOUNDATION LIMITED
(5) CHAR YONG (DABU) FOUNDATION
(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
Mr Joseph Liew is currently (1) the Independent Non-Executive Director ( INED ), Chairman of the Audit Committee ( AC ) and a member of the Nominating Committee ( NC ) of Biolidics Limited; (2) an INED, the chairman of the AC and a member of the Remuneration Committee of Tianjin Pharmaceutical Da Ren Tang Group Corporation Limited; (3) an Independent Non-Executive Chairman, the Chairman of the AC and a member of the NC of Grand Venture Technology Limited, which are listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ( SGX-ST ).

In addition, Mr Joseph Liew was also (1) the Executive Chaiman and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the NC of Hoe Leong Corporation Limited; (2) INED of Shanghai Turbo Enterprises Limited and (3) an INED, the Chairman of RC and a member of AC and NC of Innovalues Limited, which are listed on the SGX-ST.
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.