Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Mr Lim Meng Liang Gabriel as an Independent Non-Executive Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
CAPITALAND LIMITED
Securities
CAPITALAND LIMITED - SG1J27887962 - C31
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
10-Aug-2017 17:41:02
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Mr Lim Meng Liang Gabriel as an Independent Non-Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG170810OTHR3KNX
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Michelle Koh
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
11/08/2017
Name Of Person
Lim Meng Liang Gabriel
Age
41
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
Based on Mr Gabriel Lim's credentials and experience, and the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, the Board is satisfied that Mr Lim will be able to bring invaluable insights to the Company and contribute to the Board's deliberations. His appointment is considered to be beneficial to the Board and 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 Non-Executive Director
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
Nil
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
Nil
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Jan 2017 - Current
Permanent Secretary for Communications and Information

Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
Chief Executive Officer, Info-communications Media Development Authority of Singapore

May 2016 - Oct 2016
Co-Managing Director, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore

Dec 2014 - Oct 2016
Chief Executive Officer, Media Development Authority of Singapore

Sep 2011 - Sep 2014
Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister

Jul 2010 - Aug 2011
Director (Policy), Defence Policy Office, Ministry of Defence

Aug 2009 - Jun 2010
Sloan Fellow at Stanford Business School, USA

Sep 2005 - Aug 2009
Director (Industry Development & International Co-operation Division), Ministry of Health

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)
Infocomm Development Authority
Media Development Authority
Singapore Computer Society Honorary Advisory Council
Singapore Workforce Development Agency
Present
LHL Trailblazer Fund
National Healthcare Group Pte Ltd
National Research Foundation
Singapore Innovate Pte. Ltd.
St. Joseph's Institution International Ltd
St. Joseph's Institution International Elementary School 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?
No
If No, Please provide details of any training undertaken in the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed company
Although he has not served on any public listed company boards, Mr Lim would have knowledge on the requirements and workings of listed companies through his work in government ministries and statutory boards such as Info-communications Media Development Authority of Singapore. The Company also provides suitable training for its Directors. All Directors on appointment also undergo an induction programme to familiarise themselves with matters relating to the Company's business activities, its strategic directions and policies, the regulatory environment in which the Group operates and the Company's corporate governance practices. Following their appointment, Directors are provided with opportunities for continuing education in areas such as directors' duties and responsibilities, changes to regulations and accounting standards and industry related matters, so as to be updated on matters that affect or may enhance their performance as Directors or Board Committee members.