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

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
VICOM LTD
Securities
VICOM LTD - SG1C06012761 - V01
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
24-Apr-2019 17:13:14
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG190424OTHRD09S
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Chan Wan Tak, Wendy
Designation
Joint Company Secretary
Effective Date and Time of the event
24/04/2019 17:00:00
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
25/04/2019
Name Of Person
Tan Poh Hong
Age
60
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
Ms Tan Poh Hong was recommended to be an Independent Non-Executive Director by the Nominating Committee. The Board of Directors approved the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, having considered Ms Tan's qualifications and experience, which will provide greater balance and diversity of skills, experience and knowledge amongst Directors and continue to provide a strong independent element on the Board.
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, Member of the Audit and Risk Committee; and Member of the Remuneration Committee.
Professional qualifications
- Master of Business Administration from New York University
- BSc (Hons) in Estate Management from the National University of Singapore
Any relationship (including immediate family relationships) with any existing director, existing executive officer, the issuer 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
Ms Tan was the Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority ("AVA") of Singapore from 2009 to 2017. Prior to her appointment at AVA, Ms Tan was the Deputy CEO of the Housing and Developement Board ("HDB") from 2004 to 2009. Ms Tan also held various leadership position in the HDB, in operations, policy and corporate development.
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)
Agrifood Technologies Pte Ltd
Present
Sheng Siong Group Ltd.*
Centurion Corporation Limited*
AnnAik Limited*
Industrial & Services Corporative Society Limited
Barramundi Asia Pte. Ltd.

* Listed Company
(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
Sheng Siong Group Ltd - Appointed as Independent Director from 5 January 2018 till present.

Centurion Corporation Limited - Appointed as Independent Director from 8 May 2018 till present.

AnnAik Limited - Appointed as Independent Director from 26 July 2018 till present.