Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
METECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Securities
METECH INTERNATIONAL LTD - SGXE91187273 - V3M
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
16-Feb-2022 19:02:59
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Announcement Reference
SG220216OTHR3IIA
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Gwendolyn Gn Jong Yuh
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
This announcement has been prepared by the Company and its contents have been reviewed by the Company's Sponsor, RHT Capital Pte. Ltd. (the "Sponsor") for compliance with the relevant rules of the Listing Manual Section B: Rules of Catalist of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "SGX-ST"). The Sponsor has not independently verified the contents of this announcement.

This announcement has not been examined or approved by the SGX-ST and the SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement.

The contact person for the Sponsor is Mr Khong Choun Mun, Registered Professional, RHT Capital Pte. Ltd. at 6 Raffles Quay, #24-02, Singapore 048580, sponsor@rhtgoc.com.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
16/02/2022
Name Of Person
Samantha Hua Lei
Age
38
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, working experience and suitability of Ms Samantha Hua Lei, is of the view that Ms Samantha Hua Lei has the requisite experience and capability to assume the responsibility as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Accordingly, the Board of Directors approved the appointment of Ms Samantha Hua Lei as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Executive. Ms Samantha Hua Lei will be responsible for the managing and overseeing the overall business strategy and development of the Group.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Professional qualifications
Ms Samantha Hua Lei holds a Bachelor of Accounting Degree and is also a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
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
March 2016 to Present
Metech International Limited
- Joined as Group Senior Financial Manager on 1 March 2016
- Re-designated as Group Financial Controller on 1 June 2016
- Re-designated as Deputy Chief Executive Officer on 18 March 2019
- Appointment as Executive Director and Deputy Chief Executive Officer on 1 November 2020

April 2013 to February 2016
Advance SCT Limited (now known as Livingstone Health Holdings Ltd.)
- Joined as Finance Manager and appointed to Group Financial Controller in the same year

August 2012 to April 2013
Metech International Limited
- Group Assistant Finance Manager

December 2010 to August 2012
Moore Stephens LLP
- Audit Senior (last position held)

January 2008 to July 2010
Crowe Horwath First Trust LLP
- Audit Senior (last position held)
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?
Yes
Shareholding Details
213,000 ordinary shares in the issuer (direct)
# 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)
Directorships
1. Apzenith Capital Pte. Ltd.
2. Blufort Enviro (Shenyang) Co., Ltd.
3. Blufu Water (Shenyang) Co., Ltd.
4. Blufu Water (Xinmin) Co., Ltd.
5. Burrple 2021 Pte Ltd (fka Goldman HYTE Pte Ltd)
6. Everglory Radiator (Shenyang) Co., Ltd (de-registered)
7. Fort Xinglong (Shenyang) Co., Ltd.
8. Pinassen Systems Pte Ltd (fka Metech Recycling (USA) Pte Ltd)

Principal Commitments
None
Present
Directorships
1. Asian Green Tech Pte Ltd
2. Asian Eco Technology Pte Ltd
3. Metech International Limited
4. Nolash Tech Pte Ltd
5. Zhongxin Minghua (Shanghai) Co., Ltd [fka Nolash Tech (Shanghai) Co., Ltd]

Principal Commitments
None
(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
Director for Metech International Limited since 1 November 2020.