Change - Announcement of Appointment::APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
AZEUS SYSTEMS HOLDINGS LTD.
Securities
AZEUS SYSTEMS HOLDINGS LTD. - BMG075391109 - BBW
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
15-Mar-2022 12:10:53
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Announcement Reference
SG220315OTHR9XYS
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Lee Wan Lik
Designation
Executive Chairman
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
15/03/2022
Name Of Person
Michael Yap Kian Siew
Age
61
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
Mr Michael Yap Kiam Siew ("Mr Yap") prior to his appointment as the Chief Executive Officer, is the Executive Director and Deputy Chairman of the Board.

Mr Yap served on the Board as the Independent Director, Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and member of the Audit and Nominating Committees since September 2004. Mr Yap was re-designated to Executive Director and Deputy Chairman of the Board on 20 April 2020.

Mr Yap is familiar with the group structure, product business and industry and as the Executive Director since 2020, he has been deeply involved in shaping the growth of the Company.

Mr Yap possesses extensive experience and proven leadership capabilities which the Board believe he is well-suited to lead the Company through its next phase of growth.

The Board have reviewed and based on the above criteria, couple with Mr Yap's experience, skill sets and competencies, and on the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, approved the appointment of Mr Yap as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Executive. Mr Yap's areas of focus include:
- scaling the business
- oversight to develop and nurture key new markets
- guidance in go-to-market planning and activities
- recruitment and development of talents
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director and Deputy Chairman of the Board
Professional qualifications
Bachelor of Science and Master of Science
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
None
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
None
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Executive Director and Deputy Chairman of the Board (April 2020 to present)

Director of Convene SG Pte. Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Azeus Systems Holdings Ltd (5 January 2021 to present)

Managing Director of TNB Ventures Pte Ltd (from May 2015 to present)

Principal of Co-Foundry Pte Ltd (from Aug 2013 to present)

Lead Independent Director of Azeus Systems Holdings Ltd (March 2014 to April 2020)

Independent Director of Azeus Systems Holdings Ltd (September 2004 to March 2014)

Deputy CEO of Media Development Authority of Singapore (from June 2006 to January 2013)
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)
- Advisor, NTU, Singapore
- Professor (Adjunct), NUS, Singapore
Present
- Azeus Systems Holding Ltd: Executive Director and Deputy Chairman
- Convene SG Pte. Ltd:
Director
- TNB Ventures Pte Ltd :
Chairman
- Co-Foundry Pte Ltd:
Chairman
(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 Yap is currently the Director of Azeus Systems Holdings Ltd