Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director - Mr. Tay Wee Meng

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
DIGILIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Securities
DIGILIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED - SG1BD0000008 - BAI
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
28-Jul-2023 18:30:58
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director - Mr. Tay Wee Meng
Announcement Reference
SG230728OTHRVIVV
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Chada Anitha Reddy
Designation
EXECUTIVE CHAIRPERSON
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr. Tay Wee Meng as Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company and Member of Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nominating Committee.

This announcement has been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd. (the "Sponsor"). It has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "Exchange") and the Exchange 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. Shervyn Essex, 16 Collyer Quay, #10-00 Collyer Quay Centre, Singapore 049318, sponsorship@ppcf.com.sg .

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
28/07/2023
Name Of Person
Mr. Tay Wee Meng
Age
49
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 Nominating Committee reviewed and considered the qualifications, independence, suitability, prior working experience and capability of Mr. Tay Wee Meng ("Mr. Tay") and is satisfied that he possesses the requisite experience and capabilities to assume the duties and responsibilities of an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company. Upon the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, the Board of Directors ("Board") approved Mr. Tay's appointment and considers Mr. Tay to be independent for the purposes of Rule 704(7) of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("SGX-ST") Listing Manual Section B: Rules of Catalist.

Following his appointment, Mr. Tay will be a member of the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nominating Committee.
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 - Board
Member - Audit Committee
Member - Remuneration Committee
Member - Nominating Committee
Professional qualifications
The National University of Singapore- Degree of Bachelor of Engineering
The United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) - Associate Professor (Practice)
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
Present

1.Director in Bog Oak Pte. Ltd since 28-Nov-22.
2. Chairman in Infracrowd Capital Pte. Ltd since 1-Nov-22.
3. Associate Professor (Practice), UN SDG Research Lab since 1-Oct-22.
4. Steering Committee Member, Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed since 1-Jun-22.
5. Honorary Treasurer in SG Tech, Singapore Enterprise Chapter since 1-Sep-21
6. Chairman, Advisory Board, Asia Pacific, Huawei Sparks since 1-Aug-21.
7. Fellow, Singapore Centre of Social Enterprise since 1-Sep-20.
8. Director in Blue Ocean Image Sdn. Bhd since 14-Dec-11. (Dormant)
9. Director in Athena Coffee Malaysia Sdn. Bhd since 26-Nov-09.

Past 10 years
1. Director & CEO, Sistema Asia Capital Pte. Ltd. till 17-Nov-22.
2. Chairman, Scrutinizing Committee, Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce. till 15-Jun-22.
3. Director, Singapore Luxury Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd. till 25-Feb-20.
4. Director, Zheng He Foundation Ltd. till 25-Feb-2020.
5. Partner, TGVIST Pte. Ltd. (Struck off) till 18-Oct-19.
6. Director, Jupiter Ventures Pte. Ltd. (Struck off) till 14-Jun-19.
7. Director, Zenithus Asia Pte. Ltd. (Struck off) till 17-Oct-18.
8. Director, Jiang Shan (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Struck off) till 31-Mar-17.
9. Director, Jiang Shan Power Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Struck off) till 31-Mar-17.
10. Director, Blue Ocean Expo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (Struck off) till 4-Apr-13.
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. Jiang Shan (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Struck Off)
2. Jiang Shan Power Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Struck Off)
3. Sistema Asia Capital Pte. Ltd.
4.Singapore Luxury Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd.
5. Zenithus Asia Pte. Ltd. (Struck Off)
6. Zheng He Foundation Ltd.
7. Jupiter Ventures Pte. Ltd. (Struck Off)
8. TGVIST Pte. Ltd. (Struck Off)
9. Chairman, Scrutinizing Committee, Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce
Present
1. Infracrowd Capital Pte. Ltd.
2. Bog Oak Pte. Ltd.
3. Athena Coffee Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
4. Blue Ocean Image Sdn. Bhd. (Dormant)
5. Associate Professor (Practice), UN SDG Research Lab
6. Steering Committee Member, Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed
7.Honorary Treasurer in SG Tech, Singapore Enterprise Chapter
8. Chairman, Advisory Board, Asia Pacific, Huawei Sparks
9. Fellow, Singapore Centre of Social Enterprise
(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?
No
If no, please state if the director has attended or will be attending training on the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed issuer as prescribed by the Exchange
Mr. Tay will be attending the training courses conducted by the Singapore Institute of Directors within one year of his appointment to familiarise himself with the roles and responsibilities as Director of a public listed company in Singapore, as prescribed by the Exchange to meet the mandatory training requirements under Rule 406(3)(a) of the SGX-ST Listing Manual Section B: Rules of Catalist.