Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Independent Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
MEWAH INTERNATIONAL INC.
Securities
MEWAH INTERNATIONAL INC. - KYG6074A1085 - MV4
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
26-Apr-2024 18:20:14
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Independent Director
Announcement Reference
SG240426OTHRD2ZM
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Rajesh Shroff
Designation
Chief Financial Officer
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Independent Director - Professor Annie Koh

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
26/04/2024
Name Of Person
Koh Annie
Age
70
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 Board having considered the recommendation of the Nominating Committee ("NC") and assessed the qualifications, expertise and experience of Professor Koh, NC is of the view that she has the requisite experience and capabilities to assume the duties and responsibilities as an Independent Director of 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 Director, Chairperson of Audit Committee, Member of each Remuneration Committee and Nominating Committee
Professional qualifications
1988: PhD Degree in International Finance from Stern School of Business, New York University as Fulbright Scholar.
1985: Master of Philosophy in International Finance, New York University
1976: Bachelor of Social Science & Economics (Hons) 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 any of its principal subsidiaries
None
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
Nil
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Previously held leadership positions at Singapore Management University ("SMU") before 2021 include Vice President for Business Development; V3 Group Professor of Family Entrepreneurship; Academic Director of Business Families Institute and International Trading Institute, Singapore Management University; Associate Dean of Lee Kong Chian School of Business and Dean of Office of Executive and Professional Education.
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. Chaired the Asian Bond Fund 2 supervisory committee for the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
2. Served on
a) PBA International Pte. Ltd;
b) Government Technology Agency of Singapore;
c) Singapore Central Provident Fund;
d) Health Management International Ltd;
e) K1 Ventures Limited.
3. HR Industry Transformation Advisory Panel.

Present
1. Independent director of NYSE- Listed AMTD IDEA Group, SGX-Listed Yoma Strategic Holdings Ltd.
2. Chairperson of the Board and Independent Director of Prime US REIT Management Pte Ltd.
3. Non-Executive Director of Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Limited.
4. Committee member of Singapore Customs Advisory Council.
5. Non-Executive Director of Singapore Food Agency (Government).
6. Non-Executive Director of EtonHouse Community Fund (Charity) and CyberYouth Singapore (Charity).
(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
Past directorship in listed companies
1. K1 Ventures Limited.
2. Health Management International Ltd.


Present directorship in other listed companies
1. KBS US Prime Property Management Pte. Ltd., the Manager of Prime US REIT.
2. AMTD IDEA Group (formerly known as AMTD International Inc.).
3. Yoma Strategic Holdings Ltd.

Please provide details of relevant experience and the nominating committee's reasons for not requiring the director to undergo training as prescribed by the Exchange (if applicable)
Professor Annie Koh is an experienced director of the above-mentioned listed companies on the SGX-ST. She has also completed a sustainability course under Singapore Institute of Directors (SID).