Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Non-Executive Independent Director - Mr Sim Mong Huat

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
GRAND VENTURE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Securities
GRAND VENTURE TECHNOLOGY LTD - SGXE82751350 - JLB
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
26-Dec-2023 17:48:08
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Non-Executive Independent Director - Mr Sim Mong Huat
Announcement Reference
SG231226OTHRH8JQ
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Lee Tiam Nam
Designation
Executive Deputy Chairman
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr Sim Mong Huat as Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company with effect from 1 January 2024.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
01/01/2024
Name Of Person
Sim Mong Huat
Age
62
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 of Directors (the "Board"), having considered the Nominating Committee's recommendations, the qualifications, expertise, working experience and suitability of Mr Sim Mong Huat ("Mr Sim"), is of the view that he has the requisite experience and capabilities as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company. Accordingly, the Board approved the appointment of Mr Sim as a Non-Executive 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.)
Non-Executive Independent Director.
Professional qualifications
a) Master of Business Administration (Sloan Fellows) - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
b) Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Management - Singapore Institute of Management
c) Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) - University of Newcastle
d) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Singapore Polytechnic
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
2007 to 2021 - CEO/Managing Director of ETLA Limited
Concurrent role, 2009 to 2016 - Executive Director of Frencken Group Limited
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)
Other Principal Commitment:
Nil

Directorship:
1. New Hope Community Service
Present
Other Principal Commitment:
Nil

Directorship:
1. Nanyang Polytechnic International Pte Ltd
(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
2009 to 2016 - Executive Director of Frencken Limited
2007 to 2009 - CEO of ETLA Limited