Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
UOL GROUP LIMITED
Securities
UOL GROUP LIMITED - SG1S83002349 - U14
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
14-May-2024 17:21:51
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
Announcement Reference
SG240514OTHRACGX
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Yeong Sien Seu
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
The Board of Directors of UOL Group Limited (the "Company") wishes to announce the appointment of Mr Ng Tiang Poh as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, with effect from 10 June 2024.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
10/06/2024
Name Of Person
Ng Tiang Poh
Age
48
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 the qualifications and working experience of Mr Ng Tiang Poh and the Board approved his appointment as Chief Financial Officer.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Executive. Responsible for leading and optimising the Group's Finance, Treasury, Tax and Investor Relations functions and supporting the Group Chief Executive in the Group's strategy and long-term growth.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Chief Financial Officer
Professional qualifications
Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours), Nanyang Technological University
Master of Business Administration, The University of Manchester
Fellow Chartered Accountant of Singapore
Chartered Financial Analyst
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
October 2018 to June 2024 - Head of Finance/Chief Financial Officer, Keppel Infrastructure Fund Management Pte. Ltd.
May 2017 to October 2018 - Vice President, Finance, Keppel Infrastructure Fund Management Pte. Ltd.
May 2014 to May 2017 - Vice President, Finance, Hyflux Ltd (delisted)
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
UOL Group Limited - 500 ordinary shares
# 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. Basslink Pty Ltd
2. Basslink Telecoms Pty Ltd
3. Basslink Holdings Pty Ltd
4. CityDC Pte. Ltd.
5. CitySpring Capital Pte. Ltd.
Present
(Up till May/June 2024)
1. City Energy Pte. Ltd.
2. CityLink Investments Pte. Ltd.
3. Keppel Merlimau Cogen Pte Ltd
4. Keppel Seghers Newater Development Co Pte. Ltd.
5. Keppel Seghers Tuas Waste-To-Energy Plant Pte. Ltd.
6. Senoko Waste-To-Energy Pte. Ltd.
7. SingSpring Pte. Ltd.
8. Basslink Australia GP Pty Ltd
9. Coral Holdings Australia Pty Ltd
10. Nexus Australia Management Pty Ltd
11. Nexus Investments Australia Pty 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?
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
Not applicable
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)
Not applicable