Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Mr Yee Kee Shian Leon as Independent Non-Executive Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
F J BENJAMIN HOLDINGS LTD
Securities
F J BENJAMIN HOLDINGS LTD - SG1D58018368 - F10
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
02-Sep-2019 12:39:52
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Mr Yee Kee Shian Leon as Independent Non-Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG190902OTHR6BRY
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Karen Chong Mee Keng
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr Yee Kee Shian Leon as Independent Non-Executive Director

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
02/09/2019
Name Of Person
Yee Kee Shian Leon
Age
43
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
The Board of Directors of the Company has reviewed Nominating Committee's recommendation and assessed Mr Leon Yee's experience, qualifications and suitability. Accordingly, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the appointment of Mr Leon Yee as an Independent Non-Executive Director of F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
The appointment is for a non-executive position.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Independent Non-Executive Director
Professional qualifications
- Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore
- Solicitor of England and Wales
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
March 2017 to Present: Chairman of Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
April 2013 to Present: Managing Director of Duane Morris & Selvam LLP and Selvam LLC
January 2011 to April 2013: Director with Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
January 2007 to April 2013: Director with Selvam LLC
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)
The Knightsbridge Group Pte. Ltd.
Knightsbridge Construction Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge Alliance China Group Pte. Ltd.
Knightsbridge Fund No. 1 Pte. Ltd.
Knightsbridge Fund No. 2 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 1 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 6 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 8 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 9 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 10 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 11 Pte. Ltd.
Krystal Titan Pte. Ltd.
Rabbit Colors Pte. Ltd
Sweet Orchid Pte. Ltd.
Purple Sunshine Pte. Ltd.
Yellow Lullaby Pte. Ltd.
Pentagon Football Centre Pte. Ltd.
Pacific Star Development Limited (F.K.A LH Group Limited)
Richz Technology (S) Pte. Ltd.
Farenheit Group Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge Alliance Realtor Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge Alliance Global Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Present
Selvam LLC
Laura Ashley Limited
Federal International (2000) Ltd
Cambridge Alliance Capital Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge Alliance Fund No. 1. Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 2 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 3 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 4 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 5 Pte. Ltd.
Cambridge RE Assets Fund No. 7 Pte. Ltd.
Ladderman Limited
Ladderman (HK) Limited
Caelius Pte. Ltd.
Char Yong (Dabu) Foundation Limited
St. Joseph s Institution Foundation For the Lasallian Mission Ltd.
Knightsbridge Auto 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
- Federal International (2000) Ltd - Independent Director since 23 March 2010. Further, Mr Leon Yee is also the Chairman of both the Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit Committee.

- Pacific Star Development Limited for the period from 15 February 2017 to 31 May 2019 - Mr Leon Yee was the Non-Executive Chairman and also the Chairman of both the Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee.
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)
N.A.