Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Non-Executive Independent Director - Dr Chong Yoke Sin

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
WILMAR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Securities
WILMAR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - SG1T56930848 - F34
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
06-May-2021 17:21:52
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Non-Executive Independent Director - Dr Chong Yoke Sin
Announcement Reference
SG210506OTHRLX6Y
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Teo La-Mei
Designation
Executive Director and Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Non-Executive Independent Director - Dr Chong Yoke Sin

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
07/05/2021
Name Of Person
Dr Chong Yoke Sin
Age
64
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
The Board, having considered the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and reviewed Dr Chong Yoke Sin's credentials and independence, is satisfied that Dr Chong will be a suitable addition to the Board, given her extensive experience in leading transformation of people and systems, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity forensics advisory, systems integration and monitoring, and digital platform business, which will enhance the core competency of the Board.
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
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry, National University of Singapore
Fellow, Singapore Computer Society
Fellow, Health Information Management Systems Society
Certified Information Technology Project Manager (Senior)
Certified Healthcare Chief Information Officer (CHCIO)s (CHIME-US Certified Healthcare Information Management Executives)
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
Nil
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
Nil
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Managing Partner, iGlobe Partners (Aug 2019 - present)
Chief of Enterprise Business, StarHub (Mar 2017 - Jul 2019)
Advisor to Integrated Health Holdings Bhd (Dec 2016 - Mar 2017)
CEO of IHIS (Integrated Health Information Systems) (Jan 2008 - Dec 2016)
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
Other Principal Commitments* Including Directorships#
*"Principal Commitments" has the same meaning as defined in the Code
# 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) Board Member, National Kidney Foundation
(2) Board of Governors Member, Republic Polytechnic
Present
(1) Board Member, Singapore Land Authority
(2) Board Member, SGEnable
(3) Managing Partner, iGlobe Partners
(4) Director, iGlobe Partners (II) Pte. Ltd.
(5) Director, iGlobe Platinum Fund III Limited
(6) Director, iGlobe Solitaire Pte. Ltd.
(7) Director, Anacle Systems Ltd
(8) Director, HUUE Inc
(9) President, Singapore Computer Society

Principal Commitment:
Managing Partner, iGlobe Partners
(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
Disclosure applicable to the appointment of Director only.
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
Dr Chong is a Director of Anacle Systems Ltd which is listed on Hong Kong Growth Enterprise Market (GEM). The Company will make arrangements for Dr Chong to undergo relevant training, if necessary.