Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
VIKING OFFSHORE AND MARINE LIMITED
Securities
VIKING OFFSHORE & MARINE LTD - SGXE45420721 - 1Y1
VIKING OFFSHORE & MA W220701 - SGXN37575515 - KZHW
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
08-Feb-2022 21:28:04
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG220208OTHRXVOQ
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Ng Yeau Chong
Designation
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr Mark Leong Kei Wei as Independent Non-Executive Director.

This announcement has been prepared by the Company and its contents have been reviewed by the Company's Sponsor, ZICO Capital Pte. Ltd. (the "Sponsor"), in accordance with Rule 226(2)(b) of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("SGX-ST") Listing Manual Section B: Rules of Catalist.

This announcement has not been examined or approved by the SGX-ST and the SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement.

The contact person for the Sponsor is Ms. Alice Ng, Director of Continuing Sponsorship, ZICO Capital Pte. Ltd. at 8 Robinson Road, #09-00 ASO Building, Singapore 048544, telephone (65) 6636 4201.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
09/02/2022
Name Of Person
Mark Leong Kei Wei ("Mr Leong")
Age
45
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
The appointment of Mr Leong as an Independent Non-Executive Director was recommended by the Nominating Committee and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board"), after taking into consideration his experience in accounting and financial matters, as well as leadership roles.

The Board is of the view that Mr Leong's experience would provide further diversity to the core competencies and skills set of the Board, and has approved his appointment. Following his appointment as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company, Mr Leong will also be appointed as Chairman of the Audit Committee, as well as a member of the Nominating Committee and the Remuneration Committee.

The Board considers Mr Leong to be independent for the purpose of Rule 704(7) of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited Listing Manual Section B: Rules of Catalist.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Independent Non-Executive
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Independent Non-Executive Director
Chairman of the Audit Committee, as well as a member of the Nominating Committee and the Remuneration Committee
Professional qualifications
Chartered Accountant of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)
Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Member of Singapore Institute of Directors (SID)
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
Auspac Financial Advisory Pty Ltd
(From 2021 to present)
- Director

SBI Offshore Limited
(From 2017 to 2020)
- Chief Operating Officer

CNMC Pulai Mining Sdn Bhd
(From 2017 to 2018)
- Corporate Advisor

Pulai Mining Sdn Bhd
(From 2016 to 2017)
- Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer / Chief Financial Officer

Avalon Capital Pte Ltd
(From 2013 to 2015)
- Founder

Colossus Holdings Pte Ltd
(From 2012 to 2013)
- Vice President Finance & Investment

Atos Wellness Ltd
(From 2010 to 2012)
- Chief Development Officer
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)
LCT Holdings Limited
Advance SCT Limited
Pulai Mining Sdn Bhd
RBV Energy (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Solar Energy Investments Pte Ltd
Sumberjaya Land and Mining Sdn Bhd
Ascendance Limited
Present
Osteopore Limited
LMIRT Management Ltd
HS Optimus Holdings Limited
MDR Limited
Auspac Management Services Pte Ltd
Avalon Partners Pte Ltd
Top Mining Ltd
Cytomed Therapeutics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Auspac Financial Advisory 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?
Yes
If Yes, Please provide details of prior experience
Director of the following issuers listed on the Exchange:

- LMIRT Management Ltd
- HS Optimus Holdings Limited
- MDR Limited
- LCT Holdings Limited (past)
- Advance SCT Limited (past)