Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Independent and Non-Executive Director - Randell Leong

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
ANNICA HOLDINGS LIMITED
Securities
ANNICA HOLDINGS LIMITED - SG1J70891671 - 5AL
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
05-Feb-2025 17:30:52
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Independent and Non-Executive Director - Randell Leong
Announcement Reference
SG250205OTHR50GL
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Sandra Liz Hon Ai Ling
Designation
Executive Director & CEO
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
This announcement has been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, ZICO Capital Pte. Ltd. (the "Sponsor").

This announcement has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (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 Goh Mei Xian, ZICO Capital Pte. Ltd. at 77 Robinson Road, #06-03 Robinson 77, Singapore 068896, telephone: (65) 6636 4201.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
06/02/2025
Name Of Person
Randell Leong
Age
61
Country Of Principal Residence
Hong Kong
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, board diversity considerations, and the search and nomination process)
The board of directors ("Board") of the Company, having considered the recommendations of the Nominating Committee and the objectives of the Group's Board Diversity Policy, and having reviewed the track record, qualifications and work experience of Ms Randell Leong ("Ms Leong"), is satisfied that Ms Leong has the requisite experience and capabilities, and is able to exercise objective judgement on the Company's affairs independently. Accordingly, the Board approved the appointment of Ms Leong as an Independent and Non-Executive Director of the Company.

Ms Leong will also be appointed as the Chairman of the Nominating Committee, as well as a member of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee. The Board considers Ms Leong to be independent for the purposes of Rule 704(7) of the Catalist Rules.
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 and Non-Executive Director, Chairman of the Nominating Committee and Member of the Audit Committee & the Remuneration Committee
Professional qualifications
Nil
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
Chairman & CEO, Arielle Limited (September 2010 to March 2013; March 2015 to present)
CEO and Director, Arielle Capital Inc. (February 2012 to present)
CEO and Director, Arielle Resources Pte. Ltd. (January 2022 to present)
Executive Director APAC, AmaLaTerra Inc. (September 2023 to present)
Ambassador APAC, Nigeria - Guinea Bissau Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (April 2022 to present)
Director, Global Fund Alliance Partners Ghana Ltd. (March 2023 to October 2024)
Director, Mapleglobal Medical Supplies Inc. (April 2020 to April 2022)
Director, Maplesilk Canada Inc. (January 2015 to July 2017)
Director, Arielle Energy Pte. Ltd. (April 2015 to May 2018)
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)
Director, Global Fund Alliance Partners Ghana Ltd.
Director, Mapleglobal Medical Supplies Inc.
Present
Chairman & CEO, Arielle Limited
CEO and Director, Arielle Capital Inc.
CEO and Director, Arielle Resources Pte Ltd.
Executive Director APAC, AmaLaTerra Inc.
Ambassador APAC, Nigeria - Guinea Bissau Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture
(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
Ms Leong will be attending the relevant mandatory SID training courses on the roles and responsibilities of a director as prescribed by the Exchange within one year from the date of her appointment to the Board.
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.