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

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
MATEX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Securities
MATEX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - SG1P13916389 - M15
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
30-Apr-2024 17:24:11
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Non-Executive Independent Director
Announcement Reference
SG240430OTHRUD2X
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Dr Alex Tan Pang Kee
Designation
Chief Executive Officer/ Managing Director
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
This announcement has been prepared by the Company and its contents have been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, RHT Capital Pte. Ltd. (the "Sponsor") for compliance with the relevant rules of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "SGX-ST").

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 Mr Joseph Au - Registered Professional, RHT Capital Pte. Ltd., 36 Robinson Road, #10-06 City House, Singapore 068877, sponsor@rhtgoc.com.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
01/05/2024
Name Of Person
Chiang Yao Chong
Age
60
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 Board having considered the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and Mr. Chiang Yao Chong's ("Mr. Chiang") qualification and work experience, is of the view that Mr. Chiang has the requisite experience and capabilities to assume the duties and responsibilities of the Independent Director of the Company.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Non-Executive
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Independent Director, Chairman of Audit Committee, Member of Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee
Professional qualifications
The Wharton School, USA, 2018, International Business Management Program
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, 1995-1996, Master of Applied Finance (MAppFin)
National University of Singapore, 1987-1989, Bachelor of Science (Economics) (BSc)
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 2021 to Present: Peirce Capital Pte. Ltd. Singapore, Chief Executive Officer
February 2015 to Present: Tuas Power Ltd, Singapore, Independent Board Director and Chairman of Audit and Risk Management Committee
November 2017 to June 2020: CTBC Bank Co Ltd (Taiwan), Singapore Branch, Chief Executive Officer
February 2008 to October 2017: China CITIC Bank International Ltd, Hong Kong, China, Executive General Manager
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)
Nil
Present
Tuas Power Ltd
Tuas Power Generation Pte. Ltd.
TP Utilities Pte. Ltd.
Peirce Capital 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?
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
Mr. Chiang Yao Chong does not have prior experience as director of a listed company in Singapore. The Company will arrange for Mr. Chiang Yao Chong to receive mandatory training within one year from the date of his appointment to the board to familiarise him with the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed company in Singapore.