Change - Announcement of Appointment::APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN AND NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
ASIA FASHION HOLDINGS LIMITED
Securities
ASIA FASHION HOLDINGS LIMITED - BMG0539Q1217 - BQI
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
17-Jan-2017 17:16:53
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN AND NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Announcement Reference
SG170117OTHR13TS
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
CHONG TIN YAM, ALEX
Designation
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN AND NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
18/01/2017
Name Of Person
ZHANG WEI
Age
46
Country Of Principal Residence
China
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
My nomination as the Non-Executive Chairman and Director of the listed issuer has been duly reviewed by the Group's Nominating Committee and Board of Directors (the "Board"). As confirmed by Mr. Chong Tin Yam, Alex, being the Group's Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, the Board is of the view that my qualifications and work experiences fit in well with the requirements of a suitable candidate for the position of Non-Executive Chairman and Director of the Group and could make valuable contributions to the enhancement of the core competencies of the Board as well as the continuous development of the listed issuer.
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 CHAIRMAN, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MEMBER OF AUDIT COMMITTEE, NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE.
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
NIL
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
NIL
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Please refer to the attached biography.
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)
Appointed as a member of the board of directors of "Hua Tai Agricultural Group Limited" in January 2001 and resigned from such position in February 2015.
Present
Appointed as a member of the board of directors of "Jia Jing You New Materials (Shanghai) Limited" in May 2016 till date of this declaration.
(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 a listed company?
No
If No, Please provide details of any training undertaken in the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed company
Prepares to attend recognised director training programs and seminars, especially those endorsed or organised by SGX after the appointment has been effective.

Attachments

Biography - Zhang Wei - Jan2017.pdf
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