Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Board Chairman

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
GREAT EASTERN HOLDINGS LIMITED
Securities
GREAT EASTERN HLDGS LTD - SG1I55882803 - G07
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
09-Mar-2026 17:30:49
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Board Chairman
Announcement Reference
SG260309OTHRP1PI
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Jennifer Wong Pakshong
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Please refer to the attachment.

Additional Details

Date of appointment
15/04/2026
Name of person
Khoo Cheng Hoe Andrew
Age
62
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 having assessed Dr Khoo Cheng Hoe Andrew's qualifications, track record, age, experience, capabilities and skills, is of the view that he has the requisite experience and attributes to assume the duties and responsibilities of Chairman 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.)
Board Chairman
Professional qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Economics (Honours), Monash University

Member of CPA Australia

Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Monetary Authority of Singapore (Last position held: Deputy Managing Director, Corporate Development) - 1997 to 2019

NUS Business School, National University of Singapore (Adjunct Professor) - July 2020 to June 2021
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
No
Any relationship (including immediate family relationships) with any existing director, existing executive officer, the issuer and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
Dr Khoo Cheng Hoe Andrew is a Director of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, a substantial shareholder of GEH.
Conflict of interest (including any competing business)
Nil
Undertaking (in the format set out in Appendix 7.7 or Appendix 7H) under Mainboard Rule 720(1) or Catalist Rule 720(1) has been submitted to the listed issuer
Yes
Other Principal Commitments* Including Directorships#
* "Principal Commitments" has the same meaning as defined in the Code of Corporate Governance.
# These fields are not applicable for announcements of appointments pursuant to Mainboard Rule 704(9) or Catalist Rule 704(8).
Past (for the last 5 years)
1. Bank of Ningbo Co., Ltd. - Director

Present
1. OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited - Board Chairman
2. OCBC Group Private Limited - Director
3. OCBC Management Services Private Limited - Director
4. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited - Director
5. Stroke Support Station Ltd - Director
6. National Environment Agency - Board Member (until 31 March 2026)
Information Required
Disclose the following matters concerning an appointment of director, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, general manager or other officer of equivalent rank. If the answer to any question is "yes", full details must be given.
(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
Yes
If yes, please provide full details.
On 18 November 2025, the National Environment Agency (NEA) pleaded guilty to a charge under section 12(1) of the Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 and was fined S$230,000 by the Court in relation to an incident that took place at the Tuas Incineration Plant on 23 September 2021. Two employees died in that incident. On 20 November 2025, the general manager of the Tuas Incineration Plant was fined S$145,000 in relation to the same incident.

NEA accepted responsibility for the shortcomings cited in the charge, in relation to its permit-to-work system, control measures, and safe work procedures for high voltage work at the Tuas Incineration Plant at the time of the incident.

Beyond addressing the shortcomings cited in the charge, NEA has taken steps to strengthen workplace safety practices and culture at its waste management facilities and across the organisation. NEA is advised by a Waste Management Facility External Advisory Panel comprising senior industry leaders with experience in managing large facilities and operations. The NEA Board set up a dedicated Risk Management Committee in 2023 to oversee and manage key enterprise risks, including workplace safety. NEA set up a dedicated Workplace Safety and Health Division in 2024 to drive stronger workplace safety and health practices and culture at all levels in the organisation.
(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?
Yes
If yes, please provide details of prior experience.
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited - Director
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.

Attachments

Great Eastern announces new Board Chairman.pdf
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