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Announcement Of Appointment Of Independent Director Who Is An Audit Committee Member

BackJul 03, 2009
Appointment Details
Date of Appointment 03/07/2009
Name Lee Kiam Hwee Kelvin
Age 53
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 Kelvin Lee as an additional independent director was recommended by the Nominating Committee, after considerating Mr Lee's strong financial background couple with his vast experience in the shipping and shipyard industry, which would enhance the Group's corporate governance, risk management and internal controls.The Board, taking into consideration of Mr Lee's qualifications and past experience which suit the Group's requirements, after confirming his independence, approved his appointment as Independent Director and his appointment as a member of the Audit Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, area of responsibility Appointment is non-executive
Job Title Member to Audit Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years 2003-2007 : Group Financial Controller of Pan United Corporation Ltd.
1994-2003 : Group Financial Controller of IMC Holdings Ltd.

In both positions, Mr Lee contributed towards strategic business planning and overall financial management through playing a proactive role in business planning and mangement, in addition to organising and controlling financial resources and information to meet managment objectives.

Interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries Nil
Family relationship with any director and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries Nil
Conflict of interest Nil
Other Directorship
Past (for the last five years) KMS Corporate Services Pte. Ltd.
Intellicat Tuition School Private Limited.
Priscojaya Sdn. Bhd.
Rising Tyre Co., Ltd
Present Pacific Healthcare Holdings Limited
HTL International Holdings Limited
Information required pursuant to Listing Rule 704(7)(h)
a. Whether at any time during the last 10 years, a petition under any bankruptcy laws of any jurisdiction was filed against him or against a partnership of which he was a partner? No
b. Whether at any time during the last 10 years a petition under any law of any jurisdiction was filed against a corporation of which he was a director or key executive for the winding up of that corporation on the ground of insolvency? No
c. Whether there is any unsatisfied judgement 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 for 3 months or more, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings which he is aware of) 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 been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings which he is aware of) for such breach? No
f. Whether at any time during the last 10 years, judgement 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, misinterpretation or dishonesty on his part, or he has been the subject of any civil proceedings (including any pending civil proceedings which he is aware of involving an allegation of fraud, misinterpretation 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 corporation? No
h. Whether he has ever been disqualified from acting as a director of any corporation, or from taking part directly or indirectly in the management of any corporation? No
i. Whether he has ever been the subject of any order, judgement 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, No
  in connection with any matter occurring or arising during that period when he was so concerned with the entity or business trust?  
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
Information required pursuant to Listing Rule 704(7)(i)
  Any prior experience as a director of a listed company? Yes
  If yes, please provide details of prior experience. Mr Lee has been an independent director of Pacific Healthcare Holdings Limited and HTL International Holdings Limited since 2 April 2007 and 11 October 2008 respectively.
Other Notes
Footnotes As independent director in Pacific Healthcare Holdings Limited, he serves as the Chairman of the Audit and Remuneration Committee and as the Member of the Nominating Committee. As independent director of HTL International Holdings Limited, he serves as the Chairman of the Audit Committee and as the Member of the Remuneration and Nominating Committee.