28 Feb 2014

Announcement Of Appointment Of Deputy Chairman And Independent Director

Appointment Details
Date of Appointment 01/03/2014
Name Colin Low Tock Cheong
Age 52
Country of principal residence Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process) The Board, having considered the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and assessed Mr Colin Low Tock Cheong's qualifications and experience, is of the view that he has the requisite experience and capability to assume the role of Deputy Chairman and Independent Director of the Company.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, area of responsibility Non-Executive - Independent
Job Title Deputy Chairman of the Board
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years From 1999 to 2005
Managing Director & General Manager, South East Asia Region
GE Aviation - Aircraft Engines

From 2005 to 2010
President, GE (General Electric), Regional Executive - Growth Initiatives in South East Asia Region

From September 2010 to Current
President & CEO
Singapore Investment Development Corporation

From December 2010 to Current
Independent Director
OSIM International Ltd

From April 2013 to Current
Director
Rising Tide Asia Pte. Ltd.
Interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries None
Family relationship with any director and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries None
Conflict of interest None
Other Directorship
Past (for the last five years) From 2006 to 2009
GE Real Estate Investments Singapore Pte. Ltd.

From 2005 to 2010
GE Pacific Private Limited

From 2009 to 2010
Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
Present Director - Singapore Infrastructure Development Corporation Pte. Ltd.
Director - Singapore Investment Development Corporation Pte. Ltd.
Director - Rising Tide Asia Pte. Ltd.
Advisory Board Member - Four Partners Advisory SIM S.p.A.
Vice-Chairman - American Chamber of Commerce
Council Board Member - INSEAD University, South East Asia Council
Council Member - Singapore Government National Wages Council
Independent Director - OSIM International Ltd
US National Board of Director - Cancer Treatment Center of America
Advisory Board Member - Spencer Stuart International
Board Committee Member - Project Yellow Ribbon Fund
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 Colin Low is an Independent Director of OSIM International Ltd (listed on the SGX-ST).
Other Notes
Footnotes Mr Colin Low is a certified International Board Director of Insead University.