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Nov 27, 2024

Change - Announcement Of Appointment Of Non-Executive And Independent Director

Announcement Title Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date & Time of Broadcast Nov 27, 2024 23:52
Status New
Announcement Sub Title Appointment of Non-Executive and Independent Director
Announcement Reference SG241127OTHRN0RA
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name) Catherine Yeo
Designation Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below) Appointment of Chairman of the Board of Directors and Non-Executive and Independent Director, member of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee ("ARCC") and Chairman of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee ("NRC"), of each of Frasers Hospitality Asset Management Pte. Ltd. ("FHAM"), the manager of Frasers Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust, and Frasers Hospitality Trust Management Pte. Ltd. ("FHTM" and together with FHAM, the "Managers"), the trustee-manager of Frasers Hospitality Business Trust.
Additional Details
Date Of Appointment 01/12/2024
Name Of Person Ho Hon Cheong
Age 70
Country Of Principal Residence Malaysia
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, board diversity considerations, and the search and nomination process) Mr Ho served as the Chairman of the board of directors and a non-executive and independent director of Frasers Logistics & Commercial Asset Management Pte. Ltd. ("FLCAM"), the manager of Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust, prior to his retirement from the board of FLCAM with effect from 1 October 2024. Mr Ho was also a member of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, and the chairman of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee of FLCAM.

Mr Ho was also previously the Chief Executive Officer/President Director of PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk from March 2010 to February 2015, Managing Director, Special Investments at Temasek Holdings Pte. Ltd. from April 2009 to March 2010, and Chief Executive Officer of PT Bank Internasional Indonesia Tbk from January 2004 to March 2009.

After having considered the qualifications, expertise and experience of Mr Ho, and with the NRC's recommendation, the Board of each of the Managers approved the appointment of Mr Ho as a Non-Executive and Independent Director of each of the Managers. The Board is of the view that the appointment of Mr Ho as a director would provide further diversity to the core competencies and skill set of the Board. The Board considers Mr Ho to be independent for the purposes of Rule 704(8) of the Listing Manual of the SGX-ST.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility Non-Executive
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.) Chairman of the Board of Directors and Non-Executive and Independent Director, member of the ARCC and Chairman of the NRC
Professional qualifications -
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 Nil
Conflict of interests (including any competing business) Nil
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years Chief Executive Officer/President Director of PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk from March 2010 to February 2015
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) 1. Non-Executive and Independent Director of Frasers Logistics & Commercial Asset Management Pte. Ltd. (manager of Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust)
2. Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director of Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd
3. Non-Executive and Independent Director of AIA Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Present Non-Executive and Independent Commissioner, PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk
(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? Yes
If Yes, Please provide details of prior experience Mr Ho served as a Non-Executive and Independent Director of Frasers Logistics & Commercial Asset Management Pte. Ltd. (manager of Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust) from May 2016 to September 2024.

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