| Narrative Type | Narrative Text |
| Person Name | MsLatha Eapen K Mathew |
| Board Comments | The Board, after reviewed the recommendation from the Nominating Committee as well as the accounting expertise, competency and suitability of Ms Latha Eapen K Mathew ("Ms Eapen"), approved the appointment of Ms Eapen as a member of the Audit Committee.
The Board considers Ms Eapen to be independent for the purpose of Rule 704(8) of the Listing Manualof the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited. |
| Role And Responsibilities | Non Executive |
| Job Title | Independent Director |
| Working Experience | Ms Eapen was with Ernst & Young for about 37 years until her retirement in June 2017. Her last position was Partner and she specialising in Singapore and international corporate tax. |
| Conflict Of Interest | Nil |
| Familial RelationShip | Nil |
| Other DirectorShips Past | Nil |
| Other DirectorShips Present | Nil |
| Director Experience Details | Ms Eapen has partially completed the Listed Entity Director (LED) Programme of the Singapore Institute of Directors since her appointment as an Independent Director of the Company on 12 August 2022. |
| Event Description | Appointment of Ms Latha Eapen K Mathew as an Audit Committee Member |
| Professional Qualifications | (i) Bachelor of Accountancy, University of Singapore
(ii) Member of the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals
(iii) Member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
(iv) Member of the CPA Australia |
