CENTURION - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Head of Corporate Communications

Job Titles:

• Independent Non - Executive Director
• Member of the Board of Directors
• Senior Director of FC Legal Asia LLC

Mr. Chan Wan Hong (陈允康) ("Mr. Chan"), aged 50, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company and also as a member of the Remuneration Committee on 1 January 2024. Mr. Chan is a practising corporate lawyer with more than 24 years of experience, having been admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 1999. Mr. Chan's core practice areas encompass mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital investments, corporate finance and capital markets. He advises extensively on equity and quasi-equity investments in companies and businesses, as well as initial public offerings, secondary fund raising and other corporate actions by listed issuers. Mr. Chan has been recognised by various legal publications for his areas of specialisation. Mr. Chan has been the Senior Director of FC Legal Asia LLC since August 2022. Prior to FC Legal Asia LLC, he practised at Atlas Asia Law Corporation (an independent member firm of the EY global network), where he held the position of director from August 1999 to July 2022. He was a partner and subsequently a senior partner of Dentons Rodyk LLP (formerly Rodyk & Davidson LLP) from July 2011 to July 2019, and was with Rajah & Tann LLP from October 1999 to June 2011, where he joined as an associate and was subsequently made a partner. Mr. Chan obtained a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the National University of Singapore in 1998.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board of Directors

Mr. Chandra Mohan s/o Rethnam ("Mr. Mohan"), aged 60, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 17 May 2007. He was last re-elected a Director of the Company on 27 April 2021 and the continued appointment of Mr. Mohan as an Independent Non-Executive Director was approved by shareholders at the 2021 AGM via the two-tier vote mechanism, for a term of three (3) years, with effect from the passing of the relevant ordinary resolutions at the 2021 AGM, until the conclusion of the third Annual General Meeting of the Company following the passing of the aforesaid resolutions, or the retirement or resignation of Mr. Mohan as a Director, whichever is the earlier. On 28 April 2023, Mr. Mohan has ceased to be the chairman of the Remuneration Committee but remain as a member of the Remuneration Committee. He is also a member of the Audit Committee. On 1 January 2024, Mr. Mohan has ceased to be a member of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee but remains as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He remains as a member of the Board. He has served on the Board since 17 May 2007 and will be retiring as Directors of the Company at the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting to be held on 26 April 2024. Mr. Mohan is presently an Advocate and Solicitor and has been a partner at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP, a law firm in Singapore, since 1995. He is also a Director of Oldham Enterprise Pte Ltd and PC Portfolio Pte. Ltd. Mr. Mohan was a lecturer with the Faculty of Law at the National University of Singapore from July 1989 to March 1995. Mr. Mohan has also been a council member of the North West Community Development Council (NWCDC) since 2002, holding the appointments of Chairman for the NWCDC SkillsFuture Standing Committee from 2017, NWCDC Finance Committee (2009-2017), Organising Committee for NWCDC Food Aid Fund for needy residents (2010-2018), and NWCDC Corporate Communications Committee (2006-2009). He has been the Chairman of the Organising Committee for Club 100 @ NWCDC annual dinner (which raises funds for the NWCDC Food Aid Fund for needy residents) from 2010 to date.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board of Directors
• Non - Executive Director

On 1 January 2024, Mr. Gn has ceased to be a member of the Audit Committee and Nominating Committee and the Lead Independent Director but remains as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He has served on the Board since 17 May 2007 and will be retiring as Directors of the Company at the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting to be held on 26 April 2024. Mr. Gn was an Independent Non-Executive Director of Koh Brothers Group Limited (stock code: K75.SI), a company listed on the Mainboard of SGX-ST and principally engaged in construction, property development and specialist engineering solutions provider, from 16 August 2007 to 31 December 2021. Mr. Gn was an Independent Non-Executive Director of SingHaiyi Group Limited (now known as SingHaiyi Pte. Ltd.), a company principally engaged in investing, developing, and managing real estate properties from 1 December 2013 to 31 January 2022.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board of Directors

Mr. Han Seng Juan (韓成元) ("Mr. Han"), aged 60, joined the Company on 8 May 2015 as a Non-Executive Director and was appointed a Joint Chairman of the Board on 13 November 2019. He was appointed a member of the Executive Committee on 1 January 2022. Mr. Han is responsible for the formulation of corporate and business strategies of the Company. He was last re-elected a Director of the Company on 27 April 2021. Mr. Han has over 20 years of experience in the investment and brokerage industry. He has been a Principal and Director of Centurion Global Ltd, a controlling shareholder of the Company, since April 2008 to present. He previously worked at UOB Kay Hian Pte Ltd (formerly known as Kay Hian Pte Ltd) where his last position was Director (Business Development Consultant) from July 2009 to March 2010 and he was Director (Dealing) from July 2007 to June 2009, Executive Director (Dealing) from July 1999 to July 2007, and Associate Director (Dealing) from July 1996 to July 1999. Before joining UOB Kay Hian Pte Ltd, Mr. Han was with OUB Securities Pte Ltd as Dealing Director from August 1995 to June 1996 and Ong & Company Pte Ltd as Dealing Director from November 1989 to August 1995. He started his career as a dealer at UOB Securities Pte Ltd from July 1987 to October 1989. Mr. Han was presented with the Bintang Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Star) (BBM) at the 2015 National Day Awards and the Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Medal) (PBM) at the 2010 National Day Awards. Mr. Han currently is also a director of Centurion Management and Consultancy Services Pte Ltd, Centurion Private Equity Ltd and Frontier Empire Limited. Mr. Han obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon in March 1987. He is the maternal cousin of Mr. Loh (Executive Director, a Joint Chairman of the Board and a controlling shareholder of the Company).

Job Titles:

• Chief Investment Officer - Accommodation Business

Mr. Ho Lip Chin Chief Investment Officer - Accommodation Business Mr. Ho Lip Chin (何立錦) ("Mr. Ho"), aged 54, joined the Group in January 2012 as Director, Investments before his appointment as Chief Investment Officer of Accommodation Business in 2015. He is responsible for growing the Group's accommodation business and assists in the Group's strategic planning activities. He has over 25 years of experience in the real estate and hospitality industries across Asia Pacific. Prior to joining the Group, he was Director, Real Estate at Centurion Properties Pte Ltd (a subsidiary of the Company's controlling shareholder, Centurion Global Ltd) from May 2010 to January 2012, where he was involved in its real estate investments and workers accommodation business. From July 2002 to May 2010, Mr. Ho worked with several companies in the real estate and hospitality industries. He was a Senior Vice President of Investment at Pramerica Real Estate Investors (Asia) Pte Ltd, a fund management company principally engaged in real estate investment, from March 2008 to May 2010. He was a Director at GE Real Estate Investments Singapore Pte Ltd, a company principally engaged in real estate investment, from February 2007 to August 2007; a Director of Development, Southern Asia, from January 2003 to January 2007 at IHG, a company principally engaged in managing hotels. He had held investment and consulting roles at HVS International Singapore and HKR Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd. Mr. Ho obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Francisco.

Job Titles:

• Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Kong Chee Min (江志明) ("Mr. Kong"), aged 57, was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Group in August 2011 and is responsible for the overall management of the Group's operations, implementation of business strategies and the long-term growth objectives approved by the Board. He joined the Group in March 1996 and was appointed a member of the Board on 28 March 2000. He stepped down as a Board member on 8 May 2015. Mr. Kong was appointed a member of the Executive Committee on 1 January 2022. Prior to Mr. Kong's appointment as Chief Executive Officer, he was the Regional Chief Executive Officer and Finance Director of the Group. He also assisted the former Group Chief Executive Officer in managing and driving the strategic development and growth of the Group's optical disc business. Prior to joining Centurion, Mr. Kong was the accountant of General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation, a company principally engaged in the sales and distribution of motor vehicles, motor vehicles parts and accessories, from April 1994 to March 1996. He was an audit senior at Cooper & Lybrand, an accountancy firm, from June 1991 to April 1994. Mr. Kong obtained a Bachelor of Accountancy from the National University of Singapore in July 1991. He is currently a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (formerly known as the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore).

Job Titles:

• Independent Non - Executive Director
• Member of the Board of Directors

Mr. Kong Ming Leong Nicholas (江明良) ("Mr. Kong"), aged 60, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 1 January 2024. He also serves as a member of the Remuneration Committee and Nominating Committee. Mr. Kong is a seasoned financial expert and investment luminary who currently serves as the Special Advisor for East Asia Investments in the Office of the President at the National University of Singapore (NUS). With a career spanning illustrious roles across prestigious institutions, Kong has held pivotal roles in investments and financial management companies. Mr. Kong led as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at the National University of Singapore's Investment Office for 15 years, which saw an unprecedented growth in assets under management ("AUM"). The global portfolio encompasses both traditional and alternative asset classes. Prior to NUS, Mr. Kong held a prominent position heading the investment team at the Investment Company of PRC (S) Pte Ltd, where he held responsibility for a segment of China's foreign exchange reserves for a period spanning more than 11 years. Mr. Kong began his journey in finance at the Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation, where he rose to the role of Head of Treasury at OCBC Hong Kong. His expertise and financial acumen were further honed during stints at the Insurance Corporation of Singapore Ltd and American International Assurance Co., Ltd, where he managed their insurance funds. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master's in Science Specialising in Financial Engineering, both from NUS. Additionally, Kong holds certifications as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM), demonstrating his commitment to professional excellence in the financial domain. Mr. Kong's distinguished contributions to the nation were recognised with the esteemed Singapore National Day Award in 2015, specifically the Public Administration Medal (Silver), an honour that reflects his impactful and dedicated service. Beyond his outstanding professional achievements, Mr. Kong is deeply involved in various community initiatives and organisations. He served on the Community Chest, the National Art Gallery of Singapore, and the Trailblazer Foundation.

Job Titles:

• Independent Non - Executive Director
• Member of the Board of Directors

Mr. Lee Wei Loon (李維倫) ("Mr. Lee"), aged 43, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 13 November 2019. He was last re-elected a Director of the Company on 27 April 2023. Mr. Lee was appointed as the Chairman of the Nominating Committee on 28 April 2023. He is also a member of the Remuneration Committee. On 1 January 2024, Mr Lee was appointed as a member of the Audit Committee and had ceased to be a member of the Remuneration Committee. Mr. Lee has been a Director of WatchBox HK Limited since 10 April 2020, a Director of Watchbox Singapore Pte Ltd since 19 September 2019 and, Executive Vice President and CEO of Asia of Watchbox since August 2019. Mr. Lee was previously an Executive Director, Investment Banking Division, of Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) from October 2017 to August 2019 and a Director Commissioner of PT Morgan Stanley Asia International (Indonesia) from January 2015 to September 2017. Prior to that, he was an Executive Director, Institutional Equities Division, of Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) from June 2012 to January 2015, a Director, Asian Equities Sales, at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (Singapore) from May 2010 to June 2012, and Vice President, Asian Equities Sales & Trading, Hedge Fund Sales, of Credit Suisse (New York and Singapore) from May 2004 to March 2010. He was also a Director of Novena Global Healthcare Group (Cayman) from 30 December 2016 to 23 October 2020. Mr. Lee obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Finance from the New York University, Stern School of Business in May 2004.

Job Titles:

• Head, Student Accommodation Business

Mr. Leong Siew Fatt (梁兆發) ("Mr. Leong"), aged 56, joined the Group in 1993 as an engineer and is currently the Head of Student Accommodation Business. He is responsible for the overall management of the Group's student accommodation business across the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia. Prior to the appointment of his current role, Mr. Leong was responsible for the operations of the Group's workers accommodation in Malaysia as well as the technical and manufacturing operations of the Group's Optical Disc Business. He has extensive technical, operational and management experience spanning 34 years. Mr. Leong holds a Bachelor of Engineering Management from the University of Western Sydney.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board of Directors

Mr. Loh Kim Kang David (羅敬惠) ("Mr. Loh"), aged 59, joined the Company on 8 May 2015 as a Non-Executive Director and was appointed a Joint Chairman of the Board on 13 November 2019. Mr. Loh was re-designated from Non-Executive Director to Executive Director on 1 March 2021, and appointed Chairman of the Executive Committee on 1 January 2022. He is responsible for the formulation of corporate and business strategies of the Company and leads the execution of strategic growth plans of the Group. He was last re- elected a Director of the Company on 28 April 2022. Mr. Loh has over 20 years of experience in the investment and brokerage industry. He has been a Principal and Director of Centurion Global Ltd, a controlling shareholder of the Company since April 2008 to present. He previously worked at UOB Kay Hian Pte Ltd (formerly known as Kay Hian Pte Ltd) where his last position was Director (Business Development Consultant) from July 2009 to March 2010 and he was a Director (Dealing) from July 2007 to June 2009, Executive Director (Dealing) from July 1999 to July 2007, and Associate Director (Dealing) from July 1996 to July 1999. From July 1999 to October 2001, Mr. Loh served as a Managing Director (Management) at UOB Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Ltd (formerly known as Kay Hian Overseas Securities Ltd). Prior to joining UOB Kay Hian Pte Ltd, he was with OUB Securities Pte Ltd as Dealing Director from August 1995 to June 1996. He started his career as Dealer (Dealing Director) at Ong & Company Pte Ltd from November 1989 to August 1995. Mr. Loh was presented with the Bintang Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Star) (BBM) at the 2016 National Day Awards. He was previously presented with the Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Medal) (PBM) at the 2011 National Day Awards. Mr. Loh currently is also a director of Cape Incorporation Limited, Centurion Management and Consultancy Services Pte Ltd, Centurion Private Equity Ltd, Centurion US Student Housing Fund, Dloh Strategic Development Pte. Ltd., Luxnovo Asia Ltd, Ohmyhome Pte Ltd, PC Portfolio Pte. Ltd. and Vienna Management Ltd. Mr. Loh obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon in June 1988. He is the maternal cousin of Mr. Han Seng Juan (Non-Executive Director, a Joint Chairman of the Board and a controlling shareholder of the Company).

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board of Directors
• Lead Indepedent Director

Mr. Owi Kek Hean (黃格賢) ("Mr. Owi"), aged 65, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 January 2017. He was last re-elected a Director of the Company on 27 April 2023. Mr. Owi was appointed as the Chairman of the Audit Committee and had ceased to be the chairman of the Nominating Committee but remain as a member of the Nominating Committee with effect from 28 April 2023. On 1 January 2024, Mr. Owi was appointed as the Lead Independent Director. Mr. Owi worked with KPMG LLP in Singapore from 1982 until his retirement in October 2015 and had held various senior positions including Head of Tax, Head of Enterprise Services, Finance Partner and Deputy Managing Partner. Mr. Owi has been appointed as an Independent Director and the Lead Independent Director of SLB Development Ltd, a company which shares are listed on the Catalist Board of SGX-ST (SGX:1J0), since 23 March 2018. He is also an Executive Director of IMO & Partners Pte Ltd, a Director of Centurion US Student Accommodation Holdings Pte Ltd and an Independent Director of Centurion US Student Accommodation Inc. Mr. Owi obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the National University of Singapore in May 1981. He is an Accredited Tax Advisor (Income Tax and Goods and Services Tax) with the Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Professionals.

Job Titles:

• Deputy Chairman
• Executive Director
• Member of the Board of Directors

Mr. Wong Kok Hoe (黃國豪) ("Mr. Wong"), aged 60, first joined the Company on 1 August 2011 as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board. On 13 November 2019, Mr. Wong stepped down as Chairman of the Board and was re-designated from Non-Executive Director to Executive Director and appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Board. He was appointed a member of the Executive Committee on 1 January 2022. Mr. Wong was last re- elected a Director of the Company on 27 April 2020 and will be seeking re-election at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting to be held on 27 April 2023. Mr. Wong is responsible for overseeing the Group's operations and implementation of the Company's business strategies and developing new business opportunities for the Group. He also participates in the formulation of corporate and business strategies of the Company. Mr. Wong is a Director of Centurion Global Ltd and Centurion Properties Pte Ltd, controlling shareholders of the Company. Mr. Wong is also a Director of several other private companies. Prior to joining Centurion Global Ltd in 2009, Mr. Wong was admitted as a practising lawyer in Singapore on 14 March 1990. He has more than 18 years of legal experience in corporate law, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions. He started his legal career in Drew & Napier before leaving in June 1996 to be a partner in Yeo Wee Kiong & Partners. In October 1999, he joined Rajah & Tann (which was subsequently converted to Rajah & Tann LLP) as a partner and stayed on till June 2008. From July to December 2008, he acted as a consultant in Rajah & Tann LLP. Mr. Wong obtained a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the National University of Singapore in June 1989.

Job Titles:

• Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Foo Ai Huey (符愛慧) ("Ms. Foo"), aged 54, was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer after the Group enlarged its principal business activities to include the accommodation business. She was previously the Group's Finance Manager since she joined the Company in April 2000. Currently, she heads the finance team and manages the full spectrum of finance and management reporting requirements. Prior to joining the Group, Ms. Foo was a Senior Accountant at MOH Holdings Pte Ltd (formerly known as Health Corporation of Singapore Pte Ltd), a company principally engaged in the provision of healthcare services and had also worked as an internal auditor in a Singapore-listed company. Ms. Foo has accumulated close to three decades of finance and accounting related experience covering internal audit, taxation, internal control, financial accounting, cost and management accounting in the accommodation, manufacturing, service and healthcare industries. Ms. Foo obtained a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Newcastle, Australia, in May 1992. She has been a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (formerly known as the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore) since 31 August 1996, and a Certified Practicing Accountant of the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants since 12 September 1994.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board of Directors
• Independent Director of Sheng Siong Group Ltd. ( a Company

Ms. Tan Poh Hong (陳寶鳳) ("Ms. Tan"), aged 64, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 8 May 2018. She was last re-elected a Director of the Company on 28 April 2022. She is also a member of the Nominating Committee. Ms. Tan was appointed as the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee on 28 April 2023. On 1 January 2024, Ms. Tan was appointed as a member of the Audit Committee and has ceased to be a member of the Nominating Committee. Ms. Tan previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) of Singapore from May 2009 to September 2017 and was responsible for the implementation of the organisation's policies and strategies. Prior to her appointment at AVA, Ms. Tan was Deputy CEO of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) from September 2004 to March 2009, where she was responsible for the planning, development and management of HDB properties. She also held various leadership positions in HDB, ranging from sales and operations to corporate strategy and communications; and policy development. Ms. Tan has been an Independent Director of Sheng Siong Group Ltd. (a company listed on the Mainboard of SGX-ST) since 5 January 2018, an Independent Director of VICOM Group Ltd (a company listed on the Mainboard of SGX-ST) since 25 April 2019 and an Independent Director of APAC Realty Limited (a company listed on the Mainboard of SGX-ST) since 1 October 2020. She is also an Independent Director of AnnAik Limited, a company listed on the Catalist Board of SGX-ST, since 26 July 2018, and an Independent Director of OTS Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Catalist Board of SGX-ST, since 19 May 2021. She has also been a Director of Jilin Food Zone Pte Ltd since 1 October 2019 and a Director of Vanguard Healthcare Pte Ltd since 1 November 2022. Ms Tan is Singapore's Non-Resident Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark. Ms. Tan obtained a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Estate Management from the National University of Singapore, and a Master of Business Administration (with Distinction) from New York University. She was awarded the Public Administration Medal (Gold) in August 2013, and the Public Service Medal in August 1999 by the Singapore Government.