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Change - Announcement Of Resignation Of Chief Investment Officer
BackMar 19, 2024
| Announcement Title | Change - Announcement of Cessation |
| Date & Time of Broadcast | Mar 19, 2024 7:31 |
| Status | New |
| Announcement Sub Title | Resignation of Chief Investment Officer |
| Announcement Reference | SG240319OTHR5E08 |
| Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name) | Ling Chui Shee |
| Designation | Company Secretary |
| Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below) | Resignation of Mr Patrick Arthur Browne as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) |
| Additional Details | |
| Name Of Person | Patrick Arthur Browne |
| Age | 40 |
| Is effective date of cessation known? | Yes |
| If yes, please provide the date | 30/06/2024 |
| Detailed Reason (s) for cessation | Mr Patrick Arthur Browne has resigned to pursue other opportunities.The Board of Directors has identified a suitable and qualified individual to replace the outgoing CIO. The appointment of the new CIO will be made in due course. In order to help ensure a smooth transition, Mr Browne has agreed to stay until 30 June 2024. The Board of Directors wishes to take this opportunity to thank Mr Browne for his services to the REIT Manager and Manulife US REIT during his term of office. |
| Are there any unresolved differences in opinion on material matters between the person and the board of directors, including matters which would have a material impact on the group or its financial reporting? | No |
| Is there any matter in relation to the cessation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the listed issuer? | No |
| Any other relevant information to be provided to shareholders of the listed issuer? | No |
| Date of Appointment to current position | 14/12/2020 |
| Does the AC have a minimum of 3 members (taking into account this cessation)? | Yes |
| Number of Independent Directors currently resident in Singapore (taking into account this cessation) | 4 |
| Number of cessations of appointments specified in Listing Rule 704 (7) or Catalist Rule 704 (6) over the past 12 months | 3 |
| Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.) | Chief Investment Officer |
| Role and responsibilities | Mr Browne is responsible for the design and execution of the portfolio investment strategy, as well as overseeing the U.S. asset and property management functions. |
| Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries | Nil. |
| Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries? | No |
| Past (for the last 5 years) | Nil. |
| Present | Nil. |