Sin Ghee Huat

Mr Goh Chee Wee, 63, was appointed as our Independent Director and Non-Executive Chairman on 28 October 2009. He was formerly a Member of Parliament and Minister of State for Trade & Industry, Labour & Communications. He is currently the Chairman and Director of a number of NTUC Co-operatives and SLF subsidiary companies and also a director of a number of public listed companies.

Kua Chee Seng, 59, our Business Development Director, was appointed as our Director on 11 July 1979. He is responsible for development of new business opportunities. Since the establishment of our Company in 1977, he had been involved in various aspects of our operations. In particular, he was responsible for the re-development of our office at Penhas Road as well as spearheading the computerization of our accounting system. Prior to 1977, Chee Seng had worked in the Kua family business, which was involved in the supply of general hardware items in Singapore. Chee Seng obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Nanyang University

Lim Lian Soon, 55, is our Chief Executive Officer. He was appointed as an Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer on 2 October 2009. He is responsible for corporate strategic direction and the general management of our business and operations. He started his career as an auditor and subsequently worked in various industries in internal audit, tax and accounting of which 7 years was in the Oil and Gas Service industry. He was a Practising Certified Public Accountant for 15 years prior to joining us. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK Fellow Certified Public Accountant, Singapore and Fellow Certified Public Accountant, Australia.

Kua Eng Wah, 61, our Sales Director, was appointed as our Director on 7 March 1977. He oversees our sales function. Since the establishment of our Company in 1977, he had been involved in various aspects of our operations. Over time, he became responsible for our sales function. Prior to 1977, Eng Wah had worked in the Kua family business, which was involved in the supply of general hardware items in Singapore. Eng Wah completed his Secondary 4 education at Chinese High School. He is a committee member of the Singapore Metal and Machinery Association.

Kua Eng Watt, 59, our Purchasing Director, was appointed as our Director on 11 July 1979. He oversees our purchasing function, including formulating our purchasing policies and inventory management. Since the establishment of our Company in 1977, he had been involved in various aspects of our operations. Over time, he became responsible for our purchasing function. Prior to 1977, Eng Watt had worked in the Kua family business, which was involved in the supply of general hardware items in Singapore. Eng Watt completed his Secondary 4 education at Chinese High School.

Kua Chee Meng, 61, our Administration Director, was appointed as our Director on 7 March 1977. He oversees our administration function, including human resources and information systems. Since the establishment of our Company in 1977, he had been involved in various aspects of our operations. Over time, he became responsible for our finance function and was our Finance Director until November 2006, when he was re-designated as our Administration Director. Prior to 1977, he had worked in the Kua family business, which was involved in the supply of general hardware items in Singapore. Chee Meng completed his Secondary 4 education at Thomson Government Secondary School. He is a committee member of the Singapore Metal and Machinery Association.

Kua Chee Hong, 63, our Non-Executive Director, was appointed as our Director on 11 July 1979. Since the establishment of our Company in 1977, he had been involved in various aspects of our operations. Prior to 1977, Chee Hong had worked in the Kua family business, which was involved in the supply of general hardware items in Singapore. He retired in September 2006 and remains as a Non-Executive Director on our Board. He completed his Secondary 4 education at Chinese High School.

Hoon Tai Meng, 57, was appointed as our Independent Director on 1 March 2007. He is an Advocate and Solicitor of Singapore and is currently a partner with M/s KhattarWong. Besides having more than 13 years of experience in legal practice, he also has approximately 20 years of experience in financial planning and management, audit, tax and corporate secretarial functions. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in accountancy from the Nanyang University and a LLB (Honours) from the University of London. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (United Kingdom), a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (United Kingdom), a Fellow Certified Public Accountant (Singapore) and a Barrister-at-Law (Middle Temple, United Kingdom). He is an Independent Director of China Video Surveillance Limited, Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd, Federal International (2000) Ltd, Middle East Development Singapore Ltd, Time Watch Investment Limited and Yangtze China Investment Limited. In addition, he is also a non-executive non independent director of Intraco Limited and Dynamic Colours Limited.

Tan Lye Heng Paul, 43, was appointed as our Independent Director on 1 March 2007. He is a practicising public accountant and the managing director of Tan Teo & Partners PAC. He has over 17 years of auditing experience working as an auditor in public accounting firms and a 2-year stint as the internal auditor of a large Singapore public listed company before starting his own public accounting practice. He is an accredited Quality Assessor of Internal Audit Activity. Paul holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK). He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK. He is also Independent Director of Second Chance Properties Ltd and China Sunsine Chemicals Holdings Ltd, both companies shares are traded in SGX.

Chia Hua Meng, 58, is our Chief Financial Officer. Besides overseeing our finance, he is also responsible for risk management and investor relations. Hua Meng has more than 20 years of experience in financial management, accounting and general administration. Prior to joining us on 3 February 2010, he was Financial Controller and Secretary of another company listed on Singapore Exchange. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and is a non-practising member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore.

Kua Eng Bee, 57, is our Senior Manager for Local Sales. He is responsible for the sale of our products in Singapore. He has been involved in sales and marketing since joining us in 1980 and was appointed as head of Local Sales in October 2006. Prior to joining us, Eng Bee was with Sembawang Shipyard and Sembawang Engineering, working on-board ships and taking on a variety of responsibilities relevant to the fabrication of oil and gas offshore structures. Eng Bee completed his GCE ‘O’ levels at Upper Thomson Secondary School.

Kua Chee Kok, 48, is our Senior Manager for Warehouse. He is responsible for the management of our warehouse operations. Since joining us in 1977, he was responsible for delivery operations and has assisted in stock purchases. In 2000, he was appointed to head our warehouse operations. Prior to the establishment of our Company in 1977, Chee Kok had worked in the Kua family business, which was involved in the supply of general hardware items in Singapore. Chee Kok did his secondary education at Thomson Secondary School.