Wee Cho Yaw, 88

Chairman Emeritus and Adviser
Non-Executive and Non-Independent

First appointed as a director: 14 May 1958
Last re-appointed as a director: 21 April 2016
Conferred the title of Chairman Emeritus: 25 April 2013

A banker with more than 50 years’ experience, Dr Wee was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Overseas Bank from 1974 to 2007. In recognition of his long-standing support of education, community welfare and the business community, he received Honorary Degrees of Doctor of Letters from the National University of Singapore in 2008 and from the Nanyang Technological University in 2014. For his outstanding contributions to the economy, education, and social and community development in Singapore, he was conferred The Distinguished Service Order, Singapore’s highest National Day Award, in 2011.

Board Committee Positions

• Board Credit Committee (Member)
• Board Risk Management Committee (Chairman)
• Nominating Committee (Member)
• Strategy Committee (Member)

Current Directorships and Principal Commitments

• Far Eastern Bank (Chairman Emeritus and Adviser)
• United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) (Chairman Emeritus and Adviser)
• United Overseas Insurance (Chairman)
• PT Bank UOB Indonesia (President Commissioner)
• United Overseas Bank (China) (Supervisor)
• United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company (Chairman)
• UOL Group (Chairman)
• Pan Pacific Hotels Group (Chairman)
• Haw Par Corporation (Chairman)
• United Industrial Corporation (Chairman)
• Marina Centre Holdings (Chairman)
• Nanyang Technological University (Pro-Chancellor)
• Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
  (Honorary President)
• Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations
  (Honorary President)
• Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan (Honorary President)
• Wee Foundation (Chairman)
• Chung Cheng High School (Chairman)

Past Directorships in Listed Companies in the Last Three Years

• Singapore Land (till October 2014)

Education and Achievements

• Chinese high school education
• Honorary Doctor of Letters, Nanyang Technological
  University (2014)
• The Distinguished Service Order, Singapore (2011)
• The Asian Banker Lifetime Achievement Award (2009)
• Honorary Doctor of Letters, National University of Singapore (2008)
• Credit Suisse-Ernst & Young Lifetime Achievement Award
  (2006)
• Businessman of the Year, Singapore Business Awards
  (2001 and 1990)

Hsieh Fu Hua, 66

Chairman
Non-Executive and Independent

First appointed as a director: 16 January 2012
Last re-elected as a director: 24 April 2015
Appointed as Chairman: 25 April 2013

Mr Hsieh has 40 years of experience in banking and capital markets in Asia. Previously, he served as the Chief Executive Officer and director of Singapore Exchange and a member of the Temasek Holdings board. He is also active in the community, serving on the boards of several non-profit organisations.

Board Committee Positions

• Board Credit Committee (Member)
• Board Risk Management Committee (Member)
• Nominating Committee (Member)
• Remuneration Committee (Member)
• Strategy Committee (Chairman)

Current Directorships and Principal Commitments

• Far Eastern Bank (Chairman)
• GIC (Director)
• Jurong Health Services (Chairman)/ MOH Holdings (Director)
• National Council of Social Service (President)
• National Gallery Singapore (Chairman)
• Stewardship Asia Centre (Chairman)
• PrimePartners Group (Adviser)

Past Directorships in Listed Companies in the Last Three Years

• Tiger Airways Holdings (till May 2016)

Education and Achievements

• Business Administration (Hons), University of Singapore

Wee Ee Cheong, 64

Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Executive and Non-Independent

First appointed as a director: 3 January 1990
Last re-elected as a director: 24 April 2015
Appointed as Chief Executive Officer: 27 April 2007

A career banker with more than 35 years’ experience, Mr Wee is also active in the industry and community through his involvement in various industry-based organisations. He was previously deputy chairman of the Housing & Development Board and a director of the Port of Singapore Authority, UOL Group and Pan Pacific Hotels Group.

Board Committee Positions

• Board Credit Committee (Member)
• Board Risk Management Committee (Member)
• Strategy Committee (Member)
• Nominating Committee (alternate member to Wee Cho Yaw)

Current Directorships and Principal Commitments

• United Overseas Bank (China) (Chairman)
• United Overseas Insurance (Director)
• PT Bank UOB Indonesia (Deputy President Commissioner)
• United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) (Director)
• United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company (Director)
• The Association of Banks in Singapore (Chairman)
• The Institute of Banking & Finance (Vice-Chairman)
• Board of Governors of the Singapore-China Foundation (Member)
• Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
  (Honorary Council Member)
• Visa APCEMEA Senior Client Council (Member)
• Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Patron)
• Wee Foundation (Director)
• Far Eastern Bank (alternate director to Wee Cho Yaw)

Past Directorships in Listed Companies in the Last Three Years

• Nil

Education and Achievements

• Master of Arts (Applied Economics), American University, Washington, DC
• Bachelor of Science (Business Administration), American University, Washington, DC
• Public Service Star (2003)

Wong Meng Meng, 68

Non-Executive and Non-Independent

First appointed as a director: 14 March 2000
Last re-elected as a director: 24 April 2014

A lawyer by profession, Mr Wong was among the pioneer batch of Senior Counsel appointed in January 1997. A prominent figure in the legal field, Mr Wong served previously as the President of The Law Society of Singapore, the Vice President of the Singapore Academy of Law, member of the Military Court of Appeal and the Advisory Committee of Singapore International Arbitration Centre.

Board Committee Positions

• Board Risk Management Committee (Member)
• Nominating Committee (Member)

Current Directorships and Principal Commitments

• WongPartnership (Founder-Consultant)
• Energy Market Company (Chairman)
• Mapletree Industrial Trust Management (Chairman)
• Competition Appeal Board (Member)
• Singapore Institute of Directors (Fellow)

Past Directorships in Listed Companies in the Last Three Years

• Nil

Education and Achievements

• Bachelor of Law (Hons), University of Singapore
• Public Service Medal, Singapore (2001)

Franklin Leo Lavin, 59

Non-Executive and Independent

First appointed as a director: 15 July 2010
Last re-elected as a director: 21 April 2016
Appointed as Chairman: 25 April 2013

A former diplomat with extensive experience in public administration, Mr Lavin served as Ambassador to Singapore where he helped to negotiate the landmark US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. He is also knowledgeable about the banking industry, having held senior finance and management positions at Citibank and Bank of America.

Board Committee Positions

• Nominating Committee (Member)
• Strategy Committee (Member)

Current Directorships and Principal Commitments

• Far Eastern Bank (Director)
• Export Now (Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer)

Past Directorships in Listed Companies in the Last Three Years

• Globe Specialty Metals (till December 2015)

Education and Achievements

• Master of Business Administration in Finance, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
• Master of Arts in International Relations and International Economics, School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University
• Master of Science in Chinese Language and History, Georgetown University
• Bachelor of Science, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University
• Under-Secretary for International Trade at the Department of Commerce, USA (November 2005 to July 2007)
• US Ambassador to Singapore (August 2001 to October 2005)
• Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Shanghai 2010 World Expo USA Pavilion

Willie Cheng Jue Hiang, 63

Non-Executive and Independent

First appointed as a director: 15 July 2010
Last re-elected as a director: 24 April 2014

Retired after 26 years’ service with Accenture, Mr Cheng is a well-respected figure in the business community and non-profit sector. He contributes actively to the furtherance of corporate governance in Singapore, serving as Chairman of Singapore Institute of Directors and a member of the Singapore Exchange’s Diversity Action Committee. He is a fellow of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and an honorary fellow of the Singapore Computer Society. His previous directorships include NTUC Fairprice Co-operative, Singapore Cooperation Enterprise and Lien Centre for Social Innovation.

Board Committee Positions

• Audit Committee (Chairman)
• Nominating Committee (Member)

Current Directorships and Principal Commitments

• FEO Hospitality Asset Management (Director)
• FEO Hospitality Trust Management (Director)
• Integrated Health Information Systems (Director)
• NTUC Health Co-operative (Director)
• Singapore Health Services (Director)
• Asia Philanthropic Ventures (Director)
• Caritas Humanitarian Aid & Relief Initiatives Singapore (Director)
• Council for Third Age (Director)
• SymAsia Foundation (Director)
• Singapore Institute of Directors (Chairman)

Past Directorships in Listed Companies in the Last Three Years

• Nil

Education and Achievements

• Bachelor of Accountancy (First Class Hons), University of Singapore
• Public Service Medal (2008)

James Koh Cher Siang, 71

Non-Executive and Independent

First appointed as a director: 1 September 2012
Last re-elected as a director: 21 April 2016

A former civil servant with an illustrious 35-year career, Mr Koh held various appointments including Permanent Secretary in the Ministries of National Development, Community Development and Education. He retired as the Comptroller of Income Tax, where he was both Commissioner of Inland Revenue and Commissioner of Charities. His past appointment include director of Pan Pacific Hotels Groups, UOL Group, Singapore Airlines and CapitaLand and Chairman of the Housing & Development Board.

Board Committee Positions

• Audit Committee (Member)
• Remuneration Committee (Chairman)
• Strategy Committee (Member)

Current Directorships and Principal Commitments

• CapitaLand Hope Foundation (Director)
• Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (Director)
• Pioneer Generation Package Appeals Committee (Deputy Chairman)
• Ministry of Home Affairs – Independent Review Committee (Member)

Past Directorships in Listed Companies in the Last Three Years

• CapitaLand (till April 2016)

Education and Achievements

• Master in Public Administration, Harvard University
• Master of Arts, Oxford University
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Philosophy, Political Science and Economics, Oxford University
• Meritorious Service Medal (2002)
• Public Administration Medal (Gold) (1983)

Ong Yew Huat, 61

Non-Executive and Independent

First appointed as a director: 2 January 2013
Last re-elected as a director: 21 April 2016

Mr Ong is a chartered accountant and retired as Executive Chairman of Ernst & Young Singapore after 33 years with the firm. A known supporter of the arts, he previously served on the boards of the Singapore Art Museum and The National Art Gallery, and is currently Chairman of the National Heritage Board and the Singapore Tyler Print Institute.

Board Committee Positions

• Audit Committee (Member)
• Board Credit Committee (Chairman)
• Board Risk Management Committee (Member)

Current Directorships and Principal Commitments

• United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) (Chairman)
• Singapore Power (Director)
• Ascendas-Singbridge (Director)
• Singapore Tyler Print Institute (Chairman)
• Tax Academy of Singapore (Chairman)
• National Heritage Board (Chairman)
• Singapore Mediation Centre (Director)

Past Directorships in Listed Companies in the Last Three Years

• Nil

Education and Achievements

• Bachelor of Accounting (Hons), University of Kent at Canterbury.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (Member)
• Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (Member)
• Public Service Medal (2011)

Lim Hwee Hua, 58

Non-Executive and Independent

First appointed as a director: 1 July 2014
Last re-elected as a director: 24 April 2015

Mrs Lim enjoyed a varied career in financial services prior to her service in Parliament between 1996 to 2011, where she last served as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, and concurrently as Second Minister for Finance and Transport. She rejoined the financial sector after leaving Parliament.

Board Committee Positions

• Board Credit Committee (Member)
• Nominating Committee (Chairman)
• Remuneration Committee (Member)

Current Directorships and Principal Commitments

• Tembusu Partners (Director)
• BW Group (Director)
• Jardine Cycle & Carriage (Director)
• Kohlberg Kravis & Roberts (Senior Advisor)
• Asia Advisory Board of Westpac Institutional Bank (Member)

Past Directorships in Listed Companies in the Last Three Years

• Stamford Land Corporation (till November 2015)

Education and Achievements

• Master of Arts (Hons) in Mathematics/Engineering, University of Cambridge
• Master of Business Administration in Finance, Anderson School of Management, University of California at Los Angeles