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NSX ANNOUNCEMENT 12 February 2016
- CoAssets strengthens board with two independent director appointments -
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Dr Chi and Mr Chew are highly experienced business executives with backgrounds spanning information technology, financial advisory, and foreign exchange risk management Appointments strengthens board at a time of solid business growth
Australian listed crowdfunding platform CoAssets Limited (“CoAssets” or the “Company”) (NSX code: CAX) is pleased to announce the appointment of two independent non-executive directors. Dr. Jeffrey Chi will join the board on 15 February 2016 while Mr Chew Siang Chee will commence with the Company on 1 March 2016.
Mr Chew Siang Chee
Dr Jeffrey Chi
Dr Chi is a veteran in the investment and start-up space in China and South East Asia. Some of his notable exits/partial exits include UUCUN (Trade Sale, China), Sunfun Info (IPO TT:5278, Taiwan), Cambridge Real Estate (IPO SGX: J91U.SI & Trade Sale, Singapore), Real Time Gaming Asia (Trade Sale, Singapore), TWG Tea (Trade Sale, Singapore) and Asian Food Channel (Trade Sale, Singapore). Mr Chew’s expertise in cross border currency transactions will be a great asset to CoAssets’ international expansion. He recently won Asia’s Best Treasurer at the Corporate Treasurer Marquee Awards 2015, following his capacity to improve companies’ finance and treasury operations in testing environments.
URL: www.CoAssets.com | Phone: +65 65327008 | Email: [email protected] CoAssets Ltd | Office J, Level 2, 1139 Hay Street West Perth WA 6005 CoAssets Pte Ltd | 7 Temasek Boulevard, #18-03B, Suntec Tower One, Singapore 038987 CoAssets Sdn Bhd | Level 30, The Gardens North Tower, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Commenting on the new appointments, CEO of CoAssets Mr Getty Goh stated: “We are pleased to have Dr. Chi and Mr. Chew on board. As CoAssets is branching out into countries like Indonesia and China, we believe that the company will benefit from their operational experience and industry background. Dr. Chi started off as an early investor in CoAssets, and shares the vision of our Company while Mr. Chew’s roles in foreign exchange risk management are complementary to our goals of enabling truly global crowdfunding. From the investors’ perspective, this shows our commitment to bring the best people on board. And the fact that well respected individuals like Dr Chi and Mr Chew are prepared to join us goes to show that we are not some fly-by-night start-up but a credible player in the crowdfunding space.” About Dr. Jeffrey Chi Dr. Chi is a Managing Director of Vickers Venture Partners, and a member of its Investment Committee and is currently Chairman of the Singapore Venture Capital & Private Equity Association. Dr. Chi also sits on the Engineering & Technology Management Departmental Consultative Committee at the National University of Singapore. Dr. Chi is a Chartered Financial Analyst holder, and graduated from Cambridge University with 1 st Class Honours in Engineering. He earned his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Organizational Knowledge and Information Technology. His experience spans a variety of industries including information technology, healthcare, and media. Dr. Chi is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Jing Jin Electric, Matchmove Entertainment, lumina Looque, Roomorama, Affordable Luxury Network, Spicy Horse, Play Peli, California Intercontinental University, Mobinex, Inc., Alo7.com, Chinaway, Lotaris and Tenfen Technology. About Mr. Chew Siang Chee Mr. Chew is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA Australia). He completed his Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting, Investment Finance and Corporate Finance at the University of Western Australia, as well as a 2nd Upper Honours in Finance. Mr. Chew is currently the Asia Treasurer of Mercuria Energy Trading S.A, and is responsible for all Treasury activities in Asia. Formerly the Treasury Manager of Noble Group, and before that the Treasury Advisor of Cargill, he has vast experience with providing foreign exchange risk management, as well as other financial advisory expertise. He recently won The Corporate Treasurer Marquee Awards for being Asia’s Best Treasurer. -ENDS-
URL: www.CoAssets.com | Phone: +65 65327008 | Email: [email protected] CoAssets Ltd | Office J, Level 2, 1139 Hay Street West Perth WA 6005 CoAssets Pte Ltd | 7 Temasek Boulevard, #18-03B, Suntec Tower One, Singapore 038987 CoAssets Sdn Bhd | Level 30, The Gardens North Tower, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
For Further Enquiries, please contact: Dan Smith, CoAssets Non-Executive Director
Elodie Castagna, FTI Consulting
Direct: +61 8 9486 4036 Mobile: +61 (0) 417 978 955 Email: [email protected]
Office: +61 9485 8888 Direct: +61 8 9485 8818 Mobile: +61 (0) 432 120 061
About CoAssets.com (NSX Code: CAX) CoAssets (www.coassets.com) is South-East Asia’s leading crowdfunding platform that is listed on the National Stock Exchange of Australia. It is not licensed and/or regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Officially launched in Singapore in July 2013, it currently has more than 40,000 registered users. In terms of deals, since December 2014, the total value of deals listed on CoAssets is more than S$40 million (US$28 million) and the amount successfully funded currently stands at more than S$43 million (US$30 million). The company recently won the Red Herring Top 100 Asia Award for 2014, as well as OPP Gold Award for Excellence and currently has offices in Australia, Malaysia and Singapore.
URL: www.CoAssets.com | Phone: +65 65327008 | Email: [email protected] CoAssets Ltd | Office J, Level 2, 1139 Hay Street West Perth WA 6005 CoAssets Pte Ltd | 7 Temasek Boulevard, #18-03B, Suntec Tower One, Singapore 038987 CoAssets Sdn Bhd | Level 30, The Gardens North Tower, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- CoAssets strengthens board with two independent director appointments -
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Dr Chi and Mr Chew are highly experienced business executives with backgrounds spanning information technology, financial advisory, and foreign exchange risk management Appointments strengthens board at a time of solid business growth
Australian listed crowdfunding platform CoAssets Limited (“CoAssets” or the “Company”) (NSX code: CAX) is pleased to announce the appointment of two independent non-executive directors. Dr. Jeffrey Chi will join the board on 15 February 2016 while Mr Chew Siang Chee will commence with the Company on 1 March 2016.
Mr Chew Siang Chee
Dr Jeffrey Chi
Dr Chi is a veteran in the investment and start-up space in China and South East Asia. Some of his notable exits/partial exits include UUCUN (Trade Sale, China), Sunfun Info (IPO TT:5278, Taiwan), Cambridge Real Estate (IPO SGX: J91U.SI & Trade Sale, Singapore), Real Time Gaming Asia (Trade Sale, Singapore), TWG Tea (Trade Sale, Singapore) and Asian Food Channel (Trade Sale, Singapore). Mr Chew’s expertise in cross border currency transactions will be a great asset to CoAssets’ international expansion. He recently won Asia’s Best Treasurer at the Corporate Treasurer Marquee Awards 2015, following his capacity to improve companies’ finance and treasury operations in testing environments.
URL: www.CoAssets.com | Phone: +65 65327008 | Email: [email protected] CoAssets Ltd | Office J, Level 2, 1139 Hay Street West Perth WA 6005 CoAssets Pte Ltd | 7 Temasek Boulevard, #18-03B, Suntec Tower One, Singapore 038987 CoAssets Sdn Bhd | Level 30, The Gardens North Tower, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Commenting on the new appointments, CEO of CoAssets Mr Getty Goh stated: “We are pleased to have Dr. Chi and Mr. Chew on board. As CoAssets is branching out into countries like Indonesia and China, we believe that the company will benefit from their operational experience and industry background. Dr. Chi started off as an early investor in CoAssets, and shares the vision of our Company while Mr. Chew’s roles in foreign exchange risk management are complementary to our goals of enabling truly global crowdfunding. From the investors’ perspective, this shows our commitment to bring the best people on board. And the fact that well respected individuals like Dr Chi and Mr Chew are prepared to join us goes to show that we are not some fly-by-night start-up but a credible player in the crowdfunding space.” About Dr. Jeffrey Chi Dr. Chi is a Managing Director of Vickers Venture Partners, and a member of its Investment Committee and is currently Chairman of the Singapore Venture Capital & Private Equity Association. Dr. Chi also sits on the Engineering & Technology Management Departmental Consultative Committee at the National University of Singapore. Dr. Chi is a Chartered Financial Analyst holder, and graduated from Cambridge University with 1 st Class Honours in Engineering. He earned his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Organizational Knowledge and Information Technology. His experience spans a variety of industries including information technology, healthcare, and media. Dr. Chi is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Jing Jin Electric, Matchmove Entertainment, lumina Looque, Roomorama, Affordable Luxury Network, Spicy Horse, Play Peli, California Intercontinental University, Mobinex, Inc., Alo7.com, Chinaway, Lotaris and Tenfen Technology. About Mr. Chew Siang Chee Mr. Chew is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA Australia). He completed his Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting, Investment Finance and Corporate Finance at the University of Western Australia, as well as a 2nd Upper Honours in Finance. Mr. Chew is currently the Asia Treasurer of Mercuria Energy Trading S.A, and is responsible for all Treasury activities in Asia. Formerly the Treasury Manager of Noble Group, and before that the Treasury Advisor of Cargill, he has vast experience with providing foreign exchange risk management, as well as other financial advisory expertise. He recently won The Corporate Treasurer Marquee Awards for being Asia’s Best Treasurer. -ENDS-
URL: www.CoAssets.com | Phone: +65 65327008 | Email: [email protected] CoAssets Ltd | Office J, Level 2, 1139 Hay Street West Perth WA 6005 CoAssets Pte Ltd | 7 Temasek Boulevard, #18-03B, Suntec Tower One, Singapore 038987 CoAssets Sdn Bhd | Level 30, The Gardens North Tower, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
For Further Enquiries, please contact: Dan Smith, CoAssets Non-Executive Director
Elodie Castagna, FTI Consulting
Direct: +61 8 9486 4036 Mobile: +61 (0) 417 978 955 Email: [email protected]
Office: +61 9485 8888 Direct: +61 8 9485 8818 Mobile: +61 (0) 432 120 061
About CoAssets.com (NSX Code: CAX) CoAssets (www.coassets.com) is South-East Asia’s leading crowdfunding platform that is listed on the National Stock Exchange of Australia. It is not licensed and/or regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Officially launched in Singapore in July 2013, it currently has more than 40,000 registered users. In terms of deals, since December 2014, the total value of deals listed on CoAssets is more than S$40 million (US$28 million) and the amount successfully funded currently stands at more than S$43 million (US$30 million). The company recently won the Red Herring Top 100 Asia Award for 2014, as well as OPP Gold Award for Excellence and currently has offices in Australia, Malaysia and Singapore.
URL: www.CoAssets.com | Phone: +65 65327008 | Email: [email protected] CoAssets Ltd | Office J, Level 2, 1139 Hay Street West Perth WA 6005 CoAssets Pte Ltd | 7 Temasek Boulevard, #18-03B, Suntec Tower One, Singapore 038987 CoAssets Sdn Bhd | Level 30, The Gardens North Tower, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
