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Page 1 PASSION PASSION PASSION PASSION and and and and DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE Finance Director, CFO, General Manager Asia Pacific, based in Singapore, China, and Australia Successfully completed and implemented challenging action plans from business transformation of large and complex global companies, such as IPO, sales, fund raising, audit and accounting. Strong team management across function, department and culture. Lead cross functional cooperation and strong environmental adaptability in particular areas of expertise. Personal Details Name: Bill Ho Liam Shin Nationality: Singaporean Date of Birth: 15 July 1970 Current Tel: (65) 8533 7735 (Mobile) E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Language: Bio: English and Mandarin (with business Mandarin qualification) Graduated in 1994 (from Deakin University, double major in accounting and insurance) and has a total of 20 years commercial experience.

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PASSION PASSION PASSION PASSION andandandand DRIVEDRIVEDRIVEDRIVE

Finance Director, CFO, General Manager Asia Pacific, based in Singapore, China, and Australia

Successfully completed and implemented challenging action plans from business transformation of large and complex global companies, such as IPO, sales, fund raising, audit and accounting. Strong team management across function, department and culture. Lead cross functional cooperation and strong environmental adaptability in particular areas of expertise.

Personal Details Name: Bill Ho Liam Shin Nationality: Singaporean Date of Birth: 15 July 1970 Current Tel: (65) 8533 7735 (Mobile) E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Language: Bio:

English and Mandarin (with business Mandarin qualification) Graduated in 1994 (from Deakin University, double major in accounting and insurance) and has a total of 20 years commercial experience.

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CAREER SUMMARY

RTO / IPO - Yuuzoo Feb 2013 – Mar 2015 CFO Singapore Technology On-line B2B and B2C business including Franchise business

Memtech International Ltd – SINGAPORE listed company Nov 2010 – Oct 2012 CFO, China (Shanghai, Kunshan, Dongguan, Nantong, and Huzhou) and Singapore

Konzen Group Nov 2007 – Jun 2010 CFO, China (Shanghai and Tianjin), Singapore Malaysia General Manager, China (Shanghai and Tianjin), Singapore

Suntec REIT (ARA Trust Management Ltd) SINGAPORE listed co Jan 2007 – Oct 2007 Finance director (contract role) Singapore

Lee Kim Tah Group SINGAPORE listed company Feb 2005 – Dec 2006 Group Finance Manager, Singapore, China (Xiamen), India (Chennai)

ACE Limited NYSE listed company Nov 2001 – Jan 2005 Risk and Audit Director, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea

Amcor Ltd Australia listed company May 2000 – Aug 2001 Audit senior Australia, New Zealand, Singapore

KPMG Oct 1994 – Nov 1999 External Auditor Singapore

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Yuuzoo Group – Public listing on SGX main board Feb 2013 – Mar 2015 Chief Financial Officer YuuZoo Group is principally involved in developing online and mobile payment solutions, as well as building mobile-optimised but device agnostic targeted social e-commerce networks for businesses and consumers, either rolling them out on their own (“Yuu-Branded Networks”) or together with businesses or brands (“Client Branded Networks”). The Yuu-Branded Networks and Client Branded Networks (collectively, “YuuZoo Networks”) provide turnkey solutions to monetise consumers in the mobile and online social networking space

Responsibilities and achievements: Managing a team of 4 finance executives, key duties include business valuation, capital raising, business planning, budgeting and forecast, reporting, cash management, local tax and cross border tax, and performance improvement. The primary responsibility was to prepare and bring Yuuzoo into public listing on the SGX main board, which was successfully listed on September 2014 with market cap of around S$500 million.

Memtech International Ltd – Singapore listed company Nov 2010 – Oct 2012 Chief Financial Officer Memtech is a leading component solutions provider for the mobile phone, IT equipment and automotive industries. It operates three keypad manufacturing facilities and plastic components production facility and lens manufacturing facility located in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Listed on the stock exchange of Singapore since 2004. Reporting to: CEO / Chairman Revenue: USD 130 million Employees: 8,000 Responsibilities: Key responsibilities are full scope of financial reporting, provide strategic leadership on operational and financial matters, manage the financial and group consolidation and accounting functions including but not limited to: CAPEX and development cost management, project accounting, budgeting, cash management, financial analysis, profitability targets, and contract administration. Also oversee maintenance of appropriate internal controls and liaise with auditors, bankers, legal advisors, tax agents and relevant government bodies. 80 finance staff. Achievements: Implement ERP and inventory tracking system to improve supply chain management, using on RFID (radio frequency identification system).

Konzen Group Nov 2007 – Feb 2010 Chief Financial Officer (joined as financial controller promoted to CFO after three months) Konzen is a group of companies providing complete and integrated solutions to the water industry in Greater China and throughout ASEAN with offices in Malaysia and Greater China. Responsibilities: Manage and champion the Finance activities and support the business in generating net sales growth, initiate and provide analysis to drive the performance of the business. Ensure optimization of financial performance and the development of the business’ strategy for the future. CAPEX and investment analysis for portfolio investment projects, including NPV IRR ROI and valuation for BOT/BOO/TOT projects. Achievements:

• Completion of all financial year-end accounting work, consolidation and audit for 4 financial years

from 2004 to 2008. Clean audit opinion from 2004 to 2008.

• Set up an Asia Water Fund with target fund size up to US$320 million in Committed Capital.

General Manager – Shanghai from Jan 2009

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Responsibilities: Responsible for achieving targets set on revenue and profitability, implementing the business strategy and build a sustainable business. Achievements: Complete comprehensive restructuring of the cash flow, business licenses, daily operations integrity and reporting, contracted new businesses, and effectively manage existing businesses.

Suntec REIT (ARA Trust Management Ltd) Singapore listed company Jan 2007 – Oct 2007 Finance Director (contract basis for acquisition of One Raffles Quay.) Responsibilities: Focus on the acquisition of One Raffles Quay and responsible for full spectrum of finance duties, including financial accounting and reporting for a group of companies. Achievements:

• Key role Acquisition of One Raffles Quay and capital structuring up to approx $1 billion,

comprising equity, convertible bonds and debt financing

Lee Kim Tah Group Singapore listed company Feb 2005 – Dec 2006 Group Finance Manager Lee Kim Tah is a property developer, investment and asset management group listed in the stock exchange of Singapore since 1984.

Reporting to: CFO and CEO Revenue: S$100 million Responsibilities: Manage quarterly SGX and Board reporting. Obtain and review corporate loans / debts structure. Formulate, review and implement financial policies and processes. Improve operational controls, system and process. Perform any other reasonable duties as required by Management from time to time. Achievements:

• India Bangalore - setting up JV, investment analysis investment analysis for portfolio investment projects, including IRR ROI and valuation, and partnership review.

• India Chennai – development of township 100 acre in size. Review feasibility and development plans in the township. Review JV agreements, township MOU, loan / facility agreements, sales and purchase agreements, inter co loan agreements, secondment agreements, tax returns/filing, etc.

• Singapore, Jurong Point shopping centre’s (average 2m head count traffic per month) decanting work.

• Singapore, New Jurong Point site – mixed development retail and residential (600 units) providing 300,000 square feet of lettable area. Review setting up JV, JV agreements, bank loan agreements, facility agreement, project MOU, sale and purchase agreement, deed of undertaking etc.

• China, Xiamen Marco Polo Hotel (ranking #1 hotel in Xiamen) – conduct the asset enhancement plan/proposal.

ACE Limited NYSE listed company Nov 2001 – Jan 2005 Regional Risk and Audit Director The ACE Group is one of the world’s largest providers of commercial property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. With more than $87 billion in assets and nearly $21 billion of gross written premiums in 2011, ACE is distinguished by its underwriting expertise, superior claims handling and global franchise – a physical presence in 53 countries and business conducted in more than 170 countries. Responsibilities: Initiate, coordinate, and execute audits and special assignments in the region. Advise local management and report on risk management and internal control improvements. Develop the risk management knowledge and Internal Controls know how within the global and APAC Risk & Audit community

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Achievements: Setting up the IA department in Asia and establishing the risk management structure. Also, setting up and compliance reporting on Sarbanes Oxley Act

Amcor Ltd Australia listed company May 2000 – Aug 2001 Regional Internal Audit Senior Amcor is a global leader in responsible global packaging solutions supplying a broad range of plastic (rigid & flexible), fibre, metal and glass packaging products to enhance the products consumers use in everyday life. Amcor also provides packaging related services that help customers succeed through collaboration and innovation driven by art and science. Listed in the stock exchange of Australia since 1969.

• $12 billion sales

• 33,000 employees

• 300+ sites in 43 countries Responsibilities: Duties include risk management assessment, audit plan, and site review, and compliance audit. Intense exposure to cost accounting, and diversified business operating system. Achievements: ‘Clean up’ the financial statements, and General Ledger system, as well as established financial internal controls. Sydney’s business unit (fibre packaging and PET). As well as, working out annual budget, cash flow, monthly performance reports, variance analysis, and inventory monitoring.

KPMG Oct 1994 – Nov 1999 External auditor Responsibilities: Mainly financial and statutory audits in areas of property development, construction, financial institutions, and manufacturing.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING CPA Singapore (ICPAS) CPA Singapore 2006

Deakin University

Bachelor degree double major in Accounting and Insurance

1991 to 1994

CPA Australia Certified Public Accountant

1999 onwards

Taylors College

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) 1987 to 1988

Anglo Chinese Secondary School GCE ‘O’ level 1982 to 1986

Anglo Chinese Primary School PSLE 1976 to 1981

International Correspondence School

Diploma in office management (during national service for personal interest)

1989 to 1990

• Corporate governance and risk management

• E-commerce and audit risks

• Balance scorecard

• Negotiation skills - how to get what you want from people

• Analysing business data using excel

• Economic value added measurement (EVA)

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• Creative problem solving – use creative thinking techniques and critical thinking to generate

innovations in dynamic business environments

• Writing winning reports – to write effective and concise business reports

REASON FOR LEAVING Companies and Positions Period Reason for leaving

RTO / IPO - Yuuzoo CFO Singapore Technology On-line B2B and B2C business including Franchise business

Feb 2013 – Mar 2015

Remuneration package not delivered as agreed after listing.

Memtech International Ltd – SINGAPORE listed company CFO, China (Shanghai, Kunshan, Dongguan, Nantong, and Huzhou) and Singapore

Nov 2010 – Oct 2012

Retrenchment.

Konzen Group CFO, China (Shanghai and Tianjin), Singapore Malaysia General Manager, China (Shanghai and Tianjin), Singapore

Nov 2007 – Jun 2010

Sales of business and liquidation of company.

Suntec REIT (ARA Trust Management Ltd) SINGAPORE listed co Finance director (contract role) Singapore

Jan 2007 – Oct 2007

Project basis.

Lee Kim Tah Group SINGAPORE listed company Group Finance Manager, Singapore, China (Xiamen), India (Chennai)

Feb 2005 – Dec 2006

Seeking better opportunity.

ACE Limited NYSE listed company Risk and Audit Director, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea

Nov 2001 – Jan 2005

Moving from Audit to Finance focus role.

Amcor Ltd Australia listed company Audit senior Australia, New Zealand, Singapore

May 2000 – Aug 2001

Based in Australia. Moved back to Singapore.

KPMG External Auditor Singapore

Oct 1994 – Nov 1999

Advanced to Australia for overseas experience.