Golden Agri-Resources Ltd. announced the appointment of Foo Meng Kee as Non-Executive Independent Director, effective April 25, 2017. After due consideration of the relevant factors, including depth of experience, qualifications, independence, level of commitment and contribution in the role, the Board satisfied itself that Mr. Foo is suitably qualified to be appointed to the said position, and approved the appointments. Mr. Chung was approved by the Management to consider directorship in the company, in view of the vacancy arising following the retirement of Mr. Hong Pian Tee at the conclusion of the annual meeting of the company. 1998 to Present Mr. Foo was Principal Owner and Managing Director at MK Capital Pte Ltd. and MK Marine Pte Ltd. 2002 to Present: Independent Director, Chairman of Audit Committee Lee Metal Group Limited. 2001 to 26 April 2017: Lead Independent Director, Chairman of Audit Committee and Nominating Committee, Member of Remuneration Committee Sinarmas Land Limited. 2006 to 2017: Independent Director, Chairman of Nominating Committee, Member of Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee Jiutian Chemical Group Limited.