REG - MOH Nippon PLC - Directorate Changes

MOH NipponAnnouncement

17/03/2025 15:45

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RNS Number : 9932A  MOH Nippon PLC  17 March 2025

17 March 2025

MOH Nippon Plc

("MOH" or the "Company")

Directorate Changes

MOH Nippon Plc (LSE: MOH), a crowdfunding services provider for real estate
investment in Japan, announces that Mr. Allan Rowley has resigned as a
Non-Executive Director of the Company, with immediate effect, in order to
pursue other business interests.

Hoken Yanase, CEO of MOH, commented: "On behalf of the Board, I wish to thank
Allan for his considerable contribution to the Company over the last few
years, and for his dedicated service to the Board and the Board's
committees. Allan's knowledge and experience has been invaluable and it has
been a pleasure to serve as a Director with him."

The Board is pleased to appoint Mr. Chiaki Takahashi as an independent
Chairman of the Company and Mr. Paul Kwong as an independent Non-Executive
Director of the Company with effect from 17 March 2025. Mr. Nigel Collins, who
had taken on the role of interim Chairman, will resume his position as an
independent Non-Executive Director.

Chiaki is a former Member of House of Councillors and former Vice Minister of
Foreign Affairs in Japan. He brings over 40 years of experience, including
senior executive and chair experience of both Japanese and international
businesses. Chiaki is currently on the board of Kyodo Public Relations Co.,
Ltd, a public relations and integrated communications agency in Japan.

Paul is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in strategic
oversight and financial management. Between October 2006 and September 2023,
Paul was employed by Hong Kong-incorporated Fortune Oil Holdings Ltd, which,
through its parent company Fortune Oil Limited (formerly known as Fortune Oil
PLC), was listed on the London Stock Exchange between 1993 and 2015. During
his employment, as a member of senior management, Paul was responsible for
developing business strategies and overseeing financial and accounting
functions. Prior to this, he was an accountant and financial controller for
several Chinese companies seeking to IPO in Hong Kong. Paul began his career
at Ernst & Young and was admitted as an associate of the Association of
Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in 1998 and became  a Fellow (FCCA) in
2003.

With effect from 17 March 2025, Mr. Chiaki Takahashi has become Chair of the
Related Parties Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee.

Mr. Nigel Collins will remain as a member of the Related Parties Committee,
Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.

Mr. Paul Kwong has been appointed as Chair of the Audit Committee and has
become a member of the Related Parties Committee and Remuneration Committee.

Hoken Yanase, CEO of MOH, added: "I am delighted that Chiaki and Paul have
agreed to join the Board of the Company. This is an exciting time for MOH, as
we are exploring new business opportunities both inside and outside Japan.
Chiaki's and Paul's deep commercial, corporate finance and strategic expertise
will further enhance the Board's international capabilities.

Chiaki said: "I am delighted to be joining the Board and look forward to
working together to achieve the best possible results for all our
shareholders."

Neither Mr. Chiaki Takahashi nor Mr. Paul Kwong holds any shares in the
Company.

The Directors of the Company take responsibility for this announcement.

 

Enquiries

 MOH Nippon Plc
 Frankie Leung, Chief Financial Officer  c/o +44 (0)20 4582 3500

 Cairn Financial Advisers LLP
 Emily Staples                           +44 (0)20 7213 0897
 Jo Turner                               +44 (0)20 7213 0885

 Gracechurch Group
 Harry Chathli, Claire Norbury           +44 (0)20 4582 3500

 

 

 

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