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KrisEnergy appoints new chairman

Published: 06:55 22 Feb 2017 EST

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It follows a financial restructuring of the group

KrisEnergy Ltd has appointed Tan Ek Kia as the company’s new non-executive chairman.

Tan Ek Kia replaces previous chairman Will Honeybourne who is retiring from the board with immediate effect.

Honeybourne in a statement said: “After serving as chairman for seven years from the company's start up, I have decided for personal reasons to step off from the board of directors.”

Tan Ek Kia, meanwhile, said: “Following the successful completion of the financial restructuring in February this year, I fully understand Will’s decision to retire from KrisEnergy as we enter the next phase of the company’s evolution.

“I would like to thank Will for the excellent leadership role he has played as chairman in guiding and steering the development of the company. We have benefited tremendously from his deep industry background and wisdom and I am highly honoured to be selected to succeed Will.”

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