The Board of Directors (“Board”) of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEx”) announces that Mr Tsim Tak Chee, Archie (“Mr Tsim”) has tendered his resignation as the Chief Financial Officer of HKEx, which by mutual agreement will take effect from 31 March 2010, to pursue other opportunities.
A Selection Committee will be formed in due course to identify a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy.
Mr Tsim confirms that he has no disagreement with the Board and that he is not aware of any matters relating to his resignation that need to be brought to the attention of HKEx’s shareholders.
The Board takes this opportunity to express its gratitude to Mr Tsim for his valuable contributions to HKEx during his service since October 2004, and wish him every success in his future endeavours.
As at the date of this announcement, the Board of HKEx comprises 12 Independent Non-executive Directors, namely Mr ARCULLI, Ronald Joseph (Chairman), Mrs CHA May-Lung, Laura, Mr CHAN Tze Ching, Ignatius, Dr CHENG Mo Chi, Moses, Dr CHEUNG Kin Tung, Marvin, Mr HUI Chiu Chung, Stephen, Dr KWOK Chi Piu, Bill, Mr LEE Kwan Ho, Vincent Marshall, Mr LEE Tze Hau, Michael, Mr STRICKLAND, John Estmond, Mr WILLIAMSON, John Mackay McCulloch and Mr WONG Sai Hung, Oscar, and one Executive Director, Mr Li Xiaojia, Charles, who is also the Chief Executive.
