お知らせ • Mar 25
SATS Ltd. Appoints Michael Zechmeister as Independent Non-Executive Director, Member of Audit Committee and Nominating Committee, Effective March 26, 2026
SATS Ltd. announced appointment of Mr. Michael Zechmeister as Independent Non-Executive Director, Member of the Audit Committee Member of the Nominating Committee. Mr. Zechmeister was formerly the CFO at C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. During his tenure with C.H. Robinson, he built a high-performing finance team and played a key role in driving significant organisational change. Mr. Zechmeister has over thirty years of senior finance leadership experience at General Mills, United Natural Foods Inc. and C.H. Robinson. At General Mills, he held roles including Vice President of Finance for the Pillsbury Division, Vice President of Finance for U.S. Retail Sales, and Treasurer. He later served as CFO at United Natural Foods Inc., where he improved financial operations, supported acquisitions, strengthened investor relations, treasury functions, strategy, accounting, financial planning & analysis, all contributed to the company's growth. With his strong technical finance background and extensive experience across consumer products, global logistics, warehousing and the foodservice sector, particularly within the U.S. market, his expertise will bring added value and synergy to the Board and enhance the existing competencies and skills within the Board. The Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Zechmeister as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company after having considered the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and having reviewed his experience and skillset. Working Experience: August 2019 to August 2024: Chief Financial Officer, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. September 2015 to August 2019: Chief Financial Officer, United Natural Foods Inc. Other DirectorShips Past: August 2019 to August 2024: Chief Financial Officer, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. Other DirectorShips Present: February 2025 to present: Operating Partner, DigiKey Corporation August 2009 to present: Member of the Board of Advisors, University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management April 2025 to present: Chair of the Board and Executive Committee, University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management March 2023 to present: Independent Board Director, Hormel Foods Corporation. Director Experience Details: Mr. Zechmeister will attend the prescribed trainings within one year from the date of his appointment to the Board. Professional Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota Master of Business Administration in Finance, Marketing and Strategy, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Appointment Date is 26 March 2026. Accordingly, and with effect from 26 March 2026, the Board of Directors of SATS comprises of the following members: The Board of Directors consists of Mr. Irving Tan, who serves as the Chairman and is classified as Independent and Non-Executive; Mr. Kerry Mok, who holds the position of President and Chief Executive Officer and is also an Executive Director; Ms. Vinita Bali, who is Independent and Non-Executive; Ms. Chan Lai Fung, who is also Independent and Non-Executive; Mr. Eng Aik Meng, who is Non-Independent and Non-Executive; Mr. Mak Swee Wah, who is Independent and Non-Executive; Mrs. Deborah Ong, who is Independent and Non-Executive; Mr. Pier Sigismondi, who is Independent and Non-Executive; Mr. Malcolm Wilson, who is Independent and Non-Executive; and finally, Mr. Michael Zechmeister, who is Independent and Non-Executive. Accordingly, and with effect from 26 March 2026, the Audit Committee and Nominating Committee will comprise of the following members: The Audit Committee is chaired by Mrs. Deborah Ong, who is an Independent and Non-Executive Director. The committee includes Ms. Chan Lai Fung as a member, who is also an Independent and Non-Executive Director; Mr. Pier Sigismondi, who serves as a member and is classified as a Non-Independent and Non-Executive Director; Ms. Vinita Bali, who is a member and is Independent and Non-Executive; and Mr. Michael Zechmeister, who is a member and is also Independent and Non-Executive. In the Nominating Committee, Mr. Mak Swee Wah serves as the Chairperson and is an Independent and Non-Executive Director. The committee includes Mr. Irving Tan as a member, who is an Independent and Non-Executive Director; Mr. Eng Aik Meng, who is a member and is classified as Non-Independent and Non-Executive; and Mr. Michael Zechmeister, who is a member and is also Independent and Non-Executive.