Biography

Mr. Long has served as the Company’s independent director since November 1, 2023. Mr. Long has extensive experience in accounting and financial management and has eight years of experience in managerial roles. Since January 2022, Mr. Long has served as the executive director and chief financial officer of JE Cleantech Holdings Limited, a company listed on Nasdaq (JCSE). Since December 2014, Mr. Long has served as the Financial Controller of JCS-Echigo Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of JE Cleantech Holdings Limited, where he was responsible for overseeing the accounting and finance aspects of the company’s business operations and collaborations with business partners. From October 2007 to October 2014, Mr. Long served as the Audit Senior Manager of KPMG LLP, Singapore. From February 2000 to October 2007, Mr. Long served at KPMG Johor Bahru, where he was promoted from Audit Assistant to Deputy Manager. At KPMG Johor Bahru, Mr. Long performed a full spectrum of accounting functions, including audit testing for numerous financial accounts and tests of controls, developed audit plans, and trained new staff accountants. Mr. Long is a Chartered Accountant certified by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. Mr. Long received his Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Adelaide, Australia in 1999.