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Executive Committee | Corporate Registers Forum 2009 - 2010 Executive Committee Richard Shaw Executive Committee Member and Immediate Past President Keith Sendwe Executive Committee Member and Conference President Divanandum (Prahba) Chinien Executive Committee Member Lynn Lynch Executive Committee Member Juthika Ramanathan Executive Committee Member Rashid Malik Executive Committee Member Rosanne Bell Executive Committee Member Ada Chung Treasurer Justin Hygate Secretary Previous Committee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Chin Li Fen representing Singapore Chin Li Fen 2026 Conference Director REPRESENTING: Singapore Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority Li Fen is currently the Senior Advisor at ACRA. She previously held the position of Deputy Chief Executive and Deputy Registrar of ACRA for about 8 years, overseeing the Business Registry and Services function, IT and Digital Transformation, and Corporate functions which included Corporate Planning, Corporate Communications, HR and Finance, etc. Upon her retirement, she continues to contribute her expertise in her current capacity. ACRA is the national regulator of business registration, financial reporting, public accountants, and corporate service providers in Singapore, and is responsible for developing the country’s accountancy sector and setting the accounting standards for companies, charities, co-operative societies, and societies. Prior to joining ACRA, she was with the Singapore’s Inland Revenue Authority, and spent several years in tax policy and research, before holding senior leadership roles in customer service function, and corporate development and corporate communications areas. Li Fen holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the National University of Singapore. Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

The Corporate Registers Forum is an international association of corporate registries including government agencies and officials responsible for the administration of corporate registers. Associate and Observer Membership categories Announcement We’re Expanding Our Community NEW MEMBERSHIPS CATEGORIES More transparency & efficiency Corporate Registers Forum - 2025 Annual Conference New Challenges for Business Registries VISIT CONFERENCE PAGE Why Join CRF? Be part of a global community dedicated to the advancement of corporate registries. CRF fosters international cooperation, promotes the exchange of ideas and best practices, and supports the continuous development of efficient and effective registry systems. BENEFITS Member Jurisdictions CRF's global membership spans diverse jurisdictions committed to collaboration and mutual support. Together, members work to enhance the quality, accessibility, and governance of corporate registry services worldwide. MEMBER JURISDICTIONS Latest Conference CRF conferences provide a vital platform for members to exchange knowledge, explore emerging issues, and discuss innovations in relating to corporate registries - strengthening both local systems and global connections. 2025, TUNISIA The Corporate Registers Forum is an international association of corporate registries. About Us Membership is open to government agencies and their officials responsible for the administration of body corporate registers (a register of companies for example). The aim of the Corporate Registers Forum is to provide members with the opportunity to review the latest developments in corporate business registers internationally and exchange experiences and information on the present and future operation of corporate business registration systems. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CRF Corporate Registers Forum Insights 71 Jurisdictions 22 Conferences 150 Organisations 350+ Members Member Jurisdictions

Tunis, Tunisia 2025 7th - 10th October New Challenges for Business Registries - More transparency & efficiency The conference will take place in the vibrant city of Tunis from 7–10 October 2025, proudly hosted by the Centre National du Registre des Entreprises (CNRE). CRF2025 promises to be a dynamic gathering of registry professionals, government representatives, and industry experts from around the world, focused on innovation, collaboration, and best practice in business registry operations. For more information, including registration details, program updates, and travel guidance, visit the official conference website (link below) HOSTED BY: Centre National du Registre des Entreprises (CNRE) Past Conferences Select a Year

CRF conferences provide a vital platform for members to exchange knowledge, explore emerging issues, and discuss innovations in relating to corporate registries - strengthening both local systems and global connections. CORPORATE REGISTERS FORUM – 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE New Challenges for Business Registries More transparency & efficiency 7-10 October 2025 | Tunis, Tunisia We are excited to announce that Tunisia has been chosen as the location for the 2025 conference. The event will be hosted by the National Company Register (CNRE – Centre National du Registre des Entreprises) from 7th to 10th October 2025. VISIT THE 2025 CONFERENCE WEBSITE Past Conferences Select a Year

Karen Foat representing Australia Karen Foat Executive Member (August 2022 - current) REPRESENTING: Australia Australian Registry Business Services Karen is the Deputy Registrar of the Australian Business Register, and the Deputy Commissioner of the Australian Business Registry Services business line at the Australian Taxation Office, which is leading our organisation to be a leading tax, super and registry service. Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Kenneth Yap representing Singapore Kenneth Yap Former Executive Committee Member REPRESENTING: Singapore Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority Mr Kenneth Yap, was formerly the Chief Executive of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, Singapore from 1 February 2013 to 31 March 2017. He was in charge of the operations of ACRA which is the national regulator of business entities, public accountants and corporate service providers in Singapore. Mr Yap was a strong supporter and advocate for the Corporate Registers Forum. During his tenure as a committee member, he hosted CRF’s first Technical Workshop in 2015. Mr Yap, who is a Legal Service Officer, returned to the Singapore Legal Service to assume his appointment as a District Court Judge. Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Kenneth Yap representing Singapore Kenneth Yap Executive Committee Member REPRESENTING: Singapore Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Rashid Malik representing Pakistan Rashid Malik Executive Committee REPRESENTING: Pakistan Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Ada Chung representing Hong Kong SAR Ada Chung Treasurer REPRESENTING: Hong Kong, China Companies Registry Ms Ada Chung is a barrister-at-law and a Certified Public Accountant. She was appointed as the Registrar of Companies of Hong Kong in August 2007 and has since been heavily involved in the rewrite of the Companies Ordinance, the implementation of the new Companies Ordinance and the introduction of electronic company incorporation and electronic filing of company information in Hong Kong. As a representative of the Financial Secretary, Ms Chung is an ex-officio council member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She also sits on the Financial Reporting Council. Before her appointment as the Registrar, she was a Deputy Law Officer and headed the Civil Litigation Unit of the Civil Division of the Department of Justice. Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Anthony Bwembya representing Zambia Anthony Bwembya Executive Committee Member REPRESENTING: Zambia Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni

Ada Chung representing Hong Kong SAR Ada Chung Treasurer REPRESENTING: Hong Kong, China Companies Registry Previous Comittee Members: Select a Year Notable Alumni