The Board of Directors has accepted the recommendation of the Nominating & Remuneration Committee of Banyan Tree Holdings Limited ("BTH") which has reviewed the qualifications and experience of Mr. Lien Choong Luen ("Mr Lien"), and approved the appointment of Mr. Lien as an Independent Non-Executive Director of BTH. Pursuant to BTH's Constitution, Mr. Lien is subject to retirement and may stand for re-election at the next Annual General Meeting of BTH.