The board of directors of HKT Management Limited and the board of directors of HKT Limited announce that Ms. Charlene Dawes (?Ms. Dawes?) has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Trustee-Manager and the Company with effect from 22 February 2024. Ms. Dawes, aged 44, has been an Independent Non-Executive Director of Pacific Century Regional Developments Limited since December 2022. She is the founding owner and Managing Director of Tastings Group Limited, a food and beverage management company operating Michelin-starred restaurants, World's 50 Best bars and ready-to-drink cocktail brands.

Ms Dawes completed her Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Certification in 2011. She is an established beverage judge in Hong Kong for various competitions and events including the renowned yearly Cathay Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition. Ms. Dawes obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Pepperdine University in the United States of America, majoring in International Studies and a minor in Marketing.

Ms. Dawes is an Associate Member of the Singapore Institute of Directors. She is also a Mentor under The Women's Foundation Mentoring Programme for Women Leaders.