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SAB - SABMiller Plc Announces Two New Non-Executive Directors
SABMiller Plc
JSE ALPHA CODE : SAB
ISSUER CODE : SOSAB
ISIN CODE : GB0004835483
07 May 2008
SABMiller plc announces two new non-executive directors
SABMiller plc is pleased to announce that Ms Maria Ramos and Mr Rob Pieterse
have agreed to join the SABMiller board as independent non-executive
directors.
Ms Ramos, age 49, has a notable track record in both the political and
business worlds. She is currently Group Chief Executive of Transnet Limited,
South Africa`s largest transport, infrastructure and logistics firm, which
controls the country`s rail and port operations. Her achievements have
included divesting non-core assets, including South African Airways,
embarking on a major capital expenditure program, and improving customer
service.
She is a non-executive director of the South African financial services
company, Sanlam Limited, and of the South African investment holding
company, Remgro Limited. She is also a Member of the Chief Economist
Advisory Council of the World Bank.
Previously she was Director-General of the South African National Treasury
between 1996 and 2003, and formerly an economist in the African National
Congress Department of Economic Planning.
During her career, Ms Ramos has won a multitude of accolades, including
being named as South Africa`s Businesswoman of the year in 2001, and Sunday
Times Business Leader of the Year 2005. She is placed 14th by Fortune
Magazine in their World`s Most Powerful Women in Business ratings in 2007.
Mr Pieterse, age 65, is currently chairman of the supervisory boards of
Mercurius Groep B.V., the specialist printing, publishing and communications
group and of Royal Grolsch N.V., which became a subsidiary of SABMiller on
12 February 2008.
In addition, he is a member of the supervisory boards of Essent N.V., CSM
N.V. and a former member of the supervisory board of Connexxion Holding N.V.
He is a non-executive director of Mecom Group plc and was a member of the
supervisory board of Koninklijke Wegener N.V. prior to its acquisition by
Mecom.
Mr Pieterse serves on the boards of VEUO, the association of Dutch listed
companies, and of EuropeanIssuers (formerly known as EALIC, the European
Association of Listed Companies). Mr Pieterse spent 25 years at the multi-
national information services company, Wolters Kluwer N.V., where he was
Chairman from 2000 until 2003.
Mr Meyer Kahn, Chairman of SABMiller plc, commented:
"I am delighted to welcome to our board two such distinguished and
internationally acclaimed individuals. Their vast experience will be of
immense value to SABMiller and these appointments enhance the independence
and balance of the board whilst continuing the process of progressive
renewal."
Ms Ramos and Mr Pieterse will join the board of SABMiller plc on 15 May
2008.
Ends
Notes to editors:
SABMiller plc is one of the world`s largest brewers with brewing interests
or distribution agreements in over 60 countries across six continents. The
group`s brands include premium international beers such as Grolsch, Miller
Genuine Draft, Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Pilsner Urquell, as well as an
exceptional range of market leading local brands. Outside the USA, SABMiller
plc is also one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola products in the world.
In the year ended 31 March 2007, the group reported US$3,154 million in
adjusted pre-tax profit and revenue of $18,620 million. SABMiller plc is
listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges.
This announcement is available on the company website: www.sabmiller.com
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of charge from www.sabmiller.com
Enquiries:
SABMiller plc Tel: +44 20 7659 0100
Sue Clark Director of Corporate Tel: +44 20 7659 0184
Affairs
Gary Leibovitz Senior Vice-President, Tel: +44 20 7659 0194
Investor Relations
Nigel Fairbrass Head of Media Relations Tel: +44 7799 894265
This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or issue or the
solicitation of an offer to buy or acquire securities of SABMiller plc (the
"Company") or any of its affiliates in any jurisdiction or an inducement to
enter into investment activity.
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the price at which the Company`s securities have been bought or sold in the
past, or on the yield on such securities, should not be relied upon as a
guide to future performance.
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