Appointment of new Non-Executive Director

 31 August 2012

Origo Partners Appoints New Non-Executive Director

Origo Partners Plc ("Origo" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Preststulen as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Mr Preststulen, 65, has more than 30 years experience as an investor and executive across the natural resources, clean technology, agriculture and logistics sectors around the world. He is currently a Managing Partner at Elkem AS, one of the world's leading producers of industrial materials such as silicon, alloys, carbon and microsilica.

Mr Preststulen has extensive knowledge of working in China and holds a number of directorships with businesses in the Asia Pacific region including Gaia Mariculture Pte Ltd, Euro Nordic Logistics BV, Masterbulk Pte Ltd, Temasys Communications Pte Ltd and the Greenship Group.

Mr Preststulen is also owner and Chairman of Preco AS Norway, an investment company established in 1978, active in international shipping and logistics, mining, communication, aquaculture and real estate. 

Mr Preststulen holds an MBA from the North European Management Institute.

Commenting on today's announcement, Chris Rynning, CEO of Origo said:"We are delighted to have secured someone of Tom's experience and in depth understanding across our key investment sectors. I believe Tom will make a significant contribution to Origo's development and I and the rest of the Board look forward to working with him."

Mr. Preststulen currently holds directorships in the following companies:

He has held no additional directorships in the five years preceding his appointment at Origo.

There are no further disclosures to be made with regards to this appointment under paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules.

For further information about the Origo please visit www.origoplc.com or contact:

Notes to editors:

Origo Partners:

Origo is an AIM-listed private equity investor and strategic consultancy business which provides its shareholders with exposure to China-linked investment opportunities.

Origo has a significant portfolio of investments in a range of industrial sectors, including metals and mining, agriculture, renewable energy/clean tech and technology, telecom and media.

Origo invests directly in high growth Chinese companies as well as in companies based around the world with significant exposure to Chinese export markets.