7th May 2008 08:00
SABMiller PLC07 May 2008 07 May 2008 SABMiller plc announces two new non-executive directors SABMiller plc is pleased to announce that Ms Maria Ramos and Mr Rob Pietersehave 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 businessworlds. She is currently Group Chief Executive of Transnet Limited, South Africa's largest transport, infrastructure and logistics firm, which controls thecountry's rail and port operations. Her achievements have included divestingnon-core assets, including South African Airways, embarking on a major capitalexpenditure 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, RemgroLimited. She is also a Member of the Chief Economist Advisory Council of theWorld Bank. Previously she was Director-General of the South African National Treasurybetween 1996 and 2003, and formerly an economist in the African NationalCongress Department of Economic Planning. During her career, Ms Ramos has won a multitude of accolades, including beingnamed as South Africa's Businesswoman of the year in 2001, and Sunday TimesBusiness Leader of the Year 2005. She is placed 14th by Fortune Magazine intheir World's Most Powerful Women in Business ratings in 2007. Mr Pieterse, age 65, is currently chairman of the supervisory boards ofMercurius Groep B.V., the specialist printing, publishing and communicationsgroup and of Royal Grolsch N.V., which became a subsidiary of SABMiller on 12February 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 anon-executive director of Mecom Group plc and was a member of the supervisoryboard of Koninklijke Wegener N.V. prior to its acquisition by Mecom. Mr Pieterse serves on the boards of VEUO, the association of Dutch listedcompanies, and of EuropeanIssuers (formerly known as EALIC, the EuropeanAssociation of Listed Companies). Mr Pieterse spent 25 years at themulti-national information services company, Wolters Kluwer N.V., where he wasChairman from 2000 until 2003. Mr Meyer Kahn, Chairman of SABMiller plc, commented: "I am delighted to welcome to our board two such distinguished andinternationally acclaimed individuals. Their vast experience will be of immensevalue to SABMiller and these appointments enhance the independence and balanceof 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 ordistribution agreements in over 60 countries across six continents. The group'sbrands include premium international beers such as Grolsch, Miller GenuineDraft, Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Pilsner Urquell, as well as an exceptionalrange of market leading local brands. Outside the USA, SABMiller plc is also oneof 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 adjustedpre-tax profit and revenue of $18,620 million. SABMiller plc is listed on theLondon and Johannesburg stock exchanges. 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