Directorate Change

RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC - Directorate Change

PR Newswire

London, January 24

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RB) today announces that the Corporate Governance& Nomination Committee of the Nokia Board has proposed that Liz Doherty,currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of RB, be elected as a member of theNokia Board. The appointment is subject to approval by Nokia shareholders attheir Annual General Meeting which is to be held on 7 May 2013.

As previously announced, Liz will shortly be stepping down as CFO of RB butwill remain with the business until March 2013 to ensure a smooth transition toAdrian Hennah who joined RB this month as CFO Designate.

For further Information

Andraea Dawson-ShepherdGlobal Director, Corporate Communication and AffairsTelephone +44 (0) 1753 217 800

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About Reckitt Benckiser (RB):

Reckitt Benckiser (RB) is a global consumer goods leader in health, hygiene andhome.

With a purpose of delivering innovative solutions for healthier lives andhappier homes, RB is in the top 25 of companies listed on the London StockExchange. Since 2000 net revenues have trebled and the market cap has increasedby 5 times. Today it is the global No 1 or No 2 in the majority of itsfast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional rate of innovation. It'shealth, hygiene and home portfolio is led by 19 global Powerbrands includingNurofen, Strepsils Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Lysol, Dettol, Clearasil,Veet, Harpic, Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Woolite, Calgon, Airwick, andFrench's, and they account for 70% of net revenue.

RB people and its culture are at the heart of the company's success. They havean intense drive for achievement and a desire to outperform wherever theyfocus, including in CSR where the company has reduced its Carbon footprint by20% in 5 years and is targeting now to deliver a 1/3 reduction in water use, 1/3 further reduction in Carbon and have 1/3 of its net revenue coming from moresustainable products by 2020. It is also the Save the Children charity'slargest FMCG global partner.

The company has operations in over 60 countries, with headquarters in the UK,Singapore, Dubai and Amsterdam, and sales in almost 200 countries, The companyemploys approximately 38,000 people worldwide.

For more information visit www.rb.com