Rexam appoints new non executive director

Rexam PLC, the global consumer packaging company, announces that Leo Oosterveer is to join the Board as an independent non executive director on 1 September 2011.Leo is currently leading the global foodservice division of Unilever, one of the world´s leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods. He started his career with Unilever, before setting up his own consultancy. He returned to Unilever in 1996. From 2002 to 2006 he was chairman/CEO of Unilever in Thailand and Indochina whose operations are mainly focused on home and personal care products.Commenting on the appointment, Sir Peter Ellwood, Rexam’s chairman, said: “We are delighted to welcome Leo to Rexam. He is a strong operational leader with a proven track record in marketing, sales and strategy development gained both in Europe and Asia. His global management experience will be a great asset to the Board and to Rexam.”Leo Oosterveer is not a director of any other public company and there are no further details to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13 (2) to (6) of the Listing Rules. 11.08.2011, Rexam PLC/rexam.com