Intertek announces appointment of a Non-Executive Director

28 Aug 2013

Intertek Group plc (Intertek), the leading provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries around the world announces the appointment of Dr. Mark Williams as a Non-Executive Director of Intertek with effect from 1 September 2013.

Until February this year, Dr. Williams worked for over 33 years at Royal Dutch Shell Plc ("Shell"), including more than 21 years in Shell's Exploration & Production and midstream businesses in the US, serving most recently as Downstream Director and a member of the Executive Committee of Shell, where he was one of the top three operating executives responsible for all strategic, capital, and operational matters. Dr. Williams has held various positions on non-profit and industry boards and is currently Chairman of Hess Corporation in the US.

Under paragraph LR 9.6.13 R of the UK Listing Rules, the Company is not required to make any further disclosures in respect of Dr. Williams.

Sir David Reid, Chairman said:

"I am delighted to welcome Mark to the Board of Intertek. Beyond his broad based business experience, his extensive background in the international oil and gas industry brings complementary and additional expertise to the Board."

Contacts

Aston Swift Intertek
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7396 3400
aston.swift@intertek.com

Richard Mountain, FTI Consulting
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7269 7121
Richard.mountain@fticonsulting.com

Corporate website: www.intertek.com

About Intertek

Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world.

From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers’ products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace.

Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and 36,000 people in over 100 countries around the world.

Intertek Group plc (LSE: ITRK) is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.