Glencore announces a non-executive director change Freitag, 12. April 2013 - 08:53

BAAR, SWITZERLAND

12 APRIL 2013   Glencore announces a non-executive director change

Glencore International plc (“Glencore”) announces that with effect from the closing of its Merger with Xstrata plc, Peter Coates will take on a full time executive role in the Combined Group. Accordingly, with effect from that date, Peter Coates will cease to be a non-executive director. As announced by Santos Ltd today, Peter will also be stepping down as Chairman of Santos Ltd. Further details of Peter’s role and other matters relating to the Combined Group will be provided in due course and following the closing of the Merger with Xstrata.

Ivan Glasenberg, CEO, said, “I am delighted that Peter has agreed to take on a full time role in the Combined Group. Peter has in-depth experience of the industry and will have an immensely valuable insight into Glencore Xstrata having previously worked in senior operational roles across both companies.” 

As regards to the timing of closing the Merger, see Glencore’s announcement dated 2 April 2013.

For further information, please contact:

Paul Smith (Investors)                Charles Watenphul (Media)                John Burton (Company Secretary) t: +41 (0)41 709 2487                t: +41 (0) 41 709 2462                        t: +41 (0)41 709 261 m: +41 (0)79 947 1348                 m: +41 (0) 79 904 3320                         m: +41 (0)79 944 5434 e: paul.smith@glencore.com         e: charles.watenphul@glencore.com        e: john.burton@glencore.com        

Elisa Morniroli (Investors)         Finsbury (Media)                 t: +41 (0) 41 709 2818                 Guy Lamming                  m: +41 (0) 79 833 0508                 Dorothy Burwell                 e: elisa.morniroli@glencore.com        t: +44 (0)20 7251 3801        

About Glencore International plc

Glencore is one of the world’s leading integrated producers and marketers of commodities, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, and listed on the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges. Glencore has worldwide activities in the production, sourcing, processing, refining, transporting, storage, financing and supply of Metals and Minerals, Energy Products and Agricultural Products.