Punch Graphix Appoints New CEO

Following the unexpected death of Dick Tilanus in January 2006, Ben Van Assche was appointed CEO of Punch Graphix plc in April of the same year. Prior to joining Punch Graphix plc, he had been active in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries for more than 30 years, including positions as President of UCB Pharma and UCB Chemicals and as CEO of Cytec Surface Specialties nv. Last July he was appointed CEO of Punch Graphix nv. Punch Graphix nv holds approximately 97% of the shares of Punch Graphix plc.