Change to Board of Directors

Paterson Zochonis PLC 9 May 2000 PATERSON ZOCHONIS APPOINTS DIRECTOR Mr Costas Nicoloulias is to be appointed to the board of Paterson Zochonis plc as Regional Director - Pacific with direct responsibility for the Group's operations in China, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. The appointment is effective from 1 June 2000. Mr Nicoloulias has been an employee of Paterson Zochonis plc for 30 years.