Board Appointment

Paterson Zochonis PLC 4 March 2002 Under embargo until 12pm, Monday 4th March Paterson Zochonis plc Board appointment Paterson Zochonis plc is pleased to announce that it has appointed David Whitewood as Head of Group Sourcing and that he will join the PLC Board on 1st June 2002. David will continue in his current role of Managing Director, Cussons (UK) Limited until his successor has been appointed. David has been with the Company since May 2000 and prior to joining Cussons was Managing Director Group Operations at London International. There is no further information that is required to be disclosed in accordance with Paragraph 16.4 of the Listing Rules. - Ends - Enquiries: Paterson Zochonis plc 0161 491 8000 Graham Calder (Between 9.00 am and 5.15 pm) Finance Director Weber Shandwick Square Mile Terry Garrett / Josh Royston 020 7950 2800 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange