February 12, 2008

 

Noble Group names new asia pacific director to drive grain business

 

Press Release

 

 

Noble Group Limited announced the appointment of Thomas Daetwyler as Regional Director Grain Asia Pacific.

 

In this capacity, Mr. Daetwyler will manage Noble's grain and oilseeds operations across Asia including China, India, South East Asia and the Middle East. The Group's expanding Grain division also includes crushing plants and storage facilities in China, India and the Middle East and port facilities in South America.

 

Mr. Daetwyler joined Noble in August 2004 and was previously Managing Director for Grain in Brazil and China.

 

"He brings over 30 years'  experience in grain and oilseeds origination, processing and physical  trading" said Noble Head of Grain Diego Barbero. "Thomas has a strong track record and most importantly the know-how to get things done. Under his leadership we will continue to capture synergies and develop new opportunities across the region", he added.

 

 

About Noble Group

 

Noble Group (SGX: NOBL) is a market leader in managing the global supply chain of agricultural, industrial and energy products. Noble manages a diversified portfolio of raw materials from over 80 offices in more than 40 countries. An experienced team of 10,000 people serve approximately 4,000 customers.

 

With Q3 07 revenues reaching US$15.7 billion, Noble continues its transition to owning and managing more fixed assets, sourcing from low cost producers such as Brazil, Indonesia or Australia and supplying to high growth demand markets including China, India and the Middle East.

 

Noble recently appeared on the Forbes Global 2000, received The Asset's coveted Best 60 In Corporate Governance Award and was selected to the Forbes Fab 50 and S & P Global Challengers.

 

Noble also ranked #1 on The Forbes Global 2000 -  Total Return during the five-year period 2001 - 2005.