Royal DSM has announced changes in the management board of directors.

Upon retirement on February 1, 2010, the current Chief Purchasing Officer, Mr. Ton Trommelen will be succeeded by Mr. Tim Tolhurst, whom will be newly-appointed as Chief Purchasing Officer with effect from January 1, 2010.

Tim Tolhurst, a British national, has joined DSM on November 15, 2009 from Firmenich Group where he was appointed as Global Vice-President Purchasing and Logistics. He possessed experience in the area of Purchasing, and has held several senior positions in this field with previous employers including Thorn EMI, Mars, SmithKlineBeecham and Quest International.

Mr. Tim Tolhurst will report to Nico Gerardu, Member of the DSM Managing Board.

DSM is a Global life sciences and material sciences company, headquartered in the Netherland. The company deals with human and animal nutrition, health, personal care, pharmaceutical and etc.