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Glanbia is a subsidiary of Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited ('the Society'). The Society nominates from its Board of Directors, which is elected on a three-year basis, 14 of the 18 non-executive Directors for appointment to the Board of Glanbia plc. The Society, an Irish industrial and provident society, owns 54.7% of the share capital of Glanbia and many of its members supply milk and trade with Irish subsidiaries of the Group. The remaining Directors comprise three executive Directors and four non-executive Directors.

John MoloneyGroup Managing Director

John Moloney B.Agr.Sc., MBA, (aged 54) is Group Managing Director since 2001, having been appointed to the Board in 1997. He joined the Group in 1987 and held a number of senior management positions including Chief Executive of Food Ingredients and Agribusiness. He was appointed Deputy Group Managing Director in 2000 and assumed the responsibilities of Chief Operating Offi cer in 2001. Prior to joining the Group he worked with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and in the meat industry in Ireland. He is a director of The Irish Dairy Board Co-operative Limited, DCC plc and a Council Member of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation.

Kevin TolandCEO and President of Glanbia USA and Global Nutritionals

Kevin Toland FCMA, (aged 43) was appointed to the Board in 2003. He is CEO and President of Glanbia USA and Nutritionals, having previously held the positions of Group Development Director and Chief Executive of the Consumer Foods Division. Prior to joining Glanbia in 1999, he held a number of senior management positions with Coca-Cola Bottlers in Russia and with Grand Metropolitan plc in Ireland and Central Europe.

John CallaghanSenior Independent Director

John Callaghan FCA, FIB, (aged 66) was appointed to the Board in 1998 and is the Senior Independent Director. He is a director of ACC Bank plc and Rabobank Ireland plc. He was formerly Managing Partner of KPMG (Ireland), Chief Executive of Fyffes plc and Chairman of First Active plc.

Liam HerlihyChairman

Liam Herlihy (aged 57) is Chairman of Glanbia plc. He was appointed to the Board in 1997, as Vice-Chairman of the Group in 2001 and Chairman in May 2008. He is also Chairman of Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited and a director of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Limited. He completed the Institute of Directors Development Programme (2006) and holds a certifi cate of merit in Corporate Governance from University College Dublin. He farms at Headborough, Knockanore, Tallow, Co. Waterford.

Victor QuinlanVice-Chairman

Victor Quinlan1 B.Agr.Sc., (aged 63) is Vice-Chairman of Glanbia plc. He was appointed to the Board in 1996 and as Vice-Chairman in 2005. He is Chairman of Irish Co-operative Society Limited and a director of Malting Company of Ireland Limited. He farms at Baptistgrange, Lisronagh, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Henry Corbally

Henry Corbally1 (aged 54) was appointed to the Board in 1999. He is Vice-Chairman of the National Dairy Council and a director of Kilmainhamwood Community Employment Scheme Limited. He farms at Kilmainhamwood, Kells, Co. Meath.

Nicholas Dunphy

Nicholas Dunphy, (aged 48) was appointed to the Board in 2007. He farms at Grawn, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford.

John FitzgeraldVice-Chairman

John Fitzgerald (aged 53) is Vice-Chairman of Glanbia plc. He was fi rst appointed to the Board in 1997 and was appointed Vice-Chairman in May 2008. He farms at Ross, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford.

Edward Fitzpatrick

Edward Fitzpatrick (aged 60) was appointed to the Board in 1999. He is a director of South Eastern Cattle Breeding Society Limited and Castlegannon Show Limited. He farms at Knockmoylan, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny.

James Gilsenan

James Gilsenan1 (aged 49) was appointed to the Board in 1999. He farms at Drogheda Road, Collon, Co. Louth.

Patrick Gleeson

Patrick Gleeson (aged 47) was appointed to the Board in 2006. He is a Committee Member of Centenary Thurles Co-operative Society Limited and farms at Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Paul Haran

Paul Haran (aged 51) was appointed to the Board in 2005. He serves on the Court of Directors of the Bank of Ireland, Chairs the Board of the UCD Michael Smurfi t Graduate School of Business and holds a number of other directorships.

Christopher Hill

Christopher Hill B.Agr.Sc., (aged 50) was appointed to the Board in 2000. He is a director of Wicklow Rural Partnership Limited and Wicklow County Partnership and a member of the Wicklow County Development Board. He farms at Johnstown House, Arklow, Co. Wicklow.

Martin Keane

Martin Keane (aged 53) was appointed to the Board in 2006. He is a director of Donaghmore Famine Work House and Agricultural Museum Co-operative Society Limited. He farms at Errill, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Jerry Liston

Jerry Liston B.A., MBA, (aged 68) was appointed to the Board in 2002. He is Chairman of the Irish Aviation Authority. He was formerly Chief Executive of United Drug plc and past Executive Chairman of the Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business.

Matthew Merrick

Matthew Merrick (aged 57) was appointed to the Board in 2005. He is Chairman of the Offaly County Enterprise Board and a board member of IFAC Accountants. He farms at Shean, Edenderry, Co. Offaly.

William Murphy

William Murphy B. Comm, (aged 63) retired as Deputy Group Managing Director of Glanbia plc in 2005. He was appointed to the Board in 1989. He is a director of Aryzta plc and a number of unlisted companies.

James Gannon

James Gannon (aged 59) was appointed a Non-Executive Director of Glanbia plc on 27 May 2009. He is also a Director of Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited and farms at Oldtown, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny.

Michael HoranGroup Secretary

Michael Horan (B.Comm, FCA) (aged 44), was appointed Group Secretary of Glanbia plc in June 2005, having previously held the position of Group Financial Controller since June 2002. He joined the Glanbia Group in 1998 as Financial Controller of the Fresh Pork business in Ireland. Michael previously worked with BDO Simpson Xavier, Gilroy Gannon & Co., and Almarai Company Ltd in Saudi Arabia.

Siobhan TalbotGroup Finance Director

Siobhan Talbot (B.Comm, FCA) (aged 45), joined the Board as Group Finance Director on the 1 July 2009. She was appointed Deputy Group Finance Director of Glanbia plc in June 2005 and held the position of Group Finance Director Designate since March 2009. She was formerly Group Secretary and also held a number of senior finance positions, since she joined the Group in 1992. Prior to joining the Group she worked with PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Dublin and Sydney, Australia.

Brian Phelan

Brian Phelan (B. Comm, FCA) (aged 41), is Group Human Resources & Operations Development Director of Glanbia plc. Brian was appointed to his Human Resources role in 2004 and his role was expanded in May 2007 to include Operations Development. Prior to this he was Chief Financial Officer of the Consumer Foods Division. He also worked in Glanbia Ingredients in Ireland and the USA. Prior to joining the Group in 1993 he worked with KPMG.

Jim Bergin

Jim Bergin (B. Comm, MSc Mngt Practice) (aged 45), is CEO Food Ingredients Ireland. He joined the Group in 1984 and has held a number of senior positions including Group IT Manager and subsequently Group Business Process Director. He joined the Ingredients Business as Operations Manager in May 2003 and was appointed Chief Executive in March 2005.

Colin Gordon

Colin Gordon (BBS, MBS, FMII) (aged 46), is Chief Executive of Glanbia Consumer Foods Ireland. He joined the Group in March 2006. He previously worked in C&C Group plc, the drinks and snack food company where he held a number of senior positions, including Managing Director of C&C (Ireland) Ltd.