Akzo Nobel NV' CEO Takes Temporary Leave of Absence

Akzo Nobel NV announced that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Ton Buechner is taking a leave of absence as a result of a medical condition. This decision has been made based on medical advice following Mr. Ton Buechner being diagnosed with temporary fatigue. His recovery is expected to enable him to return to work in the first half of October 2012. In the meantime, the Supervisory Board has asked Chief Financial Officer Mr. Keith Nichols to coordinate and be first point of contact on the Executive Committee. Mr. Antony Burgmans, Member of the Supervisory Board, will be on hand to offer advice and support to Mr. Keith and the Executive Committee.