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TATE AND LYLE PLC 29 September 1999 TATE & LYLE APPOINTS NEW NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Board of Tate & Lyle announces that Mary Jo Jacobi has been appointed a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 October 1999. Ms Jacobi is Adviser to the Board of HSBC Holdings Plc with global responsibility for brand strategy, reputation management, government relations and marketing and communications policies. Prior to her career with HSBC she had worked in both the public and private sectors, including positions in the administrations of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush and as a Senior Vice President and Executive Director of Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc. Sir David Lees, Chairman of Tate & Lyle, said, 'I am delighted to welcome Mary Jo Jacobi to the Board of Tate & Lyle. Her wide international experience will be of considerable benefit to the Group.' Enquiries: Chris Fox Head of Group Corporate Relations 0171 626 6525

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