Executive Director Board Appointment and Organisational Changes

RNS Number: 6010J  Intertek Group PLC  11 December 2007

Executive director board appointment and organisational changes:

Intertek Group plc ("Intertek"), the leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries, announces the appointment of a new Executive Director to the Board of Intertek Group plc and organisational structure changes to some of the Group's businesses.

Mark Loughead, currently Executive Vice President of Intertek's Oil, Chemical & Agri division, joins the Board of Intertek Group plc with effect from 1 January 2008. Mark also assumes a new role as Chief Operating Officer, with
responsibility for global integration of sales, key account management, global information systems and country-focused sales and support across the Group.

To better capture rapid growth opportunities in certain sectors and to increase the focus on customers in their specific industries, from 1 January 2008 Intertek will be organised into seven divisions: Consumer Goods; Commercial &
Electrical; Analytical Services; Minerals; Oil, Chemical & Agri Cargo; Industrial Services; and Government Services.

Vanni Treves, Chairman of Intertek, commented: "I am delighted to welcome Mark to the Board. His wealth of experience, from his 30 years in the industry, 19 of which have been with Intertek, will be an asset
to the Board and will support our ongoing focus on increasing value for our
customers and shareholders."

Wolfhart Hauser, Chief Executive Officer of Intertek, commented: "These structural changes will increase our ability to capture market opportunities in the many industries and regions we serve, further strengthening Intertek's leadership in these areas. I congratulate and welcome Mark to his new role as Chief Operating Officer, and look forward to his pursuit of opportunities to increase our growth and sales by leveraging group wide synergies, resources and investments."

Under the UK Listing Rules, Intertek is required to make the following disclosure:

Intertek Corporate Contact:
Aston Swift

Treasurer and Investor Relations
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7396 3400
Email: aston.swift@intertek.com

www.intertek.com

ABOUT INTERTEK :

Intertek (LSE: ITRK) is the leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of global and local industries. Partnership with Intertek brings increased value to customers' products and processes, ultimately
supporting their success in the global market place. Intertek has the experience, expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its extensive network of laboratories and offices, with over 20,000 people in more than 100 countries around the world. www.intertek.com

ntertek OCA, Minerals and Analytical Services Contact:

Erik Holladay
Global Marketing Director
Intertek Oil Chemical and Agri (Caleb Brett)
Tel: 713 407 3500
Email: testingservices@intertek.com
www.intertek-cb.com