//Alex Stewart Deutschland GmbH - Announcement

Appointment of General Manager

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia Schreiner as General Manager of Alex Stewart Deutschland GmbH, as of Wednesday 13th August 2008.

Patricia joined Alex Stewart Deutschland GmbH five years ago and will now be the main contact for all business.

In her new role, Patricia will be responsible for driving the German business forwards and to achieving further and continued success in both the laboratory and the inspection operations. Patricia reports to the undersigned

We wish her every success for the future.

Patricia's contacts details are:

Mobile: +49 1732 997 734

Tel: +49 203 7299 9537

Fax: +49 203 7299 9538

Email: patricia.schreiner@alexstewart.com

13 August 2008

Dick Tonder

Managing Director Continental Europe

Alex Stewart Group