For immediate Release 30 July 2013

Devro plc Appointment of Gerard Hoetmer as a Non-Executive Director

Devro plc, one of the world's leading manufacturers of collagen products for the food industry, announces the appointment of Gerard Hoetmer to the board as a non-executive director with immediate effect.
Gerard Hoetmer is CEO of Corbion nv, the quoted international biobased food ingredients business which is listed under the name CSM nv on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam. He was responsible for the transformation of the business into the current focused biobased company.
Gerard, a Dutch national with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Delft University, started his career with Unilever in 1980. He held a number of positions with Unilever until
2005. His latest position was Senior Vice President Supply Chain Unilever Foods and he
was a member of Unilever Foods Executive. Gerard is also Chairman of Spieren voor
Spieren, a medical charity.
Steve Hannam, Chairman of Devro plc, commented:
"I am particularly delighted to welcome Gerard Hoetmer to the role of non-executive director with Devro. His background is uniquely relevant to Devro as we continue to grow our business internationally. As a serving CEO he will be also able to contribute to the Devro board on a broad front."
No further information is required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13. ENDS
For further information, please contact:

John Meredith

Tel No: 01236 879191

Diane Stewart/ Charles Ryland/Karyn McShane

Buchanan

Tel No: 020 7466 5000

Further information on Devro can be found on the Company's website: www.devro.com

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