COMPANY STATEMENT

28 February 2012

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James Hardie appoints new Director

The Board of James Hardie Industries SE has appointed Alison Littley to the

company's Board effective 27 February 2012.

Alison Littley has substantial experience of multinational manufacturing and supply chain operations and brings with her a strong international leadership background building effective management teams and third party relationships. Most recently, she served four years as Chief Executive of Buying Solutions, a UK Government Agency responsible for procurement of goods and services on behalf of UK government and public sector bodies. She is resident in the United Kingdom.

She has previously held senior management roles in Mars and Diageo.

James Hardie's Chairman, Michael Hammes, said he looked forward to the broad management experience that Ms Littley would bring to the Board. "We welcome Alison's business expertise in procurement and supply chain roles across the public and private sector," said Mr Hammes. "Alison will make a valuable and practical contribution towards the further growth and development of James Hardie".

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