United Breweries (Holdings) Limited reported that its board of directors at the meeting held on May 30, 2013, has appointed Dr. Lalit Bhasin as a Director with effect from May 30, 2013 in the casual vacancy caused by the demise of Mr. S. G. Ruparel. Dr. Lalit Bhasin will be designated as an Independent Director liable to retire by rotation, and will hold office till the date Mr. S. G. Ruparel would have held office.