Elementis Regulatory News (ELM)

22 July 2013

Elementis - Directorate Changes

Elementis plc (ELM.L) (the "Company"), the FTSE 250 Global Specialty Chemicals Company, today announces the following changes to its Board of Directors:

Changes effective from the close of business on 31 July 2013

·; Following his decision to retire, Robert Beeston will be stepping down as Chairman and a non-executive Director.

·; Chris Girling will be retiring as Chairman of the Audit Committee and a non-executive Director.

Changes effective from 1 August 2013

·; Ian Brindle, Senior Independent Director, who will be leading the search process for a new Chairman, will become Chairman in the interim period.

·; Anne Hyland will become Chairman of the Audit Committee.

Ian Brindle said:

"Bob Beeston has decided to step down from his role for personal reasons. Bob joined Elementis as Chairman in September 2006 and has led the Board through a period in which the Company has experienced significant positive change and the foundations of its growth strategy were laid. On behalf of the Board, I would like to express my sincere thanks to Bob for his leadership and wise counsel over the years and wish him a happy retirement.

A search has been initiated to find a new Chairman and the Nomination Committee has appointed Korn/Ferry Whitehead Mann to assist it in the process.

As previously announced, the Elementis Board is undergoing a period of change that is consistent with good governance practices. Chris Girling has served as a non-executive Director for over eight years, five of those as Chairman of the Audit Committee. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Chris for his financial guidance and excellent contribution over the years and wish him well for the future."

Wai Wong

Company Secretary

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