Glanbia plc -Board

John MoloneyGroup Managing Director

John Moloney (aged 57), is Group Managing Director since 2001, having been appointed to the Board on 11 September 1997. As at 28 February 2012, he has served 14 full years on the Board. He joined the Group in 1987 and has held a number of senior management positions including Chief Executive of Food Ingredients and Agribusiness. He was appointed Deputy Group Managing Director in 2000 and subsequently assumed the responsibilities of Group Managing Director in 2001. Prior to joining the Group, he worked with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and in the meat industry in Ireland. John is a director of The Irish Dairy Board Cooperative Limited, DCC plc and a Council Member of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation. He graduated from UCD with a B. Ag.Sc. in 1978 and was awarded an MBA in 1988 from NUIG. During 2011, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from UCD.

Kevin TolandCEO and President of Glanbia USA & Global Nutritionals

Kevin Toland (aged 46), was appointed to the Board on 10 January 2003 and as at 28 February 2012 has served nine full years on the Board. He is CEO and President of Glanbia USA & Global Nutritionals, having previously held the positions of Group Development Director and Chief Executive of the Consumer Foods Division. Prior to joining the Group in 1999, he held a number of senior management positions with Coca-Cola Bottlers in Russia and with Grand Metropolitan plc in Ireland and Central Europe. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants in Ireland.

Liam HerlihyGroup Chairman

Liam Herlihy (aged 60), Group Chairman was appointed to the Board on 11 September 1997 and as at 28 February 2012 has served 14 full years on the Board. He was nominated for appointment by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited. Liam farms at Headborough, Knockanore, Tallow, Co. Waterford and has completed the Institute of Directors Development Programme (2006) and holds a certificate of merit in Corporate Governance from UCD. He is a director of the Irish Dairy Board Co-operative Limited and is a former director of Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Limited.

Chair: Nomination Committee

Member: Audit Committee/Remuneration Committee.

John CallaghanSenior Independent Director

John Callaghan (aged 69), was appointed to the Board on 13 January 1998 and as at 28 February 2012 has served 14 full years on the Board. He is a director of a number of Irish companies including Rabobank Ireland plc, Topaz Energy Group and ACC Bank plc. Former positions he has held include Managing Partner of KPMG (Ireland) (1983 to 1991), Chief Executive and director of Fyffes plc (1991 to 1993), non-executive director Esat Telecommunications Limited (1994 to 2000) and non-executive director/chairman of First Active plc (1993 to 2004). He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a fellow of the Institute of Bankers, an associate member of the Institute of Taxation and a former president of the Institute of Directors.

Chair: Audit Committee

Member: Nomination Committee/Remuneration Committee.

Martin KeaneVice-Chairman

Martin Keane (aged 56), Vice-Chairman was appointed to the Board on 24 May 2006 and as at 28 February 2012 has served five full years on the Board. He was nominated for appointment by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited. Martin farms at Errill, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and has completed the ICOS Co-operative Leadership Programme. Martin is a director of Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Limited. He is a former director of Cooperative Animal Health Limited.

Member: Audit Committee/Remuneration Committee.

Henry CorballyVice-Chairman

Henry Corbally (aged 57), Vice-Chairman was appointed to the Board on 9 June 1999 and as at 28 February 2012 has served 12 full years on the Board. He was nominated for appointment by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited. Henry farms at Kilmainhamwood, Kells, Co. Meath and holds a certificate of Merit in Corporate Governance from UCC. He is a former vice-chairman of the National Dairy Council.

Member: Audit Committee/Remuneration Committee.

William Carroll

William Carroll (aged 46), was appointed to the Board on 26 May 2011 and as at 28 February 2012 has served less than one full year on the Board.

He was nominated for appointment by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited.

David Farrell

David Farrell (aged 62), was appointed to the Board on 26 May 2011 and as at 28 February 2012 has served less than one full year on the Board.

He was nominated for appointment by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited.

James Gannon

James Gannon (aged 61), was appointed to the Board on 27 May 2009 and as at 28 February 2012 has served two full years on the Board.

He was nominated for appointment by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited.

Patrick Gleeson

Patrick Gleeson (aged 50), was appointed to the Board on 24 May 2006 and as at 28 February 2012 has served five full years on the Board. He is also a member of the Audit Committee since 26 July 2011. He has completed the University College Dublin Diploma in Corporate Governance.

He was nominated for appointment by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited.

Paul Haran

Paul Haran (aged 54), was appointed to the Board on 9 June 2005 and as at 28 February 2012 has served six full years on the Board. Paul is a director of a number of Irish companies including the Mater Private Hospital, the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business, the Institute of Public Administration and the Irish Insurance Federation. He also chairs Edward Dillon & Co. and the Qualifications Authority of Ireland. Paul is a former director of Bank of Ireland and the Road Safety Authority. Paul retired at the end of 2004 as Secretary General of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment after a public sector career of almost 30 years. He graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a B.Sc. in Computer Science and also has an M.Sc. in Public Sector Analysis and an Honorary Doctorate of Law, all from Trinity College Dublin.

Member: Audit Committee/Nomination Committee/Remuneration Committee.

Brendan Hayes

Brendan Hayes (aged 51), was appointed to the Board on 29 June 2010 and as at 28 February 2012 has served one full year on the Board. He has completed the University College Cork Diploma in Corporate Direction.

He was nominated for appointment by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited.

Michael Keane

Michael Keane (aged 59), was re-appointed to the Board on 29 June 2010 and as at 28 February 2012 has served one full year on the Board in the current term. He previously served two full years on the Board.

He was nominated for appointment by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited.

Jerry Liston

Jerry Liston (aged 71), was appointed to the Board on 10 June 2002 and as at 28 February 2012has served nine full years on the Board. He is a former Chief Executive of United Drug plc (1974 to 2000). He commenced his career with PJ Carrolls where he was responsible for brand management, following which he joined Warner Lambert Pharmaceuticals and became General Manager Ireland until his appointment as Chief Executive of United Drug plc in 1974. He is also past executive chairman of the Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business (2000 to 2005) and past chairman of the Irish Management Institute, Balcas Timber Limited, BWG Group Limited and the Irish Aviation Authority. He graduated from UCD with a B.A. (Economics) in 1961, studied Law at King's Inn in 1962 and was called to the Irish Bar. Following two years study at UCD, Jerry was awarded an MBA in 1968.

Chair: Remuneration Committee

Member: Audit Committee/Nomination Committee.

Matthew Merrick

Matthew Merrick (aged 60), was appointed to the Board on 9 June 2005 and as at 28 February 2012 has served six full years on the Board. He is also a member of the Audit Committee since 26 July 2011. He has completed the University College Dublin Diploma in Corporate Governance.

He was nominated for appointment by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited.

John Murphy

John Murphy (aged 49), was appointed to the Board on 29 June 2010 and as at 28 February 2012 has served one full year on the Board. He has completed the University College Cork Diploma in Corporate Direction.

He was nominated for appointment by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited.

Patrick Murphy

Patrick Murphy (aged 53), was appointed to the Board on 26 May 2011 and has served less than one full year on the Board.

He was nominated for appointment by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited.

William Murphy

William Murphy (aged 66), was appointed to the Board on 1 June 1989 and as at 28 February 2012 has served 22 full years on the Board. He served as Deputy Managing Director from 2001 to 2005 having joined the Group in 1977 and held a number of senior management positions. Prior to joining the Group he worked with the Irish Forestry Department, Cargill International and the Irish Farming Association. He is a director of Aryzta plc and chairman of the National University of Ireland Maynooth Outreach Programme. He is also a director of a number of unlisted companies. He graduated from University College Dublin ('UCD') with a B.Comm. in 1972.

Eamon Power

Eamon Power (aged 57), was re-appointed to the Board on 26 May 2011 and as at 28 February 2012 has served less than one full year on the Board in the current term. He previously served nine years on the Board.

He was nominated for appointment by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited.

Robert Prendergast

Robert Prendergast (aged 50), was appointed to the Board on 28 May 2008 and as at 28 February 2012 has served three full years on the Board. He has completed the University College Cork Diploma in Corporate Direction.

He was nominated for appointment by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited.

Michael HoranGroup Secretary

Michael Horan (aged 47), was appointed Group Secretary on 9 June 2005, having previously held the position of Group Financial Controller since June 2002. He joined the Glanbia Group in 1998 as Financial Controller of the Fresh Pork business in Ireland. Michael previously worked with Almarai Company Limited in Saudi Arabia and BDO Simpson Xavier. He graduated from National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) with a B.Comm. in 1985. He is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.

Siobhán TalbotGroup Finance Director

Siobhán Talbot (aged 48), was appointed to the Board on 1 July 2009 and as at 28 February 2012 has served two full years on the Board. Siobhán was appointed Deputy Group Finance Director in June 2005 and held the position of Group Finance Director Designate from March 2009. She was formerly Group Secretary and also held a number of senior finance positions since she joined the Group in 1992. Prior to joining the Group, she worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Dublin and Sydney, Australia. Siobhán graduated from UCD with a B.Comm. in 1984 and obtained a postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting in 1985. She is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.

Brian Phelan

Brian Phelan (aged 45), is Group Human Resources /Operations Development Director. Brian was appointed to his Human Resources role in 2004 and his role was expanded in May 2007 to include Operations Development and in July 2009 to include the Group Purchasing and Group Business Service areas. Prior to this he was CFO of the Consumer Foods Division. He has also worked in Glanbia Ingredients in Ireland and the USA. Prior to joining the Group in 1993 he worked with KPMG. He graduated from University College Cork with a B.Comm. in 1989 and he is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.

Jim Bergin

Jim Bergin (B. Comm., M.Sc. Mngt. Practice) (aged 49), is Chief Executive of Dairy Ingredients Ireland. He joined the Group in 1984 and has held a number of senior positions including Chief Financial Officer Agribusiness and subsequently Group Business Process Director. He joined the Dairy Ingredients Ireland business as Operations Manager in May 2003 and was appointed Chief Executive in March 2005.

Colin Gordon

Colin Gordon (BBS, MBS, FMII) (aged 50), is Chief Executive of Consumer Products since his appointment to the Group in 2006. He previously worked with C&C Group plc where he held a number of senior positions, including Managing Director of C&C (Ireland) Limited. Colin is currently a member of the Consumer Foods Board of Bord Bia and chairman of the Consumer Foods Council of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation.

Colm Eustace

Colm Eustace (B. Ag. Sc., C. Dip. AF., MBA ) (aged 50 ), is Chief Executive of Agribusiness since 2000. He joined the Group in 1985 and has held a number of senior positions since 1997 within Agribusiness. He is a director of Co-operative Animal Health Limited.

Raimund C. Hoenes

Raimund Hoenes (Ph.D., M.Sc.) (aged 45), is Chief Executive of Glanbia Nutritionals Customised Premix Solutions. He joined the Group in 2008 and was appointed Chief Executive of Glanbia Nutritionals Customised Premix Solutions in 2009. He previously worked in a variety of senior roles in the ingredients sector in several countries.

Hugh McGuire

Hugh McGuire (M.Sc., Dip. Finance) (aged 41), is Chief Executive of Glanbia Performance Nutrition. He joined the Group in 2003 and was appointed as Chief Executive of Performance Nutrition in 2008. He previously worked for McKinsey & Company as a consultant across a range of industry sectors. Prior to this he worked in the consumer products industry with Nestlé and Leaf.

Jerry O'Dea

Jerry O'Dea (B. Sc. Dy., MBA) (age 52), is President and Chief Executive of Glanbia Nutritionals Ingredient Technologies. He joined the Group in 1981 and has held a number of senior positions including General Manager of Glanbia Ingredients USA and President of Glanbia Nutritionals. He was appointed Chief Executive of Glanbia Nutritionals Ingredient Technologies in 2008.

Jeff Williams

Jeff Williams (BA, MBA) (aged 55), is President and Chief Executive of US Cheese and has management responsibilities for the Group's Joint Venture Southwest Cheese. He joined the Group in 1989 and has held many positions in the US Cheese business including Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President. Jeff was appointed President and Chief Executive of US Cheese in 2005. He previously worked for six years in the banking industry.

Michael Horan

Michael Horan (aged 47), was appointed Group Secretary on 9 June 2005, having previously held the position of Group Financial Controller since June 2002. He joined the Glanbia Group in 1998 as Financial Controller of the Fresh Pork business in Ireland. Michael previously worked with Almarai Company Limited in Saudi Arabia and BDO Simpson Xavier. He graduated from National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) with a B.Comm. in 1985. He is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.