SGS Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors (Switzerland)

The Board of Directors of SGS SA has been informed that Mr. Thomas Limberger and Mr. Carlo di Sant’Albano have decided to step down from the Board of Directors. The Board will recommend the election of Mr. John Elkann and Dr. Cornelius Grupp as Members of the Board at the next Annual Shareholders Meeting which will take place on March 15, 2011.

SGS SA wishes to express its gratitude to both Mr. Thomas Limberger and Mr. Carlo di Sant’Albano for their valuable contribution to the Group during their tenure.

About SGS

The SGS Group is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognised as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With more than 64’000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1’250 offices and laboratories around the world.

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Source: SGS, February 18, 2011;