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01/06/2016 09:45

Johnson Matthey Appoints New Non-Executive Director 
 
 Johnson Matthey Plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Jane
Griffiths as a non-executive director of the company. Jane will join the board
with effect from 1st January 2017. 
 
 Jane is currently Company Group Chairman of Janssen EMEA, the research-based
pharmaceutical arm of Johnson & Johnson. She joined Johnson & Johnson in 1982
and since then has undertaken a series of roles including international and
affiliate strategic marketing, sales management, product management, general
management and clinical research. Jane is Chair of the Johnson & Johnson
Corporate Citizenship Trust in EMEA, a sponsor of the Johnson & Johnson
Women’s Leadership Initiative and a sponsor of the Janssen Global
Pharmaceuticals Sustainability Council. 
 
 In addition to her roles at Janssen, Jane is past Chairwoman of the EFPIA
Executive Committee, past Chairwoman of the PhRMA Europe Committee and a
member of the Corporate Advisory Board of the UK Government backed ‘Your
Life’ campaign which aims to encourage more young people to study STEM
subjects. 
 
 Jane has a PhD in Plant Biochemistry/Genetics. 
 
 There are no disclosures required in respect of Dr Jane Griffiths pursuant to
Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority. 
 
 Commenting on the appointment, Tim Stevenson, Chairman of Johnson Matthey,
said: 
 
 "I am delighted to welcome Jane Griffiths to the board of Johnson Matthey as
a non-executive director. Jane brings significant experience and understanding
of the management of global businesses, particularly across the pharmaceutical
sector, together with a strong interest in diversity and the encouragement of
women's careers in business".  
 
 Enquiries: 
 
  Sally Jones        Director, IR and Corporate Communications    020 7269 8407   
  www.matthey.com                                                                 
 
 1st June 2016 
 


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