Proposed nomination of David Kamenetzky as new member of DKSH's Board of Directors

Regulatory News:

DKSH Holding Ltd.

The Board of Directors of DKSH (SIX: DKSH), the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia, announced today the proposed nomination of David Kamenetzky as new member of the Board of Directors.

David Kamenetzky has been with Mars, Incorporated since 2006 and is currently the Corporate Vice President Corporate Affairs and Strategic Initiatives and a member of the global management team. Previously, he also worked for other international companies such as Goldman Sachs. He is both a citizen of Switzerland and Germany and holds a Master in Finance from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland and a Master of Science in Foreign Relations from Georgetown University, USA.

DKSH's Chairman, Adrian T. Keller comments: "I am very pleased to propose David Kamenetzky as new Board member as his in-depth understanding of the global consumer goods markets, coupled with his outstanding professional career, make him a perfect fit for our company."

More details about his nomination will be made available in the invitation to the next ordinary Annual General Meeting.

About DKSH

DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. As the term "Market Expansion Services" suggests, DKSH helps other companies and brands to grow their business in new or existing markets.

Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since March 2012, DKSH is a global company headquartered in Zurich. With 680 business locations in 35 countries – 660 of them in Asia – and 26,300 specialized staff, DKSH generated net sales of CHF 8.8 billion in 2012.

The company offers a tailor-made, integrated portfolio of sourcing, marketing, sales, distribution, and after-sales services. It provides business partners with expertise as well as on-the-ground logistics based on a comprehensive network of unique size and depth. Business activities are organized into four specialized Business Units that mirror DKSH fields of expertise: Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology.

With strong Swiss heritage, the company has nearly a 150-year-long tradition of doing business in and with Asia, and is deeply rooted in communities and businesses across Asia Pacific.