Board of Directors

Non-Executive Director (age 57)

Appointed as a Non-Executive Director in May 2006.

Skills and experience:

Until April 2009, Philippe had spent six years as chief executive of Corus, during which time he led the merger with Tata Steel, India in 2007. Prior to this, Philippe spent 25 years with the Pechiney Group, most latterly as senior executive vice president of the aluminium sector and a member of Pechiney’s executive committee.

External appointments:

Philippe was appointed chairman of the managing board of PSA Peugeot Citroen in June 2009.

Membership of committees: