Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences
company headquartered
in the Netherlands, today announces the following management
appointment:


Hans van Suijdam (1950) at present Director Strategic Projects in
China, will be appointed Director Corporate Operational Audit (COA)
and Compliance Officer as per 1 April 2009.

His current assignment in China, including the activities related to
the strategic partnership of DSM with North China Pharmaceutical
Group Corporation, will be taken over and continued by Weiming Jiang,
President DSM China and the involved Business Groups.

In his new role as Director Corporate Operational Audit and
Compliance Officer Hans van Suijdam succeeds Roelof Mulder, who
unexpectedly passed away in November last year.

Hans van Suijdam will report to F. Sijbesma, Chairman of the DSM
Managing Board.


DSM - the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company
Royal DSM N.V. creates innovative products and services in Life
Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of
life. DSM's products and services are used globally in a wide range
of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable
and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal
nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive,
coatings and paint, electrics and electronics, life protection and
housing. DSM has annual sales of almost EUR 8.8 billion and employs
some 23,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the
Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on
Euronext Amsterdam. More information: www.dsm.com


For more information:

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