Australia, Melbourne: Foster’s Group Limited (Foster’s) announced on February 3 the appointment of Chris Knorr as Vice President Investor Relations reporting to the group’s Chief Financial Officer, Pete Scott. Mr Knorr will assume responsibility for Foster’s global investor relations program. He brings to the role extensive cross-functional experience at Foster’s including senior positions within Taxation, Strategy and IT. Most recently Mr Knorr held the position of Vice President Strategy and IT.

Mr Knorr joined Foster’s in 1987 in the role of Manager Taxation and has an Accounting degree from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.

Commenting on the appointment, Foster’s CFO, Mr Pete Scott said, “I am pleased to announce Chris’s appointment to the role of Vice President Investor Relations. During his 18 years with Foster’s, and particularly during his last three years as Vice President Strategy and IT, Chris’s deep knowledge of the company has been complemented by his strong management abilities, financial rigour and a keen focus on adding value to Foster’s.”

05 February, 2005