NEW YORK,NY. - January 7, 2009 - Intertek Sustainability Solutions is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs. Kathrin Bohr as Director of Sustainability Advisory Services.

Kathrin is recognized as a leading practitioner in the fields of sustainability, stakeholder relations, strategy implementation, supply chain as well as reporting and communication, with broad international experience across many industries. Kathrin joins Intertek after 5 years of managing the Toronto, Ontario office for the Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) where she was Vice President and Managing Director, responsible for the implementation and growth of the advisory services practice which supported Canadian and multinational companies to advance their social, environmental and financial performance.

Christophe Liebon, Vice President of Intertek Sustainability Solutions, commented, "Kathrin is an extremely well-respected individual across the sustainability world-wide network and we are delighted that she has chosen to accept the appointment. Kathrin's appointment as director of Sustainability Advisory Services at Intertek is further demonstration of the organization's commitment toward growth in industry influence and professionalism. A concentration on meaningful industry leadership has always been a strong feature at Intertek and Kathrin's addition to the Sustainability Solutions team will help lift the organization to the next level of achievement. Intertek is delighted to welcome such a committed and experienced professional to take on this challenging new role and we all are looking forward to working with her to further develop both our organization and the impact we have."

"As Christophe said, over the past decade the world of corporate responsibility and sustainability has progressed at a remarkable rate whilst growing increasingly more complex and multifaceted. Over the years I have had the great privilege of working with sustainability experts and industry leaders from around the world and I am extremely pleased to now be joining a dedicated and professional team that has clearly established a reputation as one of the leading international sustainability organizations working in this important area.", commented Kathrin.

Kathrin holds an MBA in Business and Sustainability from the Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto.

About Intertek

Intertek Sustainability Solutions is a network of global supply chain professional and technical experts, offering a broad range of trade advisory, technology and support services. Intertek (ITRK.L) is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 23,000 people in 110 countries around the world.

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Intertek

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Intertek is the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide. From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value to customers’ products, processes and assets. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 36,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies’ success in a global marketplace. Intertek helps its customers to meet end users’ expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide. visit www.intertek.com.

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