Paul Hanratty appointed as OMLACSA Board Chairman

Old Mutual plc ("Old Mutual") announces that Paul Hanratty has been appointed as executive Chairman of Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (South Africa) Limited (“OMLACSA”) with effect from 1 September 2009. He succeeds Professor Andreas van Wyk, who has served as non-executive Chairman since 2008.

Mr. Hanratty has been an executive member of the Board of OMLACSA since 2006 in his capacity as Chief Executive of Old Mutual South Africa (“OMSA”). As previously announced, he assumes the position of Chief Executive of Old Mutual's Long-Term Savings Division from 1 September 2009.

Julian Roberts, Group Chief Executive of Old Mutual, commented: "We are very pleased that Paul has agreed to take up Chairmanship of the OMLACSA Board. His extensive knowledge of the industry and of Old Mutual South Africa and his leadership skills make him ideal to take over as Chairman. I would like to express my appreciation to Professor van Wyk for his leadership of the Board. We are also delighted that he will continue to serve on the Board as an independent Director."