SSL International plc (“SSL”) the manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products announces the appointment of Ian Adamson as an Executive Director with effect from Wednesday 14 th April 2004 . In addition, Ian is appointed as Managing Director – Europe with immediate effect.

Ian (aged 45) is currently UK Managing Director and is also responsible for the Northern and Eastern European consumer markets. He has worked in the healthcare industry since joining the Group in 1991 as Director of Marketing and has subsequently held a number of senior positions within the organisation. Ian has a degree in marketing and is married with 3 children.

Bernd Beetz, who is now resident in the USA , is to step down from the Board as Non-Executive Director at the next Annual General Meeting, currently scheduled for July, in order to pursue his wider business interests.

Ian Martin, SSL's Chairman said “I am delighted to welcome Ian Adamson to the Board as an Executive Director. He further enhances our Board, bringing valuable sales and marketing expertise and we look forward to his contribution.

Bernd Beetz has made a major contribution to the work of the Board. We will be sorry to see Bernd leave but we wish him well in the future.”

For further information, please contact:

SSL International plc
020 7367 5760

Garry Watts, Chief Executive


Jan Young, Head of Investor Relations


The Maitland Consultancy
020 7379 5151

William Clutterbuck
Brian Hudspith