The board of directors of China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited announced that Mr. Filip KEGELS has resigned from his role as a non-executive director of the company and a member of each of the Nomination Committee of the company and the Strategy and Development Committee of the company with effect from December 20, 2017. Mr. Kegels has tendered his resignation due to his other personal commitments. The Board announced that Mr. Pascal DE PETRINI has been appointed as a non-executive director of the company and a member of each of the Nomination Committee and the Strategy and Development Committee with effect from December 20, 2017. Mr. De Petrini, aged 57, is currently Senior Vice President, Non-Executive Chairman Asia at Danone. Mr. De Petrini has been working as senior management in the food and beverage industry for more than 30 years. His experience covers the full range of businesses, including sales and purchase, factory management, supply chain, among others.