2009-10-28 08:20:03 -

London, October , 28, 2009

Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences
company headquartered in the Netherlands, announces today that Jan
Zuidam, Deputy Chairman of the Managing Board of Directors of DSM,
will retire on 1 January 2010, after 36 years of service with DSM, of
which he served 12 years as member of DSM's Managing Board.

The Supervisory Board and the Managing Board have agreed not to fill
the vacancy at this point in time and to distribute the tasks of Jan
Zuidam amongst the other members of the Managing Board.

Mr. Ir. Jan Zuidam (1948) studied Chemical Engineering at the
Technical University of Delft. He joined DSM Research in Geleen (NL)
in 1973. He worked in a wide variety of positions as Plant Manager,
Head of Purchasing and Head of Production for different Business
Groups. Jan Zuidam was Director of DSM Andeno and also Director of
Corporate Strategy. In 1992, he was appointed Director of DSM
Research and in 1998 he joined DSM's Managing Board of Directors.

Jan Zuidam has also served on numerous boards inside and outside DSM
and is currently Chairman of the Association of the Dutch Chemical
Industry.

The members of the Supervisory Board and his colleagues in the
Managing Board express their deep gratitude and thanks for Jan
Zuidam's leadership throughout his long career with DSM and for his
enormous contributions to the organization's success and focus on
innovation and sustainability.

DSM wishes Jan and his wife Ans many years of healthy and joyful
retirement.


DSM - the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company
Royal DSM N.V. creates innovative products and services in Life
Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of
life. DSM's products and services are used globally in a wide range
of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable
and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal
nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive,
coatings and paint, electrical and electronics, life protection and
housing. DSM has annual net sales of EUR 9.3 billion and employs some
23,500 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the
Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on
Euronext Amsterdam. More information: www.dsm.com.

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