Australia, Melbourne: Foster�s Group Limited (Foster�s) announced on February 3 the appointment of Chris Knorr as Vice President Investor Relations reporting to the group�s Chief Financial Officer, Pete Scott. Mr Knorr will assume responsibility for Foster�s global investor relations program. He brings to the role extensive cross-functional experience at Foster�s including senior positions within Taxation, Strategy and IT. Most recently Mr Knorr held the position of Vice President Strategy and IT.

Mr Knorr joined Foster�s in 1987 in the role of Manager Taxation and has an Accounting degree from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.

Commenting on the appointment, Foster�s CFO, Mr Pete Scott said, �I am pleased to announce Chris�s appointment to the role of Vice President Investor Relations. During his 18 years with Foster�s, and particularly during his last three years as Vice President Strategy and IT, Chris�s deep knowledge of the company has been complemented by his strong management abilities, financial rigour and a keen focus on adding value to Foster�s.�