Announcements

RB Press release - 21/08/2003
Judith Sprieser appointed Non Executive Director

Reckitt Benckiser plc (RB.L) today announced the appointment of Judith Sprieser as an independent non-executive director of the Company with immediate effect.

Judith Sprieser is Chief Executive Officer of Transora, Inc. which she helped found in 2000. Transora is an e-commerce software and services company that facilitates trade efficiencies, reduces the cost of commerce and streamlines trading relationships between manufacturers, suppliers and retailers. More than 50 of the world's largest fast moving consumer product manufacturers representing over $650 billion in annual revenues established Transora in 2000 based on the shared belief that collaboration and new technologies would be essential to revolutionising the industry and driving future growth.

Judith was previously Executive Vice President of Sara Lee Corporation, serving as Chief Executive of Sara Lee's Food and Foodservice operations. Prior to assuming that post, she served as Chief Financial Officer for Sara Lee Corporation, and in various other financial and operating positions.

Judith Sprieser is an American citizen. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Transora, Allstate Insurance Company, USG Corporation, Kohl's Corporation and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and Northwestern University's Board of Trustees. She has a bachelor's degree and an MBA from Northwestern University.

Adrian Bellamy, Chairman of Reckitt Benckiser plc, commented

"The Board is very pleased that Judith Sprieser has agreed to join us. She will bring considerable experience in branded consumer goods, financial skills and great understanding of technological and information systems change. I am sure she will make a significant contribution to the future success of the Company."

For Further Information
Tom Corran
SVP Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Telephone +44 (0) 1753 217 800

Liz Richardson
Company Secretary
Telephone +44 (0) 1753 217 800