Amcor, a renowned global leader in the development and production of sustainable packaging solutions, has disclosed the nomination of Lucrèce Foufopoulos-De Ridder as a non-executive director for election at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

Ms. Foufopoulos boasts an illustrious and diverse career spanning over two decades in the chemical and petrochemical industry. Most recently, she held the position of Executive Vice President for Polyolefins & Circular Economy Solutions and Innovation & Technology at Borealis, where she is also a member of the Executive Board(1). Before joining Borealis, Ms. Foufopoulos held various strategic, commercial, and general management roles in Europe, North America, and Asia at Eastman Chemical Company, Dow Chemical, and Tyco Electronics. Furthermore, Ms. Foufopoulos serves as a board member for Sika Group, Royal Vopak, and Borouge.

Her impressive academic background includes a master's degree in Polymer and Composites Engineering from the University of Leuven, a master's degree in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Ghent, and executive business education from renowned institutions such as INSEAD in Paris and The International Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The Amcor Board recognizes that Ms. Foufopoulos' extensive global experience, coupled with her insights into sustainability-related technologies and innovations, particularly in the context of the circular economy, will provide valuable and complementary perspectives to the existing skill set of the Board.

In addition to this nomination, Amcor has also announced the retirement of non-executive director Dr. Armin Meyer from the Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual Meeting. Dr. Meyer has been an integral and dedicated member of the Amcor plc board for numerous years, holding key roles such as Deputy Chair and Chair of the Compensation Committee and the Executive Committee. His profound expertise in executive leadership, finance, and global manufacturing has made an invaluable contribution to the Board, and his fellow Directors extend their heartfelt gratitude for his significant service and dedication during his tenure.

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