Harold Boël

46 years old
Chief Executive Officer of Sofina SA and Henex SA

Date of initial appointment: July 15, 2008
Start date of current mandate: July 22, 2008
Termination date of mandate: General Shareholders’ Meeting which approves the financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011

Biography

Harold Boël, born August 27, 1964, Belgian, has a degree in Materials Sciences engineering from Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale in Lausanne. He held management positions in the steel industry at Usines Gustave Boël, Corus MultiSteel and Laura Metaal Holding. Mr Boël is currently Chief Executive Officer of Sofina SA and one of its parent companies, Henex SA.