Strengthening of the Tecan Group Executive Committee: Heads appointed for the two new business segments

Frederic Vanderhaegen, previously Head of Business Unit Detection, will take over the Life Sciences Business (end-customer business). He has been with Tecan since 2008 and is already a member of the Group Executive Committee. Prior to joining Tecan, he worked for the US life science company Millipore in several management and sales-related positions. Frederic Vanderhaegen is 42 years old and a Belgian citizen.

Dr. Bernhard Grob has been appointed Head of the Partnering Business (OEM business). He has previously worked in a range of sector-specific general management and technical roles at global companies, including as Managing Director of the Analytical Instruments business unit at Mettler- Toledo. He is 54 years old and a Swiss national. Bernhard Grob will start work at Tecan on November 10, 2010 and take over his position as Head of the Partnering Business with effect from January 1, 2011, when he will also join the newly constituted Group Executive Board.

Matthew Robin, Head of Liquid Handling & Robotics since 2007 and designated Head of the new Partnering Business segment, will leave the Tecan Group and the Group Executive Board by mutual agreement with effect from December 31, 2010. The Board of Directors and CEO of Tecan would like to thank Matthew Robin for his commitment to building the business and wish him all the best for the future.

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Tecan Group Martin Braendle Head of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations T.: 044 922 84 30 F.: 044 922 88 89 E.: investor@tecan.com W.: www.tecan.com