Akzo Nobel appoints Senior Vice President Finance

Arnhem, the Netherlands, October 14, 2005 – Keith Nichols [45] has been appointed Senior Vice President Finance. He will join Akzo Nobel on December 1, 2005 reporting to Rob Frohn, Chief Financial Officer.

Keith Nichols, a British national, joins Akzo Nobel from Corus Group plc where he held the position of Group Treasurer. He brings to Akzo Nobel extensive experience and knowledge in international financial and treasury management. Prior to joining Corus, Keith Nichols held a number of senior positions within the TNT Post Group from 1999 including that of acting Chief Financial Officer. His last position within TNT was Finance Director of the Global Logistics Division. - - -