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Brendan R. O'Neill, 56, has been a director since February 2005. Mr. O'Neill was Chief Executive Officer of ICI PLC, a specialty chemicals company, from 1998 to 2003. Prior to joining ICI PLC, Mr. O'Neill was managing director of Guinness Brewing Worldwide from 1993 to 1998, where he is credited with rebuilding the Guinness business and reestablishing its brand image on a global basis. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Mr. O'Neill held numerous finance roles early in his career at Ford Motor Company, BICC Ltd. and Midland Bank PLC (HSBC). Mr. O'Neill currently serves on the boards of directors of Tyco International Ltd. and Rank Group PLC. Mr. O'Neill was recommended to the Board of Directors by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and was subsequently appointed by the Board of Directors on February 15, 2005. | 