Baar, Switzerland

11 July 2014

Chief Executive Officer - External Appointment

The Board of Glencore plc announces that in accordance with paragraph 9.6.14R of the UKLA's Listing Rules, Ivan Glasenberg has been appointed to the board of Pirelli & C. S.p.A (PECI.MI) as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

For further information please contact:

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Charles Watenphul

t: +41 (0) 41 709 2462

m: +41 (0) 79 904 3320

e: charles.watenphul@glencore.com

John Burton
t: +41 (0) 41 709 2619
m: +41 (0) 79 944 5434
e:john.burton@glencore.com

Nicola Barrett
t: +41 (0) 41 709 2755
m: +41 (0) 79 735 3916
e: nicola.barrett@glencore.com

Investor:

Paul Smith
t: +41 (0) 41 709 2487
m: +41 (0) 79 947 1348
e:paul.smith@glencore.com

Martin Fewings
t: +41 (0) 41 709 2880
m: +41 (0) 79 737 5642
e: martin.fewings@glencore.com

Elisa Morniroli
t: +41 (0) 41 709 2818
m: +41 (0) 79 833 0508
e: elisa.morniroli@glencore.com

www.glencore.com

About Glencore

Glencore is one of the world's largest global diversified natural resource companies. As a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities with a well-balanced portfolio of diverse industrial assets, we are strongly positioned to capture value at every stage of the supply chain, from sourcing materials deep underground to delivering products to an international customer base.

Glencore's industrial and marketing activities are supported by a global network of more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries. Our diversified operations comprise over 150 mining and metallurgical sites, offshore oil production assets, farms and agricultural facilities. We employ approximately 200,000 people, including contractors.


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