21 July 2011

SABMiller plc

Confirmation of directorate change

SABMiller plc has previously announced that Malcolm Wyman would, with effect from the conclusion of the 2011 Annual General Meeting, retire from the Board. 

The Annual General Meeting having taken place earlier today, SABMiller plc confirms that Mr Wyman has retired from the board.

SABMiller plc also confirms that James ("Jamie") Wilson was elected a director of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held earlier today and as noted in our previous announcement has succeeded Mr Wyman as Chief Financial Officer.

John Davidson

General Counsel and Group Company Secretary