DuPont Announces Leadership changes

WILMINGTON, Del.,  September 02, 2003  —  DuPont today announced that Nick C. Fanandakis will become vice president and general manager of DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise (DCSE), succeeding Jeffrey A. Coe who has been named vice president – DuPont Global Sourcing & Logistics and Chief Procurement Officer.

"Nick’s extensive experience in Chemical Solutions and his deep understanding of the marketplace make him an excellent choice to lead our growth initiatives in DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise," said Ellen J. Kullman, group vice president – DuPont Safety & Protection.

Fanandakis joined DuPont in 1979 as an accounting and business analyst in the former Petrochemicals Department and served in a variety of manufacturing, marketing, and product management positions with various DuPont businesses prior to being named to director of Industrial Solutions in DCSE in 1999.

In his new role, Coe will lead the company’s world-class sourcing competency. "Jeff brings exceptional business and leadership skills to Sourcing & Logistics. He will use that know-how to better serve our businesses in meeting both growth goals and cost objectives," said W. Donald Johnson, group vice president – DuPont Operations & Services.

Coe joined DuPont in 1974 in the DuPont™ Orlon® business and has held manufacturing, technical, marketing, sales and ad management positions with several DuPont businesses prior to being named vice president and general manager of DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise in 1998.

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9/02/03

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