International financial manager strengthens Consortium Leu – Cologne, 29.4.2011 – Kaj Burchardi reinforces the management team of the Consortium Leu GmbH. Burchardi, most recently Group Treasurer of the Sappi group from the awork as senior partner has a world market leader in fine paper and viscose pulp – a many years of experience in the areas of corporate finance, Treasury and risk management in international aligned business groups. Prior to his tenure at the Sappi group, Kaj Burchardi worked for the Phoenix AG, AEG and ITT in Germany and UK. He studied physics in Tubingen and Munich, and holds an MBA of from INSEAD business school. As a senior partner in the Consortium Leu GmbH Kaj Burchardi will push further into the expansive business strategy and its considerable experience in the service of the clients, partner companies and business partners of the Consortium. Klaus Nordhoff, Chief Executive Officer of Consortium Leu GmbH: We are happy that Mr Burchardi for our To be able to win the House. His experience and his expertise in the business fields of the Consortium and the Group Leu will advance a significant piece ourselves, our clients and shareholders.” Consortium Leu represents and brings together the interests of its shareholder companies with regard to corporate financing and risk management. The tasks of the Consortium are ensuring sustainable corporate finance, the establishment of risk management systems, as well as the communication with banks and other finance providers in the debt and equity capital. The Consortium pursues a strong growth strategy through the inclusion of other medium-sized companies as a partner of the Consortium. More information: