ASA International Group PLC announced that Mr. Dirk Brouwer will step into a new role. He will be appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Board of ASA International and Special Adviser to the new CEO, the Executive Committee and the broader management team in order to smoothen the path of transition and support the new leadership going forward. In this capacity the Board fully expects Mr. Brouwer to continue to make a significant contribution to the strategic and operational development of the business for the foreseeable future.