Appointment of new US CEO

RNS Number:5677P
Sappi Ld
7 January 2002

                                                                 Sappi Limited

Press Release

Johannesburg, 7th January 2002


Sappi appoints Kathleen Walters as CEO of its US operations

Sappi, the world's leading producer of coated fine paper, today announced that
Kathleen Walters, currently President of Kimberly-Clark's European Industrial
business, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Sappi
Fine Paper North America.

Commenting on her appointment Bill Sheffield, CEO of Sappi Fine Paper said:

"A proven business leader, Kathleen Walters has all the critical skills for
the job.  She has a strong and relevant international track record in the
global paper industry, most recently with Kimberly-Clark and formerly with its
predecessor Scott Paper.  This, combined with her experience in a branded
product segment, her proven team building skills and her considerable drive
and energy, will deliver significant strategic and operational value to
Sappi's North American business".

Ms Walters, an American, is currently based in London.  She has a Bachelor of
Science in Mathematics from Syracuse University and an MBA from the Wharton
School, University of Pennsylvania.  She will succeed Monte Haymon who has
agreed to stay on during 2002 as Non Executive Chairman of Sappi Fine Paper
North America to effect a smooth transition in the business.

Eugene van As, Executive Chairman of Sappi Limited said, "Monte Haymon made an
outstanding contribution to Sappi in North America making it one of the most
profitable paper companies in the USA, and I am extremely pleased to have
found someone of the calibre of Kathy Walters to further build the business in
the years ahead".

Ms Walters joins Sappi in February 2002.

                                  ENDS

NOTES TO EDITORS

Sappi is the world's leading producer of coated woodfree paper with production
facilities in eight countries on three continents (Europe, North America and
Africa), sales offices on five and customers in over 100 countries worldwide.

A photograph of Ms Walters and a copy of her CV can be accessed on the Sappi
website - www.sappi.com

Issued by:

Brunswick on behalf of Sappi Limited
Tel +27 (0) 11 442 8803 (South Africa)
Tel +44 (0) 207 404 5959 (London)

For further information:

Andre Oberholzer
Corporate Affairs and Communication Manager
Sappi Limited, Johannesburg
Tel +27 (0) 11 407 8044
Fax +27 (0) 11 403 8236
Mobile +27 (0) 82 906 0638
e-mail andreo@za.sappi.com

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