David R Williams

Mr. Williams became a director of Del Monte in December 2002 and was Executive Vice President of H.J. Heinz Company from July 2002 to September 2002. Prior to such time, he was Heinz's Executive Vice President and President and Chief Executive Officer-Heinz Europe, Middle East, Africa and India, from August 2000 to July 2002 and Executive Vice President-Asia from June 1996 to August 2000. Mr. Williams, a former director of Heinz, retired from the Heinz board of directors in September 2002. In March 2006, Mr. Williams became Executive Chairman of MW Brands SAS, a privately-held French company in the seafood business, and in September 2005 became Chairman of Bapco Closures Ltd., a privately-held U.K. company in the innovative packaging business. Mr. Williams also serves on the board of KCRS Inc. and on the European Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory Board of Lehman Brothers. Mr. Williams is 65.