Akzo Nobel appoints Senior Vice President Finance

Arnhem, the Netherlands, October 14, 2005 – Keith Nichols [45] has been appointed Senior Vice President Finance. He will join Akzo Nobel on December 1, 2005 reporting to Rob Frohn, Chief Financial Officer. Keith Nichols, a British national, joins Akzo Nobel from Corus Group plc where he held the position of Group Treasurer. He brings to Akzo Nobel extensive experience and knowledge in international financial and treasury management. Prior to joining Corus, Keith Nichols held a number of senior positions within the TNT Post Group from 1999 including that of acting Chief Financial Officer. His last position within TNT was Finance Director of the Global Logistics Division. - - - Not for publication – for more information Akzo Nobel N.V. Corporate Media Relations, tel. +31 26 366 4343 Contact: John Jennings Note for the editor Akzo Nobel, based in the Netherlands, serves customers throughout the world with healthcare products, coatings and chemicals. Consolidated revenues for 2004 totaled EUR 12.7 billion. The Company currently employs some 62,000 people in more than 80 countries. The financial results for the third quarter will be published on October 19, 2005. Internet: www.akzonobel.com Safe Harbor Statement* This press release may contain statements which address such key issues as Akzo Nobel’s growth strategy, future financial results, market positions, product development, pharmaceutical products in the pipeline, and product approvals. Such statements, including but not limited to the “Outlook”, should be carefully considered and it should be understood that many factors could cause forecasted and actual results to differ from these statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, price fluctuations, currency fluctuations, developments in raw material and personnel costs, pensions, physical and environmental risks, legal issues, and legislative, fiscal, and other regulatory measures. These factors also include changes in regulations or interpretations related to the implementation and reporting under IFRS, decisions to apply a different option of presentation permitted by IFRS, and various other factors related to the implementation of IFRS, including the implementation of IAS 32 and 39 for financial instruments. Stated competitive positions are based on management estimates supported by information provided by specialized external agencies. For a more complete discussion of the risk factors affecting our business please refer to our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, a copy of which can be found on the Company’s website www.akzonobel.com * Pursuant to the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act 1995.