Tyco Names Robert W. Frantz As Vice President, Environment, Health And Safety

Mr. Frantz will be responsible for the development of strategies, policies and programs that will unify the standards and achieve world-class performance in Environment, Health and Safety areas across Tyco's business units.

Tyco Chairman and CEO Ed Breen said: "We believe that maintaining the highest possible environmental, health and safety standards throughout all our businesses is critical to Tyco's long-term growth. Our employees, neighbors and customers expect nothing less from us. Bob Frantz has a proven record of achievement in this area and we welcome him to the Company."

Mr. Lytton said: "Bob Frantz has the right mix of experience and personal leadership ability for this important position. He will shape the Company's EH&S policies and procedures, while unifying the standards and performance in EH&S areas across Tyco's business units. Our goal for Tyco is not just compliance - it is excellence. I am confident that under Bob's leadership, we will achieve that goal."

Mr. Frantz said: "I am tremendously excited to lead the Environment, Health and Safety initiatives at Tyco. Working with the Company's corporate and business division leaders, I plan to develop policies and programs that will drive a consistent culture of EH&S excellence, both by building on existing best practices and by introducing new programs. This is an outstanding personal opportunity at an outstanding Company and I look forward to implementing a world-class EH&S strategy that will advance Tyco's existing world-class businesses."

Mr. Frantz has held a number of positions with increasing responsibility during his 18 years at GE. Most recently he was responsible for worldwide Environment, Health & Safety performance and programs at 45 global sites while serving as General Manager and Counsel, Environment, Health and Safety at GE Engine Services. Prior to joining GE Engine Services, Mr. Frantz spent 9 years at GE Corporate Environmental Programs, where he ultimately served as Manager and Senior Counsel, EH&S Operations. He was also Counsel - Environmental and Regulatory Matters at GE Plastics. Before joining GE, Mr. Frantz was an Assistant General Counsel at the Chemical Manufacturers Association, an associate at Hamel, Park, McCabe and Saunders law firm in Washington, DC and a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division.

Mr. Frantz holds his law degree from Rutgers University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Rutgers University, Cook College.