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Momentive Performance Materials Holdings Inc. Announces Leadership Change



    Momentive Performance Materials Holdings Inc. (along with its
    affiliates, "Momentive" or the "Company") today announced the
    resignation of Wayne Hewett as President and CEO. Concurrently, Mr.
    Hewett has resigned as a Director of Momentive.

    "I have enjoyed my time and experiences at Momentive," said Mr.
    Hewett. "I am proud to have overseen the business' growth over the
    past several years, and the recent successful separation from its
    former parent, GE."

    Josh Harris, Chairman of Momentive, stated, "We thank Wayne for
    his efforts and accomplishments at the Company and wish him well in
    future endeavors."

    In addition, Momentive is announcing the hiring of Jonathan Rich
    as the new President and CEO of Momentive. Mr. Rich is the former
    President of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.'s North American Tire
    Business, which has over $9 billion in annual revenues and over 27,000
    employees. During his tenure with Goodyear from 2000 to early 2007,
    Mr. Rich developed a strong track record of business growth and
    optimization. Prior to 2000, Mr. Rich spent 18 years employed by GE,
    having spent the period from 1996 - 2000 working in the GE Silicones
    business, a predecessor entity to Momentive.

    "I am happy to be joining Momentive at this critical time," said
    Mr. Rich. "I believe that my executive experiences at Goodyear,
    combined with my intimate knowledge of Momentive's strengths and
    opportunities from my time at GE Silicones, make me an ideal candidate
    to lead the business towards further growth."

    A copy of this statement is posted on our website at
    www.momentive.com.

    About the Company

    Momentive Performance Materials Inc. is a premier specialty
    materials company, providing high-technology materials solutions to
    the silicones, quartz and ceramics markets. The company is a global
    leader with worldwide operations, a robust product portfolio,
    industry-leading research and development capabilities, and a long
    tradition of service excellence. Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
    is owned by an affiliate of Apollo Management, L.P. Additional
    information is available at www.momentive.com.