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John Lewis of Hungerford plc

Directorate change

John Lewis of Hungerford plc is pleased to announce the appointment of two new executive directors with immediate effect.

Kiran Noonan has been appointed sales and marketing director having joined the business in late 2012. This concludes the appointment process launched following the resignation of Charlotte Hill-Baldwin in August 2012 and will enable Jonathan Rosby to revert, fully, to his role as managing director having also held the position of sales director in the interim period.

In addition Damian Walters has been appointed an executive director with immediate effect having joined the business in 2011. Damian has overseen the strategic development and operational implementation of the Artisan Installation Service and the appointment reflects the growing importance of this service to the business.

Malcolm Hepworth, Chairman, commented "I am delighted to welcome Kiran and Damian to the Board and look forward to their contributions as we seek to build on the successes of recent years."

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The following information is disclosed in relation to Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules:

Kiran Bala Noonan (nee Makkar) (aged 44) is a director of Rebecca Taylor Associates Limited.

Damian James Walters (aged 36) has been a director of the following companies during the five years preceding the date of this announcement:

In addition in the five years preceding the date of this announcement Mr Walters has been a designated member of The Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installers LLP.