Change to Non-Executive Director

29th May 2012

Lonrho Plc

("Lonrho" or "the Company")

Change to Non-Executive Director

Lonrho Plc announces the resignation of Sir Richard Needham as a Non-Executive Director. Sir Richard has been a Director of the Company since April 2011. Lonrho is in the process of selecting an appropriate replacement Non-Executive Director with suitable experience. Sir Richard's resignation is effective from 28th May 2012.

Enquiries:

Lonrho Plc (London) +44 (0) 20 7016 5105

David Lenigas

Geoffrey White

David Armstrong

FTI Consulting (London) +44 (0) 20 7831 3113

Edward Westropp

Georgina Bonham