Directorate Change

Tuesday 16 July 2013

Countrywide plc

Directorate Change

The Board of Countrywide plc is pleased to confirm that Cathy Turner will be appointed non-executive Director of the Company and Chairman of the Company's Remuneration Committee with effect from 31st July 2013.

Cathy is currently a Vice President of UNICEF UK and a member of the Board of the Royal College of Art and the Institute of Financial Services. Cathy has extensive industry experience working with Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young and Watson Wyatt as a compensation and benefits consultant in her early career.

She subsequently joined Barclays PLC, where she was a member of the Group Executive Committee with responsibility for Human Resources, Corporate Affairs, Strategy and Brand and Marketing. During her time with Barclays she was also Director, Investor Relations for four years and had extensive experience in remuneration in her many roles. Most recently, she was Chief Administrative Officer of Lloyds Banking Group PLC

Cathy is a graduate of the University of Lancaster.

Commenting on the appointment, Bob Davies, Chairman, Countrywide plc, said:

"I am delighted to welcome Cathy to the Board of Countrywide. She brings a considerable experience with her, in particular in the areas of remuneration and HR strategy, and investor relations. The board and I look forward to working with her."

Enquiries:

Jim Clarke, Group Chief Financial Officer, Countrywide 01245 294017

Caroline Somers, Head of Communications, Countrywide 07515 919588

email: investor@countrywideplc.co.uk