Directorate Change

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

As previously notified on 18 November 2008, Oxford Instruments plc is pleased
to confirm that Jock Fyfe Lennox was appointed an independent non-executive
director of the Company on 1st April 2009.

There are no further details to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13 of the
Listing Rules.

Susan Johnson-Brett

Company Secretary

Oxford Instruments plc

3 April 2009

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