Directorate Change

Hill & Smith Hldgs PLC
05 January 2004


Hill & Smith Holdings PLC ('Hill & Smith' or the 'Company')
5 January 2004


Directorate Change


The Directors of Hill & Smith wish to announce the resignation of Howard
Everett, Executive Director & Company Secretary, with effect from 31 December
2003.

As from the same date, Chris Burr, Finance Director, will in addition undertake
the role of Company Secretary.


Contact details:

Hill & Smith Holdings PLC                                   0121 704 7430
David Grove, Deputy Chairman & Chief Executive
Chris Burr, Finance Director


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