Directorate Change

IMI PLC
08 April 2004


                                                                 8 April 2004

                       CHANGE IN NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Due to his increasing business commitments, Mr Brian Staples, non-executive
director, has tendered his resignation from the Board of IMI plc to take effect
from the close of the Company's annual general meeting on 14 May 2004.

Mr Gary Allen, Chairman of IMI plc said: 'Brian has made a valuable contribution
to the IMI Board for the past four years. Nevertheless we respect his decision
to focus on his other interests and wish him well for the future.'

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IMI plc
Graham Truscott, Communications Director                    Tel: [phone]

Weber Shandwick Square Mile
Peter Corbin                                                Tel: [phone]

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