David Dunmow Appointed Group Financial Director

Latham(James) PLC
5 January 2000


Re: James Latham plc - Appointment of a Director

James Latham plc announces the appointment of David Dunmow as Group Financial
Director following the retirement of Terence Kemp.  David Dunmow, aged 35, has
worked for the company as Group Accountant for 6 years.