Directorate Change

London Stock Exchange Plc
06 February 2004


6 February 2004


LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE plc


CHANGE OF DIRECTORATE


The London Stock Exchange announces that Martin Wheatley is stepping down from
the Board with effect from 1 April 2004 after 18 years of service with the
Company.


Martin Wheatley most recently took responsibility for the Company's Regulatory
Strategy and Communications functions.


Clara Furse, Chief Executive, commented:


"Martin has made an outstanding contribution to the Exchange's development; in
particular he played a key role in establishing the successful SETS electronic
order book and during the Exchange's demutualisation in 2000. We thank Martin
for his dedication, enthusiasm and hard work and wish him well for the future."


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Contacts:


London Stock Exchange     John Wallace - Media                            020 7797 1222
                          Paul Froud - Investor Relations                 020 7797 3322
                          Ruth Anagnos - Investor Relations               020 7797 3322
Finsbury                  James Murgatroyd                                020 7251 3801
                          Melanie Gerlis                                  020 7251 3801



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