Directorate Change

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
09 December 2002


Monday 9 December 2002


          VITTORIO RADICE TO DEVELOP HOME BUSINESS AT MARKS & SPENCER

Marks & Spencer has announced today that Vittorio Radice is to join the Board of
Marks and Spencer Group plc. Mr Radice, who is currently CEO of Selfridges plc,
is to be the Executive Director of the Company's Home business and will join the
Company with effect from 3 March 2003.

'Vittorio is one of the most able retailers of his generation and I am delighted
he has chosen to join the top team at Marks & Spencer', said Roger Holmes, CEO.
'His appointment shows how serious we are about developing our Home offer as
part of our growth strategy. Vittorio will bring a new dimension to the Board
and world class leadership to our Home business.'


For further information :

Corporate Press Office :      020 7268 6166 (Lisa Attenborough)
                              020 7268 1919


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