Directorate Change

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
14 January 2004


Issued: Wednesday 14 January 2004

                        BOARD CHANGES AT MARKS & SPENCER

Marks and Spencer Group plc is announcing that David Norgrove, 55, Director of
Clothing, will be stepping down from the Board in due course and that it is
searching for a new head of Clothing. Until an appointment is made, David will
remain on the Board, focusing on improving our supply chain efficiency.

Roger Holmes, Chief Executive said: 'While we search for the right individual to
take the Clothing business forward, I have asked David to build on his
significant achievements in improving our supply chain, which has enabled us to
make progress on management of stock commitment and to secure margin gains.'

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Corporate Press Office    020 7268 1919



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