Directorate Change

Portmeirion Group PLC
17 May 2005


                             Portmeirion Group PLC

                               Directorate Change


The planned retirement from the Board of Euan Cooper-Willis, Non-executive
Director and co-founder of the Company, was referred to in the Group's 2004
Report and Accounts. The date of his retirement from the Board has now been
agreed as 31st May 2005.


Enquiries:

Arthur Ralley - Chairman 01782 744721
Brett Phillips - Finance Director 01782 744721


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