Directorate Change

QinetiQ Group plc
08 February 2007


QinetiQ Group plc
Thursday 8 February 2007

         RESIGNATION OF GLENN YOUNGKIN AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

QinetiQ Group plc, the international defence and security technology company,
today announces the resignation of Glenn Youngkin as a non-executive director in
connection with Carlyle's announcement of its intention to sell down its
shareholding in QinetiQ. Mr Youngkin's resignation will take place with
immediate effect.

Mr Youngkin, managing director, The Carlyle Group said: 'I have greatly enjoyed
working with the outstanding team at QinetiQ and am very proud of the company
and its excellent performance since 2003. The company is now very well
positioned in the defence and security technology market, both in the UK and the
US, and I am certain it will continue to excel for the benefit of its
shareholders. It has been a privilege to have been a part of this success
story.'

Graham Love, chief executive of QinetiQ said: 'We thank Glenn Youngkin and the
Carlyle team for their support, guidance and industry expertise over the past
years. Their input has been instrumental in the evolution of our business, and
we particularly value their contribution to growing our business in the US
through acquisition, a strategy which we continue today.'

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Nicky Louth-Davies, QinetiQ press office [phone]




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