Directorate Change

Sainsbury(J) PLC
01 August 2007


J Sainsbury plc

01 August 2007



J Sainsbury plc  - LR 9.6.13 R



Today Mary Harris joined the Board of J Sainsbury plc as a Non-Executive
Director and Michael (Mike) Coupe joined the Board as an Executive Director.



In accordance with LR 9.6.13 (1) R, Mary Harris has a directorship in TNT NV.
No further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to LR 9.6.13 R in
respect of the appointments of Mary Harris and Mike Coupe.





For further information contact

Investor Relations

Elliot Jordan [phone]


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