Appointment of New Director

Smith(David S)(Holdings) PLC
7 December 2000

On 6 December 2000, the Company announced the appointment of
Mr Robert Geoffrey Beeston (age 58) as a Non-Executive
Director of the Company with immediate effect.

As required by Chapter 16 of the Listing Rules, shown below
are the current directorships of Mr Beeston, details of
directorships held in the last five years and confirmation
that there are no details to be disclosed under paragraph
6.F.2(b) to (g) of the Listing Rules.

Mr Beeston does not hold any shares in the Company.

Current Directorships for Mr Beeston:-

FKI plc
Bridon plc

Past Directorships for Mr Beeston:-

Arjo Wiggins Appleton plc
T & N plc

Carolyn Cattermole
Company Secretary
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