Directorate Change

Smiths Group PLC
08 April 2008

8 APRIL 2008



SMITHS GROUP PLC



DIRECTORATE CHANGE



LISTING RULE 9.6.11 R



Peter Loescher has today resigned from the Board of Smiths Group plc at his own
request.  He wishes to concentrate on his responsibilities as Chief Executive of
Siemens AG.





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