Directorate Change

Spectris PLC
26 May 2005


               
Date:          26 May 2005

Contact:       John Poulter, Chairman
               Spectris plc                         Tel: [phone]

               Richard Mountain
               Financial Dynamics                   Tel: [phone]



                          DIRECTORATE CHANGE


The Chief Executive of Spectris plc, Hans Nilsson, has resigned.

The Board wishes to acknowledge the positive contribution made by Mr Nilsson to
the strategic positioning of the business for growth.  To take full advantage of
this positioning, the Board considers that a change in management style is now
needed, with a different balance between strategic development and operational
drive.

The Board is seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive to realise the company's
full margin and profit potential.  Pending that appointment, the Chairman, John
Poulter, previously Chief Executive, will assume executive responsibility.

Mr. Nilsson will be compensated in line with the terms of his twelve month
contractual notice period, subject to a duty to mitigate.

At the Annual General Meeting on 11 May, the company confirmed its expectation
of encouraging progress for 2005, which is reiterated.


Copies of this announcement are available from the company's registered office:
Station Road, Egham, Surrey TW20 9NP.



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