Directorate Change

St. James's Place Capital PLC 17 February 2006 Re: Directorate St. James's Place Capital plc ('SJPC'): non-executive board changes SJPC announces a number of changes to the non-executive directors of SJPC appointed by HBOS plc. James Crosby will resign as a non-executive Director with effect from 31 May 2006 and Andy Hornby will replace him on the SJPC board from that date. In addition, John Edwards will resign as a non-executive director of SJPC on 31 May 2006 in light of his new commitments at HBOS and he will be replaced on the SJPC board by Jo Dawson from that date. Andy Hornby is currently Chief Operating Officer at HBOS plc and, as recently announced by HBOS, will succeed James Crosby as Chief Executive of HBOS plc with effect from 31 July 2006. He joined the Board of Halifax plc as Chief Executive, Halifax Retail in 1999, having previously held senior positions at Blue Circle and Asda and became Chief Executive of the Retail Division of HBOS plc following the merger of Bank of Scotland and Halifax in September 2001. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer of HBOS on 1 July 2005. He is also a non-executive director of GUS plc. Jo Dawson is currently Group Risk Director at HBOS plc and, as recently announced by HBOS, will become Chief Executive, Insurance and Investment, from 1 March 2006 and will join the HBOS Board on 1 May 2006. She joined Halifax in June 2000 as General Manager, Retail Sales, having held senior positions at Nat West and Green Flag, and became Group Risk Director in early 2005. There are no circumstances to be disclosed in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.13R(2) - (6) for Andy Hornby or Jo Dawson. Mike Wilson, Chairman, commented: 'We are delighted to welcome Andy and Jo to the Board and wish to thank James for his outstanding contribution to the Board over the years'. Enquiries: Mike Wilson, Chairman Tel: 020 7514 1907 Anita Scott, Brunswick Tel: 020 7404 5959 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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