Directorate Change

SMG PLC
06 April 2006


SMG Director to retire following AGM

The longest-serving Non-Executive Director of SMG plc ('SMG'), Allan Shiach, 
is to retire from the Group's Board following SMG's Annual General Meeting on
26 May.

Allan (63) joined the SMG Board in 1993 and is a former chairman of The 
Scottish Film Council, The Writer's Guild of Great Britain and of Scottish 
Screen. Allan currently serves on SMG's Nomination Committee and has previously
been a member of the Remuneration Committee.

Paying tribute to Allan's time with SMG, Chris Masters, Chairman, said:

'Allan's contribution to the SMG Board over the years has been immeasurable. 
His knowledge of the creative industries, together with his broader business 
experience, has afforded the company a great deal of wise and incisive counsel.  
We will all miss his involvement in the Group. From right across SMG, we offer 
Allan our grateful thanks and wish him and his family all the very best for 
the future.'

Commenting on his 13 years on the SMG Board, Allan Shiach said:

'It has been a privilege to serve on the Board of SMG.  I pay tribute to the
unfailing commitment of staff and management over 13 years.  Challenge and
opportunity, in a changing environment, have been met with skill, diligence and
good sense.  I offer my very best wishes to those who will have care of the
promising opportunities which the future presents and wish to thank my Board
colleagues for their kindness and support.'


Further enquiries:

Callum Spreng
Corporate Affairs Director
0141 300 3640





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