Appointment of new Director

Cookson Group PLC
28 April 2004

28 April 2004

COOKSON GROUP plc - BOARD CHANGE

JOHN SUSSENS APPOINTED AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Cookson Group plc ('Cookson'), the international materials technology group, is
pleased to announce that Mr John Sussens is to join the Board as a non-executive
Director with effect from 1 May 2004.

He has been an executive Director of Misys plc, the global software products and
solutions company, since July 1989 and Group Managing Director since 1998.

Mr Sussens (58) has a long and distinguished record in the manufacturing sector.
 He started his career within the Ford Motor Company, and prior to joining Misys
was Managing Director of JCB Manufacturing, the construction and agricultural
equipment manufacturing company.

He was previously a non-executive Director of Chubb plc.

Robert Beeston, Chairman of Cookson, who led the search on behalf of the
Nominations Committee, said:

'I am delighted to be able to welcome John Sussens to Cookson. We are very
fortunate to have someone of his calibre and experience joining our Board.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Anthony Alexander, who is
due to retire at this year's AGM, for his valuable contribution and support
during his term as a non-executive Director.'


There are no additional matters to be disclosed pursuant to paragraphs 6.F.2(b)
to (g) of the Listing Rules.

Shareholder/analyst enquiries:
Robert Beeston, Chairman                                 020 7061 6500
Stephen Howard, Group Chief Executive                    020 7061 6500


Media enquiries:
John Olsen, Hogarth Partnership                          020 7357 9477








About Cookson Group

Cookson Group is a leading materials technology company which provides
materials, processes and services to customers worldwide. The Group's operations
are formed into three divisions - Electronics, Ceramics and Precious Metals. The
Electronics division is a leading manufacturer and supplier of materials and
services to the electronics industry, primarily serving fabricators and
assemblers of printed circuit boards, assemblers of semiconductor packaging and
the electrical and industrial markets. The Ceramics division is the world leader
in the supply of advanced flow control and refractory products and systems to
the iron and steel industry and is also a leading supplier of refractory lining
materials for iron and steelmaking and other industrial processes. The Precious
Metals division is a leading supplier to the jewellery industry of fabricated
precious metals products.



Headquartered in London, Cookson employs over 15,600 people in more than 35
countries and sells its products in over 100 countries.









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