Directorate Change

Vodafone Group Plc
06 December 2002

6 December 2002



               NEW NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR VODAFONE GROUP PLC



Vodafone Group Plc is pleased to announce that Dr John Buchanan has accepted an
invitation to join the Board of Vodafone Group Plc and that he will become a
Non-Executive Director on 1 April 2003.



Commenting on the appointment, Lord MacLaurin of Knebworth DL, Chairman of
Vodafone Group Plc, said 'I am delighted that John is joining Vodafone. He
brings with him many years of experience and a track record of success gained in
one of the largest and most complex businesses in the world. His financial and
management skills in multinational business will further strengthen the Board'.



John Buchanan, aged 59, recently retired from the Board of BP Plc after more
than 30 years with the company. His most recent position was Group Chief
Financial Officer which he held through a period of major transformation for BP.
During his career he has held various leadership roles in strategic, financial,
operational and marketing posts, including executive experience in different
countries.



Born in New Zealand, Dr Buchanan gained an MSc with first class honours and a
PhD in Organic Chemistry at the University of Auckland.



He is a Non-Executive Director of AstraZeneca plc, BHP Billiton and The Boots
Company plc.



This appointment brings the strength of the Vodafone Group Plc Board to 15, six
Executive Directors and nine Non-Executive Directors.



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For further information:



Vodafone Group

Tim Brown, Group Corporate Affairs Director

Melissa Stimpson, Director of Group Investor Relations

Bobby Leach, Head of Group Financial Media Relations

Darren Jones, Senior Investor Relations Manager

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