Non-executive director change

Zotefoams PLC
24 December 2001

ZOTEFOAMS PLC

('Zotefoams' or the 'Company')

Non-executive director change

Subsequent to the announcement today by Rathbone Brothers plc that Ian Buckley
has been appointed a non-executive director of Rathbone Brothers plc,
Zotefoams confirms that it has received notice from Ian Buckley of his
intention to resign from the board of the Company.  Ian has agreed to continue
as a non-executive director of the Company until the conclusion of the next
Annual General Meeting of Zotefoams, which is expected to take place in April
2002.

The board of Zotefoams plc would like to thank Ian for his contribution to the
Company.



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