Directorate Change

Centrica PLC
                  

Centrica announces Sir Roy Gardner's retirement

Centrica plc announced today that Sir Roy Gardner will retire as the company's
Chief Executive with effect from the summer of 2006. Sir Roy has agreed to join
Compass Group as a non executive director from 1st October 2005 and will assume
the chairmanship when Sir Francis Mackay retires.

The Centrica Board, on the recommendation of its Nomination Committee, will work
with a professional executive search firm to identify a suitable replacement.
Due consideration will be given to both internal and external candidates. Sir
Roy will remain firmly at the helm until next summer with the unqualified
support and confidence of the Board and will deliver the business plan in the
year ahead with continued resolve and commitment.

Sir Roy said: 'I feel very privileged to have been given the opportunity to lead
Centrica from the beginning and will continue to give my absolute commitment to
the vigorous development and performance of the company over the coming year.'

Roger Carr, Centrica's Chairman, said: 'Sir Roy's vision and leadership
qualities have been a driving force in the successful development of Centrica
and in delivering significant returns to our shareholders. On behalf of the
Board, I would like to pay tribute to his unrivalled dedication and enthusiasm
for the role. He has built up an excellent management team, which will ensure
continuity and focus in delivering our future strategy under new leadership next
year.'

Enquiries:

Centrica Media Relations 01753 494085

Centrica Investor Relations 01753 494900