Directorate Change

Centrica PLC
                  Centrica appoints new Group Finance Director

Centrica plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Luff as an Executive
Director of the Company and its new Group Finance Director. The appointment is
effective from 1st March 2007. Nick Luff joins Centrica from the Peninsular &
Oriental Steam Navigation Company ('P&O') where he was Chief Financial Officer
prior to its takeover by DP World.

Previously, Mr Luff was the Chief Financial Officer of P&O Princess Cruises plc
and has held a number of other senior financial roles at P&O having qualified as
a chartered accountant at KPMG. He replaces Phil Bentley who, as already
announced, moves to become Managing Director of British Gas.

Roger Carr, Chairman of Centrica said:

'The Board are delighted to have appointed Nick who brings a wealth of high
level experience as a financial manager from an international business. He
completes the formation of a revitalised, high-calibre team under Sam Laidlaw to
lead Centrica in strengthening its role as an international player in the global
energy market in the years ahead.

Nick Luff said:

'I feel privileged to be joining Centrica at such an important time in its
development and when the issue of energy is high up the global agenda. I look
forward to bringing my own international experience to bear in helping the
Company meet its challenges and capitalise on the strong platform that has been
built in the UK, Europe and North America.'

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Enquiries:
Centrica Media Relations: 01753 494085
Centrica Investor Relations: 01753 494900
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Notes to Editors

1. Nick Luff is a non-executive director of QinetiQ Group plc, the defence
technology and security company.

2. There are no other disclosures under paragraph 9.6.13R (2) - (6) of the
Listing Rules pursuant to this announcement.