Directorate Change

Fuller, Smith and Turner P.L.C.                        

                      Non Executive Director Appointment                       
                                                                               
                                 Lynn Fordham                                  


Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C. ("Fuller's"), London's traditional family brewer,
today announces that Lynn Fordham, Chief Executive Officer of SVG Capital, has
been appointed to the Fuller's Board as a Non Executive Director, with effect
from January 18, 2011. Lynn will join both the Remuneration and Audit
committees in addition to her seat on the Board.

Michael Turner, Chairman of Fuller's, said: "We are delighted that Lynn has
agreed to join the Board. She is a Chief Executive with a broad spectrum of
experience and I am sure she will be a great asset to the team. We are very
much looking forward to working with her.

"2011 is sure to be another challenging year for the economy but having a team
of high caliber Non Executives on the Board will ensure Fuller's is well-placed
to maintain its track record of delivering strong results."


Lynn Fordham is currently CEO of SVG Capital, a FTSE 250 private investment and
fund management business based in London. She has previously held senior
financial, strategic and operational roles at Barratt Developments P.L.C., BAA
P.L.C., Boots Group P.L.C, Man Group plc, BAT and Mobil Oil including roles
focused on audit and risk.

Pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13 (1) of the Listing Rules, it is confirmed that the
one disclosable directorship for Ms Fordham is her current directorship of SVG
Capital plc. There are no further details required to be disclosed under
paragraphs 9.6.13 (2) to (6).

ENDS

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