Directorate Change

Johnson Matthey Plc                              

                                 Board Changes                                 

Johnson Matthey Plc announces that Michael Roney, a non-executive director,
Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Management Development and
Remuneration Committee, has decided to retire from the board in July 2014
having served as a non-executive director for seven years.

Michael was appointed a non-executive director in June 2007 and Senior
Independent Director and Chairman of the Management Development and
Remuneration Committee in July 2011.

Commenting on Michael's decision to step down from the Board, Tim Stevenson,
Chairman of Johnson Matthey, said:

"Michael has been a strong and very effective non-executive director for
Johnson Matthey over a sustained period. His deep commercial experience and
pragmatic approach will be much missed by his colleagues on the board".

Michael will retire from the board with effect from the close of the company's
Annual General Meeting on 23rd July 2014. Alan Ferguson, a non-executive
director and Chairman of the Audit Committee, will be appointed to the role of
Senior Independent Director. Dorothy Thompson, a non-executive director, will
be appointed as chair of the Management Development and Remuneration Committee.

Enquiries:

Sally Jones          Director, IR and Corporate Communications    020 7269 8407
                                                                               
Howard Lee           HeadLand                                     020 7367 5225

28 April 2014