Directorate Change

1 May 2008

                                 BOARD CHANGE                                  

                           RETIREMENT OF PETER WHITE                           

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc announces that Peter White, a non-executive
director, decided not to seek re-election at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
held today and has accordingly stepped down as a director at the conclusion of
the AGM.

Peter White was appointed to the Board in 1997. He served as Chairman of the
Audit Committee until November 2006.

Adrian Bellamy, Chairman of Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, commented

"The Board wishes to recognise the contribution of Peter White both to Reckitt
Benckiser and formerly to Reckitt & Colman. I thank him for his valuable
contribution and wise counsel over the years on behalf of shareholders."

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