Directorate Change

Associated British Foods PLC
30 March 2005

30 March 2005


                          Associated British Foods plc


On 1st April 2005 George G. Weston will take up the position of Chief Executive
of Associated British Foods plc. He will stand down from his position as Deputy
Chairman of the Company at that time.


                      This information is provided by RNS
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange