Directorate Change

BAE SYSTEMS PLC
01 July 2004

Sir Richard Evans retires from the Board of BAE Systems plc

As previously announced, Sir Richard Evans has retired from the Board of BAE
Systems plc and as Chairman of the Company. Dick Olver succeeds him as Chairman
with effect from today.

Sir Richard will continue to support the Company in an advisory capacity.

Dick Olver said today:

'Sir Richard Evans has made an immense contribution to this Company and all at
BAE Systems wish him well following his retirement from the Board. He is a
highly respected individual in the global aerospace and defence industry and I
am pleased that he has agreed to continue to assist us with our customer
relationships in a number of important overseas markets.'



1 July 2004







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