Directorate Change

BAE SYSTEMS PLC
27 March 2006

Board Change





The Rt Hon Michael Portillo is standing down from the Board of BAE Systems at
the conclusion of the Company's AGM to be held on 4 May 2006.



Mr Portillo has decided to stand down because of problems that might arise from
his other work as a political journalist.



Mr Portillo commented in his letter of resignation that in his work in the media
it is important to him to be able to speak freely and on any topic.  There is a
danger that his views might be thought to represent the position of the Company,
or alternatively be thought to be at variance with the Company's views.  Having
considered the problem carefully he believes that it can only be resolved by
standing down from the Board.



Michael Portillo joined the Board in September 2002 and since has become a
regular political commentator on the BBC television programme This Week and he
also writes a column in The Sunday Times.



Michael Portillo said: 'I have greatly enjoyed serving on the Board of BAE
Systems and would like to congratulate the Company on its achievements.'



Dick Olver, Chairman of BAE Systems, commented:  'We truly benefited from Mr
Portillo's presence on the Board and from his long political experience.  We are
sorry that his other work makes it difficult for him to continue with us and we
wish him well.'



27 March 2006


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