Directorate Change

Burberry Group PLC
15 November 2005


15 November 2005. Burberry Group plc announces that Brian Blake, Group President
and Chief Operating Officer, has resigned as a director of the Company for
family reasons.

Since joining Burberry in June 2004, Mr Blake's primary focus has been global
oversight of the Company's wholesale, retail and licensing businesses. Mr Blake
will make himself available to the Group through to the end of December 31 2005
in order to help ensure an orderly transition.

John Peace, Chairman, said, 'Brian has been a valued member of the Board.
Brian's contribution to our global operations has been significant. He will
leave the business having further strengthened the management team on the ground
in Asia and other emerging markets.' Mr Peace continued, 'On behalf of everyone
at Burberry I would like to thank him warmly and wish him every success in the
future.'

Burberry, the international luxury brand, which is headquartered in London and
listed on the London Stock Exchange was founded in 1856.


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