Directorate Change

Burberry Group PLC
20 June 2007


BURBERRY GROUP PLC - DIRECTORATE CHANGE

In keeping with the transition plans announced last year, Burberry Group plc,
the global luxury business, announces that Rose Marie Bravo, Vice-Chairman, will
be stepping down from the Board with effect 1 July 2007.

Ms Bravo served as Chief Executive from 1997 until 1 July 2006 when Angela
Ahrendts was appointed Chief Executive and Ms Bravo assumed the role of
Vice-Chairman.

John Peace, Chairman commented 'I would like to thank Rose Marie for her
tremendous contribution as Chief Executive and for ensuring such a smooth
transition over the past twelve months in her role as Vice-Chairman'.

Rose Marie Bravo said 'I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of Burberry over the
past ten years and I am confident that Angela and her team will continue to lead
Burberry to even greater success'.


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