Directorate Change

Diploma PLC
24 January 2007


    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                                                               24 January 2007

                                  DIPLOMA PLC
                      APPOINTMENT OF NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Diploma PLC, the group of specialised international distribution businesses,
    today announces the appointment of Ian Grice (aged 53) as a Non-Executive
    Director on the Board of Diploma PLC, which is effective immediately.

    Ian is Group Chief Executive of Alfred McAlpine plc. He is a chartered
    engineer who was previously a director with John Mowlem plc where he worked
    for 17 years, after starting his career with Laing and Kier.

    Commenting on his appointment, John Rennocks, Chairman of Diploma PLC said:
    'I am delighted that Ian will be joining our Board and look forward to the
    experience he will bring to the Company'.

    There are no disclosures required under paragraph 9.6.13(2) - (6) of the
    Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.




    For further enquiries please contact:

      Nigel Lingwood, Group Finance Director        020 7448 4875




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