Directorate Change

Elementis PLC
24 April 2008



Elementis plc - Board change

Elementis (the 'Company') announces the decision by Ken Minton to retire as a
non-executive director of the Company following the conclusion of today's 
Annual General Meeting.

Ken Minton was appointed a director of the Company in June 2005 and served as 
Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.

Bob Beeston, Chairman of Elementis, said: 'Ken's extensive experience having
served on the boards of several FTSE 250 companies both in an executive and
non-executive role, together with his in-depth knowledge of the chemical
industry, has made him a very effective member of our Board. I would like 
to thank him for the significant contribution he has made to the
success of the Company over the last three years, and wish him well in the
future.'

The following related changes to the roles and responsibilities of directors 
are also announced with immediate effect. Ian Brindle steps down as 
Chairman of the Audit Committee and is appointed Senior Independent Director. 
Chris Girling replaces him as Chairman of the Audit Committee and 
Kevin Matthews is appointed Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.

Enquiries:
Elementis plc
Wai Wong, Company Secretary     Tel: [phone]

Financial Dynamics
Andrew Dowler/Greg Quine        Tel: [phone]



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