Directorate Change

Filtrona plc
31 May 2006



Filtrona plc


Appointment of Non-Executive Director


Filtrona plc ('Filtrona') announces the appointment to its Board as a
Non-executive Director, with effect from 1 June 2006, of Warren Knowlton,
currently Chief Executive of Morgan Crucible plc.


In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.13 (1), Warren Knowlton has advised that he
has been appointed a director of the following companies -


Morgan Crucible plc

Smith & Nephew plc

Pilkington plc (resigned July 2002)

Smith & Nephew Group Ltd (resigned September 2003)


Warren Knowlton confirms that there are no other details to be disclosed under
Listing Rule 9.6.13 (2) to (6).


Warren Knowlton has an interest in 7,500 ordinary shares in Filtrona plc,
representing 0.003% of the current issued share capital of the Company.


Jeff Harris, Chairman of Filtrona plc, commented 'I am very pleased to welcome
Warren to the Board. His extensive international industrial experience will be a
highly valuable asset in assisting Filtrona to continue on its strategic
development path.'


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Name of contact and telephone number for queries:


Filtrona plc 01908 359 100

Mark Harper, Chief Executive

Steve Dryden, Finance Director


Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making this
notification:


Shanny Looi - Deputy Company Secretary


Date of Notification:


31 May 2006



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