Finance Director Appointment

Filtrona plc
10 March 2008


                        Appointment of Finance Director

Filtrona plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Crummett to the
position of Finance Director with effect from 19 March 2008. Steve is a
Chartered Accountant, having trained with Arthur Andersen after graduating from
Oxford University. Prior to joining Filtrona as Director of Corporate
Development in May 2007, he held various senior finance positions with Exel plc,
McKechnie Ltd and Logica plc.

Further to the announcement on 4 December 2007, Filtrona plc today confirms that
Steve Dryden will resign from the Board of Directors of the Company on 19 March
2008 and his employment will terminate with effect from 31 March 2008.

Commenting on the appointment, Filtrona Chief Executive Mark Harper said, 'Since
joining Filtrona, Steve Crummett has had a key role in the development of the
Company's acquisition initiatives and corporate strategy. He combines
considerable international corporate development experience with a strong
financial background and he will contribute significantly to the Board and to
the ongoing growth and development of Filtrona.'

In accordance with the Listing Rules 9.6.13 (1) Steve Crummett has advised that
he has been appointed a director of the following companies

   • Isotrak Limited - (resigned 31 July 2006)
   • Unique Logistics International Limited - (resigned 23 March 2006)
   • Unique Logistics Holdings Limited - (resigned 23 March 2006) - (Hong
     Kong Registered)

Steve Crummett confirms that there are no other details to be disclosed under
Listing Rule 9.6.13 (2) to (6)

As at the date of this announcement Steve Crummett has the following interests
in the ordinary shares of Filtrona plc.
   • Approved options under Part A of the Filtrona plc Long Term Incentive
     Plan - 12,552
   • Unapproved options under Part A of the Filtrona plc Long Term Incentive
     Plan - 60,669
   • Deferred Annual Share Bonus Plan - 29,191


Enquiries:

Filtrona plc                                          Tel: [phone]
Mark Harper, Chief Executive

Finsbury                                              Tel: [phone]
James Leviton
Gordon Simpson







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