Appointment

Genus PLC
6 April 2001


For Immediate Release:                                           6th April 2001


                                  GENUS plc

                       APPOINTMENT OF COMPANY SECRETARY

The Board of Genus plc announces the appointment of Frank Hall as Company
Secretary with effect from 1st April 2001.  This appointment arises from the
retirement of David Fairall, who has held the position since 1994.

For further information, please contact :


Genus                                    Tel:  + 44 (0)1270 536 501

Richard Wood, Chief Executive

N M Rothschild                           Tel:   [phone]

Peter Bates

Buchanan Communications                  Tel:  + 44 (0)207 466 5000

Nicola How