Re: Appointment

Grainger PLC 01 May 2007 1 May 2007 GRAINGER STRENGTHENS BOARD WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF HENRY PITMAN AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Grainger plc ("Grainger"), the UK's largest quoted residential property owner and trader with a market capitalisation of approximately £850m, today announces that it has further strengthened its Board with the appointment of a new independent non-executive director with immediate effect. Henry Pitman, 44, with a background in property, brings significant commercial and services experience to further diversify the breadth and depth of the non-executives on Grainger's Board. He is currently Chief Executive of Tribal Group plc, a company he founded in September 1999. Tribal is a leading UK provider of consulting and professional support services, helping a wide range of clients - over 2,500 in the public sector alone - to improve the quality of their services to customers. Tribal is a leading consultancy in the social housing market, working with Registered Social Landlords and Local Authorities. Henry announced on 25 April 2007 that he will be standing down as Chief Executive with effect from 4 June 2007 to become a non-executive director. Prior to this, he was managing director of JHP Group Limited, a UK vocational training and business services company, which he joined in 1995. From 1990 to 1995 he worked for the Property Corporation of South Africa, gaining extensive property experience. Robin Broadhurst, Chairman of Grainger, said: "We are delighted to welcome Henry onto Grainger's Board. His breadth of experience in a service focused business combined with his property expertise will prove invaluable. We believe that he will make a considerable contribution to Grainger's ambitious plans over the coming years." Rupert Dickinson, Chief Executive of Grainger, added: "The last eighteen months have seen a significant shift, both in the residential diversification of Grainger's business activities and in the interest of institutional investors in residential property. "The launch of Gres:1, its acquisition of the £205m Ability Portfolio, and our commitment to a co-investment model is proving a logical and well-timed complement to our core portfolio of regulated properties, which we also extended in March through the off-market acquisition of a £15m portfolio. Grainger's reputation, management infrastructure, service delivery and network of contacts will continue to play an important role, so Henry's skills should prove invaluable at this exciting time in Grainger's evolution." Henry Pitman is considered independent on appointment under the provisions of the Combined Code. Although related to the Dickinson family, there are no close ties between him and the current or former directors of Grainger. Henry will become a member of the audit committee with immediate effect. No further details remain to be disclosed as required under LR 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority. Ends Contact: Grainger plc: Rupert Dickinson Tel: +44 (0) 20 7795 4700 Andrew Cunningham Tel: +44 (0) 191 261 1819 Financial Dynamics: Stephanie Highett / Dido Laurimore Tel: +44 (0) 20 7831 3113 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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