Re Directorate

MFI Furniture Group PLC
24 May 2001


MFI Furniture Group Plc
Appointment of Non-Executive Director

MFI Furniture Group Plc, the UK's leading retailer and manufacturer of
kitchens and bedrooms, announces that it has appointed Lesley Knox as a non-
executive director.

Lesley Knox, 47, is a founder director of British Linen Advisers, a
specialist corporate finance adviser focussing on growth companies.

Previously, she was Head of Institutional Asset Management and then Group
Director at Kleinwort Benson.  She joined the Corporate Finance Division of
Kleinwort Benson in 1981 and has advised many domestic and international
clients on strategic issues.

Lesley is non-executive director of a number of companies, including Bank
of Scotland, Dawson International and Cedar Group.

Commenting on the appointment, Ian Peacock, Chairman of MFI, said:

'I am delighted to welcome Lesley Knox to the board.  MFI has set out a
clear path for growth and Lesley's strong strategic and financial
credentials will provide valuable support and further strengthen the board.
We look forward to working with her.'



Enquiries:

Susan Gilchrist / Katya Wright         Brunswick          020 7404 5959


Notes to editors:

A photograph of Lesley Knox is available upon request


Board of MFI Furniture Group Plc
Following this appointment, the directors of MFI Furniture Group Plc are:

Ian Peacock, non-executive chairman
John Hancock, chief executive officer
Martin Clifford-King, finance director
Mark Horgan, director of customer and strategy
Matthew Ingle, business development director
Gordon Macdonald, chief operating officer
Bob Wilson, supply and purchasing director
Tony De Nunzio, non-executive director
Peter Wallis, non-executive director
Lesley Knox, non-executive director