Director Declaration

IMI PLC
03 November 2003

3 November 2003



The Secretary

The Stock Exchange


Dear Sir


Regulatory Announcement - Pursuant to Listing Rule 16.4

Mr T Gateley's appointment as a Non-executive Director of IMI plc, which was
announced on 23 October 2003, became effective on 1 November 2003 and the
following information is provided pursuant to paragraphs 16.4(a) and (b) of the
Financial Services Authority's Listing Rules.

16.4(a)         -     Other public company directorships

                -     Current


                        • None


                -     Previous (within the last 5 years)


                        • Pressac plc


                        • United Assurance plc


16.4(b)         There are no details to be disclosed pursuant to this provision.


Yours sincerely




John O'Shea

IMI Company Secretary/Solicitor


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