Directorate Change

Intertek Group PLC
21 December 2005


21 December 2005, 7am (UK)

Intertek Group plc ('Intertek')

INTERTEK ANNOUNCES NEW NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Intertek is pleased to announce the appointment of Debra Rade as a Non-Executive
Director of Intertek Group plc with effect from 1 January 2006.

Debra Rade is currently a Partner in Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, a major
national US law firm, whose principal office is based in Chicago, with a London
affiliate, Katten Muchin Rosenman Cornish LLP. Debra's practice focuses
primarily on corporate governance and compliance, as well as product safety and
regulatory compliance. From 1987 to 2002, Debra worked for Underwriters
Laboratories Inc. ('UL'), a provider of product safety testing and
certification. Debra was an officer of UL, serving in various positions
including Vice President and General Counsel (appointed 1989), Senior Vice
President - Administration Operations and Chief Legal Officer (appointed 1997)
and Senior Vice President - External Affairs and Chief Administrative Officer
(appointed 2001). In addition to the legal and compliance functions, Debra had
responsibility for various operations including e-business, publications,
quality, human resources, purchasing and governmental relationships.

Under the UK Listing Rules, the Company is required to make the following
disclosure:

There are no details that are required to be disclosed as required under
paragraph LR 9.6.13 R of the UK Listing Rules in respect of Debra Rade.

Vanni Treves, Chairman said:

'I am delighted to announce the appointment of Debra to the Board. Her extensive
experience within the service industry, as well as legal and corporate
governance background, will strengthen the Board and assist in the continued
growth of Intertek. '

For further information, please contact
Bill Spencer, CFO
Telephone: [phone]           [e-mail]
Tim Lynch, Tulchan Communications
Telephone: [phone]           [e-mail]
Corporate website:                        www.intertek.com



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