New Non-Executive Director

Johnson Matthey PLC
16 April 2007



  
                For release at 9.00 am Monday 16th April 2007

              Johnson Matthey Appoints New Non-Executive Director


Johnson Matthey Plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Roney as a
non-executive director of the company with effect from 1st June 2007.

Michael Roney, aged 52, is currently Chief Executive of Bunzl plc. Mr Roney
joined the board of Bunzl plc in 2003 as a non-executive director and was
appointed Chief Executive in 2005. Prior to joining Bunzl plc, Mr Roney had an
extensive career at the Goodyear Tire And Rubber Co holding a number of senior
general management positions with responsibilities in Latin America and then
Asia before moving to Europe to become President of their Eastern Europe, Middle
East and Africa region and subsequently Chief Executive Officer of Goodyear
Dunlop Tires Europe BV.

There are no other disclosures required in respect of Michael Roney pursuant to
Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the Financial Services Authority.

Commenting on the appointment, Sir John Banham, Chairman of Johnson Matthey,
said:

'I am delighted to welcome Michael Roney to the board of Johnson Matthey.
Michael has many years of experience of international business and I look
forward to his contribution to the work of the board.'


Enquiries:


Ian Godwin         Director, IR and Corporate Communications 020 7269 8410





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