New Non-Executive Director

Johnson Matthey PLC
30 May 2007







               For release at 7.00 am on Wednesday 30th May 2007



              Johnson Matthey Appoints New Non-Executive Director



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



Dorothy Thompson, aged 46, is currently Chief Executive of Drax Group plc. Mrs
Thompson joined the board of Drax Group plc as Chief Executive in 2005. Prior to
joining Drax she was head of the European business of the global power
generation firm, InterGen.  First starting her career in banking she has had
senior management roles in the UK, Asia and Africa.



There are no other disclosures required in respect of Dorothy Thompson 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 Dorothy Thompson to the board of Johnson Matthey.
Dorothy has a wealth of experience in the energy sector as well as in Asia and
Africa. I look forward to her contribution to the work of the board.'



Enquiries:

Ian Godwin         Director, IR and Corporate Communications      020 7269 8410


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