Retirement of Director

Johnson,Matthey PLC
3 April 2002





                                 For immediate release, Wednesday 3rd April 2002





Johnson Matthey Announces Retirement of Director and subsequent Board Changes


Johnson Matthey Plc announces that Graham Titcombe will retire as a director of
the company on 24th September 2002 after 42 years service, including 12 years as
a main board director.


Having held a succession of senior management positions with the company in both
the UK and overseas, Mr Titcombe was appointed as an Executive Director of
Johnson Matthey in November 1990. He was appointed Managing Director, Precious
Metals and Catalytic Systems in March 1994 and Managing Director, Precious
Metals Division in September 1995. In January 1999 he was appointed Group
Managing Director, reflecting his role as the company's senior operational
executive director with both Precious Metals Division and Colours & Coatings
Division reporting to him.



With effect from 1st August 2002, Neil Carson will take over board level
responsibility for Precious Metals Division in addition to his current
responsibility for Catalysts & Chemicals Division. Also with effect from 1st
August 2002, David Morgan will assume board responsibility for Colours &
Coatings Division and the company's Central Research activities.



Commenting on Graham Titcombe's retirement, Michael Miles, Chairman of Johnson
Matthey said: ' Graham has made a major contribution to Johnson Matthey during
his long and distinguished career with the company. On behalf of the board I
would like to thank him for all his hard work and wish him the very best for a
long and happy retirement.'


Enquiries:
John Sheldrick, Group Finance Director                           020 7269 8438
Ian Godwin, Group Corporate Communications Manager               020 7269 8410





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