Appointment

Johnson Service Group PLC
22 April 2002



                                                                   22 April 2002





                           JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP PLC

                      APPOINTMENT OF GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE



Johnson Service Group PLC, one of the largest textile rental operators and the
leading drycleaning company in Britain, announces the appointment of Stuart
Graham, aged 47, as Chief Executive, with effect from 1 June 2002.



Stuart Graham, who is currently Group Chief Operating Officer of ISS A/S ('ISS
'), replaces Richard Zerny who, as previously announced, retires on 30 April
2002.  ISS, a Danish company listed on the Copenhagen and London Stock
Exchanges, is one of the world's largest facility services providers with some
270,000 employees worldwide and revenue in excess of US$4bn.  Mr Graham joined
ISS in 1990.  He has been a member of its three man Executive Board of
Management since 1997 and Group Chief Operating Officer since 2000.  Prior to
joining ISS he worked with Lonrho and subsequently for Brengreen and BET.



John Hancox, Chairman of Johnson Service Group, said:

'Stuart has a strong track record and wide international experience in the
business support services sector.   We are delighted that he is joining the
Group and the Board looks forward to working with him on the next stage of the
Group's development.'



Commenting on his appointment, Stuart Graham said:

'I am pleased to be joining Johnson Service Group PLC as Chief Executive.  The
Group has an excellent reputation, a good record and offers an exciting
opportunity.  I look forward to taking up my position in June.'



Johnson Service Group PLC confirms that there are no details which fall to be
disclosed under paragraph 16.4 of the UKLA Listing Rules.



A detailed biography of Stuart Graham is available on request.



Enquiries:            Mike Sutton, Finance Director, Johnson Service Group PLC

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                      Michael Sandler, Hudson Sandler

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