Directorate Change

Kingfisher PLC
25 October 2006

Kingfisher today announces (25th October 2006) that Mrs. Margaret Salmon, who
has been a Non-Executive Director of Kingfisher for nine years, is retiring from
the Board on 8th December 2006.





Peter Jackson, Kingfisher's Chairman, said: 'During her nine years of service
Margaret helped steer Kingfisher through significant change.  We will miss her
contribution, dedication and humour.'





Enquiries:


Ian Harding, Group Communications Director                                           020 7644 1029

Nigel Cope, Head of Communications                                                   020 7644 1030



Sarah Gerrand, Head of Investor Relations                                            020 7644 1032



Further copies of this announcement can be downloaded from www.kingfisher.com
or by application to: The Company Secretary, Kingfisher plc, 3 Sheldon Square,
London, W2 6PX.



Company Profile



Kingfisher plc is Europe's leading home improvement retail group and the third
largest in the world, with over 680 stores in 11 countries in Europe and Asia.
Its main retail brands are B&Q, Castorama, Brico Depot and Screwfix Direct.
Kingfisher also has a 21% interest in, and strategic alliance with, Hornbach,
Germany's leading DIY Warehouse retailer, with over 120 stores in Germany and
seven neighbouring countries.


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