Directorate Change

Marshalls PLC
16 April 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

16 April 2003

Marshalls Plc - Directorate


Marshalls plc announces that Mr J W Footman will be retiring as a Non-Executive
Director at the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting to be held on
28 May 2003.

Mr Footman was appointed to the Board in 1996 after retiring as a director of
Wolseley plc.  He has served two terms as a Non-Executive Director of Marshalls
plc.  In accordance with best practice, and the recommendations of the Higgs
Report, he will not therefore be standing for re-election.  His detailed
knowledge of the Industry and contribution to the Board will also be missed.
The process of seeking a replacement for Mr Footman is already underway.


Enquiries:

Christopher Burnett, Chairman Marshalls Plc               01484 438900

Sarah Tovey, Brunswick Group                             0207 404 5959



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