Board Changes

Gleeson(M J)Group PLC
11 September 2006


                                                                                 

                              MJ GLEESON GROUP PLC                              
                                   
                                BOARD CHANGES                                  
 

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Gleeson (GLE.L) announces the appointment of Ross Ancell, ACA (NZ), 53, as an
independent Non-Executive Director. His appointment is effective from 1 October
2006.

Currently, Ross Ancell is Executive Chairman and controlling shareholder of
Churngold, a groundworks, construction and recycling business; an Independent
Non-Executive Director of Galaxy Entertainment Group, a Hong Kong listed
building materials and gaming company; Non-Executive Chairman of Sedgemoor, a
provider of children's care homes; and Non-Executive Chairman Taylor Containers,
a manufacturer of wheelie bins.

Ross Ancell was previously CEO of Churngold Holdings (1996-2003), selling off
its waste management business in 2003 for £22.5m. From 2002-03, he was also
Chairman of the Environmental Services Association. From 1981-1996, he was at
George Wimpey plc, latterly as Managing Director, Wimpey Minerals, and a member
of the Group Management Board. He is a New Zealand Chartered Accountant and
holds a degree in Business Studies from Waikato University in New Zealand.

Commenting on the appointment, Dermot Gleeson, Chairman, said: 'Ross
unquestionably has the skills and experience needed to help us to develop and
implement our new corporate strategy and I am delighted that he has agreed to
join the Board.'

There are no further details to be disclosed by Ross Ancell under paragraph
9.6.13R of the Listing Rules.

Resignation of Non-Executive Director

John McKenna CEng MIStructE, 69, a Non-Executive Director since February 2001,
has resigned as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 31 October 2006.

Commenting on John McKenna's contribution to the Gleeson Board, Dermot Gleeson,
Chairman, said: 'During the last six years John has given the Board, and also a
number of our Senior Managers, a great deal of helpful advice and support and we
owe him a considerable debt of gratitude.'


Notes for Editors:

Following Ross Ancell's appointment, the Non-Executive Directors are: Dermot
Gleeson (Chairman), Ross Ancell, John McKenna (until 31 October 2006), and Eric
Stobart.


Enquiries:

M J Gleeson Group plc                                     Tel: [phone]
Dermot Gleeson (Chairman)
Paul Wallwork (Interim Chief Executive)

Bankside Consultants Limited
Charles Ponsonby/Ian Payne                                Tel: [phone]



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