Re Directorate

Severn Trent PLC
26 September 2001

Severn Trent Plc, the environmental services group, announces the appointment
of Alan Perelman (53) as Group Finance Director Designate.  He will join
Severn Trent on 1 October 2001.  He was formerly Group Finance Director of
Whitbread Plc.

Alan Perelman will succeed Alan Costin as Group Finance Director on 5 December
2001, the day after the Company's interim results are announced.  Mr Costin,
58, joined Severn Trent in May 1992; he will step down from the Board of
Severn Trent on 21 December 2001 and will remain an employee of the Company
until May 2002 to ensure a smooth transition.

Enquiries:

Robert Walker     Group Chief Executive               0121 722 4775
Peter Gavan       Director of Corporate Affairs       0121 722 4310


Notes to Editors:

Severn Trent Plc, a FTSE 100 Company, is a leading provider of water, waste
and utility services.

The group, which includes Severn Trent Water, Biffa Waste Services and Severn
Trent Services generates revenues of £1.7bn and employs more than 14,000
people across the UK, US and the rest of Europe.