Appoints Endoscopy President

Smith & Nephew Plc
22 September 2003

SMITH & NEPHEW APPOINTS ENDOSCOPY PRESIDENT



22 September 2003



Smith & Nephew plc today announces the appointment of Jim Taylor as President of
its Endoscopy business.



Mr Taylor, 47, joined Smith & Nephew in 2000 as a Group Director responsible for
25 country markets for the Orthopaedics, Endoscopy and Wound Management
businesses.  He is a current member of the Smith & Nephew Group Executive
Committee.



Mr Taylor, who will be based at Endoscopy Division headquarters in Andover,
Massachusetts, has wide executive experience in the medical devices arena and a
strong background in global business operations.  His experience encompasses
several roles at DePuy, including President of DePuy International, as well as
positions in the automotive industry.



He replaces former divisional president Ron Sparks, who left the company earlier
this month to take over as Chief Executive Officer of UTI Corporation in
Philadelphia.



Smith & Nephew Chief Executive Chris O'Donnell said 'Jim Taylor has
consistently shown leadership and strong results in building Smith & Nephew's
international business.  He understands the Endoscopy sector well and I have
every confidence that he will be a strong leader for this business.'



Enquiries:


Smith & Nephew
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Corporate Affairs Director

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