Appointment

Smiths Group PLC
10 September 2003

Wednesday, 10th September 2003

Smiths appoints Lord Robertson as non-executive

Smiths Group today announced the appointment of the Right Honourable Lord
Robertson of Port Ellen as a non-executive director, with effect from 15
February 2004.  Lord Robertson, who was UK Secretary of State for Defence from
1997 to 1999, steps down from his current role, as Secretary General of NATO, at
the end of this year.

Commenting on the appointment, Keith Orrell-Jones, chairman of Smiths said; 'I
am delighted to welcome George to the Smiths board.  His experience both in
government and in international affairs will be of great benefit to the company
as it continues to expand in global markets.'

Smiths Group has market-leading positions in aerospace systems, detection
systems, medical devices, mechanical seals, and interconnect products.

For further information, visit www.smiths-group.com

Enquiries :

Media: Bernard Carey: 020 8457 8403     Investors: Russell Plumley 020 8457 8203

Caroline Harris: 020 8457 8306          GSM: 07771 973019

Notes to Editors

For full cv and current photography of Lord Robertson, visit www.nato.int/cv/
secgen/robert-e.htm


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