CEO Appointment

St. James's Place PLC
29 May 2007




                      CEO APPOINTMENT AT ST. JAMES'S PLACE



St. James's Place plc ('SJP'), the wealth management group, is delighted to
announce the appointment of David Bellamy, the Group's Managing Director over
the last five years, as its Chief Executive with immediate effect.


David took over responsibility for the day to day running of the Group,
following the departure of the previous CEO, earlier this year.  His appointment
follows a thorough search process conducted by the Nomination Committee, chaired
by Michael Sorkin, the Senior Independent Non Executive Director.


Mike Wilson, Chairman, said:


'Our decision to appoint David is a reflection of the Board's confidence in his
experience and proven management ability. David has been with St James's Place
since the Group's inception 15 years ago.  He is highly thought of both
internally and externally.'


David Bellamy, Chief Executive, said:


'I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead St James's Place. We have an
excellent and very experienced management team and I look forward to working
with them to continue to grow the business.'

Enquiries


Mike Wilson, Chairman, St James's Place         Tel: [phone]
Anita Scott, Brunswick                          Tel: [phone]










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