Directorate change Director Appointment

The Board of St James's Place plc ("SJP") is pleased to announce the appointment of David Lamb, Group Business
Development Director as an executive director of SJP with immediate effect.

David, 50, a qualified Actuary, joined the Group in 1992 with responsibility for developing the Group's product range.
During his time at SJP he has led the Group's technical product areas and was promoted to Group Business Development
Director in December 2001 where his responsibilities have included developing and expanding the Company's wealth
management products and services.  He is also a member of the Investment Committee that oversees the Company's
successful investment management approach.

David currently holds no other executive or non-executive directorships of listed companies.

Chairman of SJP, Mike Wilson commented:
"David has made an excellent contribution to the success of St. James's Place and his appointment will further
strengthen the Board".

SJP confirms there is no other information to be disclosed under the requirements of Listing Rule 9.6.13R in relation to
this appointment.

Enquiries

Mike Wilson, Chairman, St James's Place     Tel: [phone]
Margaret Dinan, Brunswick               Tel: [phone]

www.sjp.co.uk

END 3 December 2007