Directorate Change

Victrex PLC
03 September 2002






3rd September 2002



                                  Victrex plc

                                 Board Changes



Victrex plc announces the appointment of Blair Souder to the Board as Commercial
Director with effect from 16th September 2002.



Mr Souder has over fifteen years experience in the global plastics industry-
covering technical, manufacturing and marketing positions.  He has had a highly
successful career with GE Plastics in a number of senior marketing roles where,
currently, he is Global Marketing Director for Emerging Markets.



Mr Souder (aged 39) is an American citizen.  He has a degree in chemical
engineering and an MBA.



David Hummel, Chief Executive of Victrex plc, welcomed Blair Souder to the Board
saying:



'My Board colleagues and I look forward to having Blair as part of the team.
With his wide ranging commercial and technical experience, he is well placed to
progress the commercial strategy of our business around the world.'



There are no matters to be disclosed in accordance with paragraph 16.4 of the
Listing Rules of the UKLA.



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For further information please contact:


Victrex plc

Peter Warry, Chairman                                        01253 897700

David Hummel, Chief Executive

Hogarth Partnership Limited

Nick Denton / Tom Leatherbarrow                              0207 357 9477



Victrex plc is an innovative, world-leading, high performance materials group.
It has manufacturing plants and research facilities in the UK, and sales and
distribution centres serving over 30 countries worldwide. It is the sole
manufacturer of PEEK(TM) polymer.



PEEK(TM) polymer is a high performance thermoplastic with a unique combination of
properties, which include exceptional chemical, wear, electrical and temperature
resistance, as well as dimensional stability and numerous processing
capabilities. These properties enable engineers to produce cost-effective
designs for critical applications in such diverse markets as the industrial,
automotive, electronics, aerospace, medical and food sectors.




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