Directorate Change

Volex Group PLC
20 September 2004



                               VOLEX GROUP p.l.c.

                                 Board Changes

Volex Group plc announces that it has appointed Derek Walter as Group Finance
Director with effect from October 22nd 2004, taking over from David Hudson who,
by mutual agreement, has tendered his resignation with effect from the same
date. Derek Walter will join the Company on September 27th initiating a four
week transition with David before formally assuming the Group Finance Director's
role on 22nd October.

Derek (56) has worked as Group Finance Director with a number of multi-national
companies, including most recently with Pressac Group plc, Braemar Seascope
Group plc and Scapa Group plc. He brings a wealth of experience to the Volex
Group as it emerges from three years of difficult trading and moves to a return
of growth in revenues and operating profitability.

The board would like to thank David for his contribution and dedication during
his 14 years service with the Group and to wish him success in his future
career.

Dominick J. Molloy
Chairman 20th September 2004

Notes:

(i) Derek Walter has held the following directorships of public companies in the
last 5 years, but as at the date of this announcement no longer holds these or
any other such directorships -

        Pressac Group plc (2003 -2004)
        Braemar Seascope Group plc (2000 - 2002)
        Scapa Group plc (1993 - 1999)

(ii) The Group confirms that there is nothing further to report under paragraph
6.F.2(b) to (g) of the Listing Rules

For further information please contact:

Volex Group p.l.c.                                            Tel: [phone]
Dom Molloy, Chairman
John Corcoran, Group Chief Executive

Weber Shandwick Square Mile                                  Tel: [phone]
Chris Lynch/Josh Royston



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