Directorate Change

Volex Group PLC
24 January 2008



                                Volex Group plc

                              DIRECTORATE CHANGES

The Board of Volex Group plc (the 'Company') today announces the appointment of
Chris Geoghegan as an independent non-executive director and the retirement of
Dimitri Goulandris from his position as a non-executive director. Both changes
are effective from 1 March 2008.

Chris Geoghegan will be a member of the audit, remuneration and nomination
committees.

Chris Geoghegan, 53, was until 31 December 2007 the group executive director of
BAE Systems plc, responsible for all European joint ventures; the company's
commercial aerospace interests as well as the UK wholly owned electronics
business and shared services. He is also chairman of Hampson Industries plc and
a non-executive director of Kier Group plc. Chris is a Fellow of the Royal
Aeronautical Society and was previously President of the Society of British
Aerospace Companies.

Commenting on the Board changes, Richard Arkle, Chairman said:
'I am very much looking forward to welcoming Chris to the Board. His
considerable knowledge of the military and aerospace industry, together with his
operating and international experience, will add a valuable dimension to the
Board.

The recent appointments of Chris Geoghegan and Mike McTighe will both strengthen
and complement the existing Board of directors with their valuable insight and
knowledge of the key and strategic market segments of the Volex Group.

Dimitri Goulandris joined the Board in May 2006 and I would like to thank
Dimitri for his valued contribution to the Board and the dedication and
commitment he has demonstrated throughout.'

Save as set out in this announcement, there is no information to be disclosed
pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13 R paragraphs (2) to (6).

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Volex Group plc 01925 830 101

Heejae Chae, Group Chief Executive
Ian Degnan, Group Finance Director


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