Board Change

WPP Group PLC
30 June 2006


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                               30 June 2006


                             WPP GROUP PLC ("WPP")


Mr Howard Paster has stepped down from the WPP Group plc Board with effect from
27 June 2006.

Mr Paster continues in his operational role as the Group's Executive Vice
President, WPP Public Relations & public affairs.

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Contact:

Feona McEwan, WPP                                                [phone]
www.wpp.com.
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