Directorate Change

Sirdar PLC
1 July 2004



                                                                   1st July 2004



                             Sirdar PLC ('Sirdar')



                   Appointment of new non-executive director



The board of Sirdar announces the appointment of a new non-executive director,
Steve Harrison, 47, with immediate effect.



Steve is an engineer by profession and has 15 years experience at both executive
and non-executive director levels. He is currently non-executive director of
five venture capital backed manufacturing companies including one based in
France. Steve will assume the role of senior independent non-executive director.



Commenting on the appointment, Duncan Verity, Sirdar group chief executive,
said: 'Steve is an experienced non-executive director in the manufacturing
sector and is highly regarded for his particular skills in turnaround situations
and strategic planning. I believe that he will make a significant contribution
to the board.'



Steve Harrison said: 'I am looking forward to working with Duncan Verity and his
team in addressing the challenges facing the group.'





Sirdar PLC                     01924 371 501



Duncan Verity, group chief executive

Kevin Henry, group finance director



Note:



In accordance with paragraph 16.4 of the Listing Rules, Steve Harrison has not
been a director of any publicly quoted company in the past 5 years and there is
no information to be disclosed under paragraph 6F2(b) to (g).


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