Board Appointment

Brown (N.) Group PLC
02 July 2003



2nd July 2003


                                N Brown Group plc

                                Board Appointment


N Brown Group plc announces the appointment of Mike Bullas as an Executive
Director with effect from Monday 7th July 2003.


Mike Bullas, who recently joined the group as Merchandise Director, has had a
very successful career in home shopping and retail and most recently was the
Trading Director of The Peacock Group plc.


The Board confirms that no other disclosures need to be made under Rule 16.4 of
the Listing Rules in respect of this appointment.


N Brown Group plc also announces the resignation of Robert Youngjohns as a
Non-Executive Director with effect from today. Robert Youngjohns was recently
promoted to Executive Vice-President of Global Sales at Sun MicroSystems in
California, USA. As a consequence he has reluctantly informed us of his decision
to step down from the Board. The Board wishes to thank Robert for his
considerable contribution.



Sir David Alliance, Chairman, said

'We are extremely pleased that Mike Bullas has agreed to join the Board. His
considerable retail expertise and experience will be a tremendous asset to the
Board and to the group.'









For further information please contact:

N Brown Group plc                              Tel: [phone]
Alan White, Chief Executive

Gavin Anderson & Company                       Tel: [phone]
Neil Bennett
Louisa Hollins







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