Board Appointment

Bunzl PLC
21 May 2003

                                                                     21 May 2003



                     BUNZL APPOINTS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


Bunzl plc, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, is pleased to
announce the appointment of Mr Michael Roney as a non-executive director with
effect from 1 June 2003. Mr Roney is President of Goodyear's European operations
based in Brussels. Prior to assuming his present role, Mr Roney was President of
Goodyear's Eastern European, African and Middle Eastern businesses after holding
a number of senior general management positions within Goodyear throughout Asia
and South America. Mr Roney is a US citizen and both a CPA and an MBA.

Commenting on the appointment, Anthony Habgood, Chairman of Bunzl, said:

'Michael has had a highly successful international career and brings great
experience of distribution, retailing and manufacturing operations around the
world. We are delighted to welcome him to the Board.'


Enquiries:

Bunzl plc:                                        Finsbury:
Anthony Habgood, Chairman                         Roland Rudd
David Williams, Finance Director                  Morgan Bone
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