Appointment

Carphone Warehouse Group PLC 2 April 2001 2 April 2001 For immediate release The Carphone Warehouse Group PLC PLC board changes The Carphone Warehouse Group PLC today announces the appointment of Jim Dale, Chairman of The Carphone Warehouse Insurance Limited as an executive director of the Board with effect from 9.00am on 30 March 2001. The Group also announces that Nigel Spray, Managing Director of the Group's Wireless Internet Portfolio will step down from the Board with effect from 9.00am on 30 March 2001 to focus and develop the Group's Wireless Internet investments. Jim Dale joined the Group in January 1997. He is a qualified chartered accountant and is responsible for management of the Group's insurance operations. Nigel Spray will be leaving the board to focus on the development of the Group's Wireless Internet Portfolio to take it into a new round of funding and establish it as an independent global wireless internet fund with third party investors. Charles Dunstone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said: 'I am delighted to welcome Jim to the Board. Jim has expertly built and grown the insurance business across Europe over the last four years. His Group experience coupled with his accountancy expertise will be a great asset. 'I am grateful for Nigel's valuable contribution to the board and I am pleased he will be able to build on the success of our Wireless Internet Portfolio and establish it as an independent global fund at the forefront of wireless development.' Further information: Charles Dunstone 0208 896 5573 / 07771 868 601 Tristia Clarke www.carphonewarehouse.com

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