Directorate Change

Man Group plc
27 July 2007


27 July 2007

Board changes

Man today announces that following completion of the IPO of MF Global, Harvey
McGrath has indicated his wish to retire from the Man Group plc Board at the
time of the Group's Interim Results in November 2007. In order to facilitate an
orderly transition, he will stand down as Chairman with effect from 1 September
2007, and Jon Aisbitt, currently an independent non-executive Director of the
Company, will become Chairman of the Man Group plc Board at that time.

Also on 1 September, Phillip Colebatch and Patrick O'Sullivan will be joining
the Board of the Company as non-executive Directors.

Peter Clarke, Group Chief Executive of Man Group, said:
'I would like to thank Harvey for his long service at Man and his contribution
to the strong growth we have enjoyed over many years. The IPO of MF Global
represents the successful execution of our strategy to focus on our position as
market leading alternative investment manager. As the Group continues to expand
its presence in this market, I am pleased to welcome Jon to the Chairmanship of
the Group at such an important phase in our development. I would also like to
welcome two new Directors onto the Board, who bring with them considerable
knowledge and experience of international markets.'

Harvey McGrath, Chairman of Man Group, said:
'It has been a privilege to have spent the last twenty seven years with Man, and
as Group Chief Executive and then Chairman to have played a key role in the
successful development of the business. The Group today has a unique market
position with strong growth prospects, and I am confident that under Jon's
leadership, Peter and the enlarged Board will continue to deliver significant
value for our shareholders.'

Phillip Colebatch is a non-executive director of Insurance Australia Group and
Lend Lease Corporation. He has previously been a member of the Executive Boards
of Swiss Reinsurance Company and Credit Suisse Group.

Patrick O'Sullivan, a chartered accountant, is a non-executive director of
Collins Stewart plc and Chairman of the Group Management Board and Chief Growth
Officer at Zurich Financial Services Group.

Enquiries

Man Group plc
Peter Clarke         020 7144 1000
David Browne

Merlin Financial     020 7653 6620
Paul Downes          07900 244888
Lachlan Johnston     07989 304356


Notes to editors
About Man
Man Group plc is a leading global provider of alternative investment products
and solutions.  

The Group employs around 1,500 people in 13 countries, with key centres in
London and Pfaeffikon (Switzerland). Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock
Exchange (EMG) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

About Jon Aisbitt
A chartered accountant, Jon Aisbitt was appointed a non-executive Director in
August 2003. He was a Partner and Managing Director in the Investment Banking
Division of Goldman Sachs and has over 20 years' experience in international
corporate finance. He is a non-executive director of Ocean Rig ASA, listed on
the Oslo Exchange. He is a Member of the Nomination, Remuneration, and the Audit
and Risk Committees, and became Chairman of the latter in June 2007.

About Phillip Colebatch
Phillip Colebatch was most recently a member of the Executive Board and Group
Executive Director and Division Head, Capital Management & Advisory, at Swiss
Reinsurance Company. Prior to that he was a member of the Executive Board of
Credit Suisse Group, and previously held various positions with Citicorp/
Citibank. He is a non-executive director of Insurance Australia Group and Lend
Lease Corporation. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Harvard, an
MSc from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a BSc and BEng Electronics
from the University of Adelaide.

About Patrick O'Sullivan
A chartered accountant, Patrick O'Sullivan is Chairman of the Group Management
Board and Chief Growth Officer at Zurich Financial Services Group and was
previously Group Finance Director. Prior to that, he has held various positions
at major financial institutions including BZW, GE Capital, Goldman Sachs and
Bank of America. He is a non-executive director of Collins Stewart plc and COFRA
Holding AG. A fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland, he
holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and a BSc from Trinity College,
Dublin.






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