Non-Executive Director

Man Group plc
25 March 2004

25 March 2004

Man Group appoints Jonathan Nicholls as non-executive Director

Man Group plc today announces the appointment of Jonathan Nicholls to the Board
of Directors of the Company as an independent non-executive Director with effect
from 24 March 2004. He will be a member of the Audit and Risk, Remuneration and
Nomination Committees.

Jonathan Nicholls joined Hanson PLC in 1996 as Group Treasurer. He was appointed
to the position of Finance Director of Hanson in June 1998. He previously worked
for Abbey National plc where he held several treasury and financial roles.

There are no details to be disclosed under paragraph 6.F.2 (b) to (g) of the
Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.

Harvey McGrath, Chairman of the Man Group, today said:

'We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Nicholls to the Board. He brings with him
extensive business experience and we look forward to the benefit of his
expertise.'


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Notes to Editors

About Man Group plc
Man Group plc is a leading global provider of alternative investment products
and solutions as well as one of the world's largest futures brokers. The Group
employs over 2,500 people in 15 countries, with key centres in London, Pfaffikon
(Switzerland), Chicago, New York, Paris, Singapore and Sydney. Man Group plc is
listed on the London Stock Exchange (EMG.L) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100
index. Further information on the Man Group can be found at www.mangroupplc.com.

Jonathan Nicholls
Jonathan Nicholls graduated from Manchester University in 1979. After qualifying
as a Chartered Accountant, he joined PS Refson & Co (Merchant Bank) where he was
Chief Accountant. He then joined Abbey National Building Society where he held
several treasury and financial roles from 1985 to 1996. Jonathan joined Hanson
PLC in 1996 as Group Treasurer. He was appointed to the position of Finance
Director of Hanson in June 1998.




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