Directorate change

Directorate change
Mothercare plc
Appointment of Non-Executive Chairman
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Mothercare plc is pleased to announce the appointment of  Alan Parker, CBE, as
non-executive Chairman, effective from 15th August, 2011.  Alan will take over
from Ian Peacock who will be stepping down from the role after nine years as
Chairman.  Ian will remain on the Board as a non-executive Director until the
end of October.

During Alan's time as Chief Executive of Whitbread PLC between 2004 and 2010, he
led a substantial increase in shareholder value creating the largest hospitality
group in the UK and developing the global Costa coffee brand. Prior to joining
Whitbread in 1992, Alan was based in Brussels and Frankfurt as Holiday Inn
managing director Europe, Middle East and Africa. Alan is a non-executive
director of Kesa Electrical plc, Jumeirah International LLC and Justice Holdings
Ltd.  He is also President of the British Hospitality Association.

Alan's appointment will be subject to ratification by shareholders at the
Company's next Annual General Meeting in July 2012.

Ian Peacock said:

"After nine years on the Board, and with Mothercare in its 50th anniversary
year, I feel the time is right to move on and hand over to a new Chairman who
will help steer Mothercare through its next phase. I am very
pleased that Alan will be taking on the role and wish him, the Board and the
management team every success."

Ben Gordon, Chief Executive of Mothercare, said:

"We are thrilled that Alan is joining the Board of Mothercare as non-executive
Chairman. He brings with him extensive international experience in franchising
and in building consumer facing brands. Alan's expertise and guidance will
be invaluable as we continue on the next phase of Mothercare's development.

"On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Ian for his nine years as
Chairman.  During that time the business delivered a successful
turnaround and transformed a predominantly UK operation into a truly
international business in 55 countries around the world.  Personally I also want
to thank Ian for his tremendous support over those years and wish him all the
best for the future."

Alan Parker said:

"Mothercare is a great company poised for future global expansion. I am
delighted to be joining the Board and I look forward to working with the
management team to realign the UK business and grow our brands internationally
to deliver increased shareholder value."


ENDS



Notes to Editors



Mothercare plc is leading global retailer of children's and parenting products
operating in 55 countries with 1,289 stores worldwide of which 927 Mothercare
and Early Learning Centre stores are outside the UK operated by franchise
partners and joint ventures.


Enquiries

Mothercare:
Ben Gordon, Chief Executive                                        01923 206001
Ian Peacock, Chairman
01923 206001
Alan Parker, Chairman Designate                                  01923 206001
Joanne Russell, Head of Investor Relations                   01923 694900

Brunswick Group
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