New Finance Director

Mothercare PLC
03 March 2003

3rd March 2003





                               Mothercare plc

                     Appointment of new Finance Director



Mothercare plc today announces the appointment of Steven Glew as Finance
Director.  Steven Glew joins the business on 4 March replacing Mark McMenemy who
is leaving Mothercare.

Steven Glew (45) joins Mothercare with an excellent track record in senior
financial roles in the retail and leisure sectors.  His most recent position was
Group Finance Director at Crown Sports. Prior to this, Steven was Group Finance
Director of Booker plc, where as part of the executive team, he played a key
role in the turnaround of the company, leading to the merger with Iceland Plc in
2001.

The majority of his career to date has been with Tesco Stores Ltd (1984-1999)
during which he held a number of senior roles including Finance Director, Tesco
Stores Ltd for three years (1994-1997) before being appointed Finance & Supply
Chain Director for Tesco Ireland.

Commenting on the appointment, Ben Gordon, Chief Executive, Mothercare said

'We are delighted that Steven Glew is joining Mothercare.  Steven is an
experienced retail Finance Director with a strong track record of leading change
in the finance function and skills in tight financial control and business
turnarounds. He is a great addition to the team and we look forward to working
with him to turn the business around and to deliver sustained growth over the
long term.

'The Board would like to take the opportunity to thank Mark McMenemy for his
valuable contribution during his time at Mothercare and wish him well for the
future.'

See notes to editors attached

Enquiries to:-
Brunswick                                                  020 7404 5959
Susan Gilchrist / Philippa Power




Notes to editors

Steven Glew is the second senior management appointment by Ben Gordon. It
follows the appointment of Colin Astbury in January as Logistics Director.

Ben joined Mothercare as Chief Executive on 2 December 2002.


Steven Glew - Biographical details

Mar 2001 - Oct 2002            Crown Sports plc Group Finance Director
Mar 2001- Sep 2001             Group Finance Director

Jan 1999 - Sep 2000            Booker plc
                               Group Finance Director

1984 - 1999                    Tesco Stores plc
1997 - 1999                    Finance & Supply Chain Director - Tesco Ireland
1994 - 1997                    Finance Director - Tesco Stores Ltd
1990 - 1994                    Financial Control Director - Tesco Stores Ltd
1988 - 1990                    Divisional Director, Trading Accts, Tesco Stores Ltd
1986 - 1988                    Chief Merchandise Accountant, Tesco Stores Ltd
1984 - 1986                    Branch Administration Accountant, Tesco Stores Ltd

1982 - 1984                    Arthur Andersen & Co (Management Consultants)

1978 - 1982                    Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co (London)







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