Directorate Change

SMG PLC 14 July 2003 SMG Announces Board Changes SMG plc ('SMG') announces a number of immediate and future changes to the constitution of its Board of Directors. Fiona Harrison has resigned from the Board with immediate effect on health grounds. She joined the SMG Board as a Non-Executive Director in February 2000 and subsequently served on the Board's Remuneration Committee. Commenting on her decision to step down, Don Cruickshank, SMG Chairman, said: 'I'm sorry that Fiona is leaving the SMG Board where she has made a significant and valuable contribution. I join with everyone at SMG in offering her our best wishes.' Adam Singer, who has been an SMG Board member since 1995 has intimated his intention to resign from the Board in September, upon his appointment to the Content Board of OFCOM. Don Cruickshank said: 'Adam's contribution to the SMG Board, both during his time at Flextech and Telewest and since, has been considerable. OFCOM's gain is our loss.' Michael Grade CBE will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 September. His media career has included periods as Controller of BBC1 and Chief Executive of Channel 4. He is currently Non-Executive Chairman of Camelot Group plc and of Hemscott plc and Executive Chairman of Pinewood-Shepperton Ltd and a Non-Executive Director of Charlton Athletic plc. He was formerly Chairman and Chief Executive of First Leisure Corporation plc. Don Cruickshank said: 'Michael's track record in the media sector is well-documented and I'm confident that his experience and contribution to the future direction of SMG will be of great benefit to the company.' David Dunn will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 September. Currently Non-Executive Chairman of Brammer plc and a Non-Executive Director of First Group plc and Croda International plc, he was formerly Chief Executive and, subsequently, Non-Executive Chairman of Scapa Group plc and a Non-Executive Director of 4Imprint plc. Don Cruickshank said: 'David is a strong addition to the SMG Board. His experience of the business world and the boardroom will be an excellent asset for SMG and, on behalf of everyone at SMG, I welcome him to the Board.' There are no details that require to be disclosed under paragraphs 6.F.2(b)-(g) of the Listing Rules. Further enquiries: James Hogan 020 7404 5959 Brunswick This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange XDBEBBB

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