WLW Woolworths

RNS Number:9445P
Woolworths Group PLC
10 August 2005


                              WOOLWORTHS GROUP PLC

                               Board Appointment


Woolworths Group plc today announces the appointment of David Simons (58) as a
non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 1st September 2005.

Mr Simons is Chairman of Littlewoods Shop Direct Group, the UK's largest home
and on-line shopping operator, and a non-executive Director of Greencore Group
plc, the food manufacturer and supplier. Previously he held a number of senior
retail positions including; Chief Executive of Somerfield Plc (1993 - 2000),
Group Finance Director of Storehouse Plc (1991 - 1993) and Group Finance
Director of House of Fraser Ltd (1989 - 1991).

Commenting on the appointment, Group Chairman, Gerald Corbett, said:

"With his wealth of retail and financial experience, David's contribution to the
Woolworths Group Board will be extremely valuable. He is a highly regarded
retailer and his appointment will further strengthen our non-executive team."

Save as detailed below, there are no matters to be disclosed in respect of this
appointment otherwise required by paragraph 6.F.2 (b) to (g) of the Listing
Rules.

In 2001, Mr Simons was appointed an executive Director of Cellar 5 Group Limited
and Defacto 936 Limited (part of the Parisa group of companies) and was a
Director within the 12 months proceeding the appointment of a liquidator under a
creditors voluntary liquidation in February 2003.  Mr Simons was aware of the
financial status of those companies when appointed a Director, having been asked
by the Shareholders and Lenders to the Companies to assist in an attempted
rescue.


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