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Woolworths Group PLC
29 January 2008

Directorate Change



Woolworths Group plc today announces a series of senior personnel changes, as
part of its ongoing development that matches management capability to the
evolving requirements of the business.



Lloyd Wigglesworth has decided to leave his position as Managing Director of EUK
and will also retire from the main Board.  Since joining the Group in March
2004, Lloyd has led EUK through a significant change programme, including new
customer wins, the acquisitions of THE and Bertram (including the successful
response to the subsequent Competition Commission investigation), the effective
integration of the new businesses and strengthening the EUK Board.



Steve Lewis, currently Managing Director for Retail and Distribution at
Woolworths and a main Board Director, will assume the role of Managing Director
of EUK.  Steve brings with him a wealth of experience relevant to the EUK
business.  He has a proven track record in driving both availability and
efficiency within complex distribution networks. With his retail background,
Steve has unique insight into how EUK can enhance its delivery of the
Entertainment offer to its now diversified customer base.



There are also two non-main Board appointments:



At Woolworths, Simon Turner will join as Retail and Distribution Operations
Director.  Simon has held a variety of senior positions at Tesco, including
Chief Operating Officer roles in Korea, Hungary and Thailand.  Before his
international postings he worked in a series of senior UK operational roles
culminating as Regional Director for Tesco in Wales.  He brings very relevant
experience to help build on the work currently underway in the Woolworths retail
business.



Joining the Group in the early part of February is Claire Tiney who will assume
the role of Group Human Resources Director.  Claire joins with significant HR
experience having previously held the role of Human Resources Director for
Mothercare, WH Smith and most recently, Homeserve.



Trevor Bish-Jones, Chief Executive of Woolworths Group plc, said: "This series
of management changes will leave Woolworths Group better positioned as we move
into 2008 determined to drive the businesses forward.  EUK is now entering a
different stage of its development, where the focus turns toward further
improving customer service and enhancing operational efficiency.  The new team
is ideally suited to take EUK, now a substantial business with a strong market
position, to the next phase of growth and to build on recent  progress made in
Woolworths."





For further information please contact
Trevor Bish-Jones, Group Chief Executive                                     020 7706 5503
Susanna Voyle, Tulchan Communications                                        020 7535 4200
Celia Gordon Shute, Tulchan Communications                                   020 7535 4200






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