Mid Kent Water PLC
27 August 2003

For immediate release: August 27, 2003

                New Finance Director Appointed at Mid Kent Water

MID Kent Water today announced the appointment of Jo Stimpson as Finance
Director.

Jo has previously held directorships in the Information Technology (IT) sector,
having joined the company from Charteris Plc. She brings a wealth of experience
in relation to development and pricing of commercial contracts and procurement.

In addition to her role as Interim Finance Director at Charteris Plc and senior
financial positions at International Computers Limited she has also held
directorships at the following companies in the last five years: Beaumont House
Properties Ltd, ICL Comparable Pension Trust Ltd, ICL Pension Trust Ltd and ICL
Supplementary Pension Trust Ltd.

Paul Butler, Managing Director of Mid Kent Water, said: "I am delighted to
welcome Jo to the company as finance director. She brings a breadth of
invaluable experience to the role and the board of directors look forward to
working with her on the challenges that lie ahead."

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For additional information, please contact:

Niamh Arnett

Tel:      01634 873033

Fax:      01634 240996

e-mail: niamh.arnett@midkent.co.uk




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