Directorate Change

    EXEL PLC DIRECTORATE                              

(London, UK - 25 September 2003) Exel, the world leader in supply chain
management, today announced that Tony Isaac, a non-executive director of Exel
plc, will step down from the Board on 29th September 2003. Tony Isaac joined
Exel's Board in February 1997 and for the last four years has been Chairman of
Exel's Audit Committee.

Dennis Millard, Group Finance Director of Cookson Group plc, has been appointed
to Exel's Board as a non-executive director with immediate effect and will
assume Tony Isaac's responsibility as Chairman of the Audit Committee.

Nigel Rich, Chairman, Exel plc commented; "On behalf of the Board, I would like
to thank Tony Isaac for his considerable contribution over the past six years
and especially as Chairman of the Audit Committee. Dennis Millard will bring
invaluable experience and expertise to Exel and we look forward to his
participation in the ongoing success of Exel."

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For further information contact:

John Dawson                                               [phone]      
                                                                               
Director of Corporate Affairs                                                  
                                                                               
Exel plc                                                                       
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
Martin Leeburn or Lydia Pretzlik                          [phone]     
                                                                               
The Maitland Consultancy                                                       
                                                                               

Notes to Editors - Exel

Exel is the global leader in supply chain management, providing
customer-focused solutions to a wide range of manufacturing and retail
industries. Exel's comprehensive range of innovative logistics solutions
encompasses the complete supply chain from design and consulting through
freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services to integrated
information management and e-commerce support.

Exel, a UK listed, FTSE 100 company, has turnover of £4.7 billion (over US$7
billion) and employs around 67,000 people in 1,600 locations in over 120
countries worldwide. Exel's customers include over two thirds of the world's
largest, quoted non-financial companies. More information is available at 
www.exel.com.



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