Morrison(Wm.)Supermarkets PLC Directorate Change (3875K)

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Morrison(Wm.)Supermarkets PLC

07 July 2017

Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC

7 July 2017

Directorate Change

The Board of Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC ("Morrisons") is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony van Kralingen as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee, with effect from 1 September 2017.

Tony is currently Chair of Crown Commercial Services, a trading fund in the British Government, a role he has held since May 2016.

Tony served 35 years at SABMiller PLC, 14 of which he was on the Executive Committee. He held a number of positions including, Group Director: Integrated Supply; Chairman and Managing Director: SAB; and Chairman and CEO: Plzensky Prazdroj.

Andrew Higginson, Chairman, said:

"I am delighted to welcome Tony. He brings his very broad experience in the drinks industry across a number of disciplines including human resources, marketing, supply chain and manufacturing. He will be an important addition to our board."

Tony van Kralingen said:

"I am very excited about joining Morrisons. I look forward to working with the board and the executive team to contribute to the continued revival of this great British company."

In relation to this appointment, it is confirmed that there are no further details to be disclosed under paragraphs 9.6.13(1) to (6) of the Listing Rules.

Enquiries:

Andrew Kasoulis - Investor Relations 07785 343515

Julian Bailey - Media Relations 07969 061092

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