Appointment

James Halstead PLC 13 March 2001 13 March 2001 JAMES HALSTEAD PLC NON -EXECUTIVE BOARD APPOINTMENT James Halstead plc announce the appointment of Anthony Wild as senior non-executive director. Mr Wild is a chartered accountant and prominent local businessman holding other directorships in the property and financial sectors. He will chair the Audit and Remuneration committees of the Board. Commenting on the appointment, the Chairman, Geoffrey Halstead said: 'I am pleased that Mr Wild is joining the Board, and am confident that his experience will add strength to the group'. -ends-