Change to Board of Directors

Kenwood Appliances PLC 25 August 2000 KENWOOD APPLIANCES PLC APPOINTS NEW FINANCE DIRECTOR Kenwood Appliances PLC announced today the appointment of Mark Young as Group Finance Director, replacing Graham Wickenden who will be leaving the company to join a new technology company in Switzerland. Mark joined the Kenwood Group in January 1996 as Finance Director of Kenwood's Italian subsidiary Ariete. Previous employers have included Pentland Group Plc, Umbro International Ltd and BICC. Colin Gordon, Chief Executive, of Kenwood said: 'Graham has played an important role in Kenwood's transformation programme which is now nearing completion and I wish him well in his new role.' 'I am delighted to welcome Mark Young to the Board and I am confident that as Group Finance Director he will play a vital role in the next phase of the company's growth.' David Nash, Chairman of Kenwood said: 'Mark has made a major contribution as Finance Director of Ariete - the Group's largest subsidiary and we are delighted to make this appointment.' For further information contact: Colin Gordon, Chief Executive, Kenwood Appliances plc. Tel.0239 247 6000 Simon Rigby, Alex Brown, Citigate Dewe Rogerson Tel. 0207 638 9571