Announcement of new Chairman

McBride PLC 04 June 2007 4th June 2007 McBride plc - Announcement of new Chairman McBride plc, Europe's leading supplier of private label household and personal care products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Iain Napier as Non-Executive Chairman. Iain will succeed Lord Allen Sheppard who, in September 2006, announced his intention to retire from the Board following the recruitment of his successor. This change will be effective from 1 July 2007. Iain is currently the non-executive Chairman of Imperial Tobacco Group plc and a non-executive Director of Collins Stewart plc. He was previously Group CEO of Taylor Woodrow plc prior to which he was a main board Director of Bass plc. His previous non-executive Directorships include Henderson Administration, Perry Group plc and BOC Group plc. Colin Smith, senior independent Director, said: 'On behalf of the whole Board, I would like to thank Allen for his commitment and leadership as Chairman since the group's creation in 1993. Allen has overseen substantial changes in McBride over the past few years and leaves us very well placed for further growth and development in the future. 'Iain has strong experience of international, consumer goods markets combined with proven leadership skills. This makes him an ideal Chairman to lead the continuing growth of McBride. I would like to wish him every success in this new role.' There are no further disclosures required in compliance with paragraph 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules in relation to Mr Napier's appointment. Enquiries: McBride plc Miles Roberts, Chief Executive Tel. 01494 607050 Financial Dynamics Andrew Dowler Tel. 0207 831 3113 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange