Appointment of non-executive director

17 January 2014

Great Portland Estates plc appoints non-executive director

The Board of Great Portland Estates plc is delighted to announce that Charles Philipps has been appointed as a non-executive director with effect from 1 April 2014.

Mr Philipps, Chief Executive Officer of Amlin plc since 1999, has also previously worked for NatWest Markets.

There is no further disclosure required in relation to Mr Philipps pursuant to Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.

Contacts:

Great Portland Estates plc

Martin Scicluna

Chairman                                                          020 7647 3000

Finsbury

Gordon Simpson                                                020 7251 3801

Charles Philipps                                                 020 7746 1059