Johnson Matthey Plc announces that Hugh Jenkins will retire as a director of the company at the conclusion of the company’s Annual General Meeting on 16th July 2003. Hugh has been a non-executive director of Johnson Matthey since January 1996.

Following Hugh’s retirement, Charles Mackay will be nominated as the senior independent director and Alan Thomson will take over as chairman of the Audit Committee.

Commenting on Hugh Jenkins’ retirement, Michael Miles, Chairman of Johnson Matthey, said: “Hugh brought considerable experience and expertise to his role and made a significant contribution to the development of the company. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank him for all his hard work and wish him the very best for a long and happy retirement.”

Enquiries:

Johnson Matthey

John Sheldrick
Group Finance Director
020 7269 8438

Ian Godwin
Group Corporate Communication Manager
020 7269 8410