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Malcolm Group PLC (The)
01 May 2003

                                                                      1 May 2003



                               Malcolm Group plc


                            Director's Appointment



The Malcolm Group plc is pleased to announce that Alan Palmer has today been
appointed as Group Finance Director.


Alan Palmer (40) has worked for The Malcolm Group for the past four years as
Group Accountant and takes on the role following the departure of the previous
Finance Director, Mike McGill in March 2003.


Andrew Malcolm, Chief Executive of The Malcolm Group said:


"We are all delighted that Alan is joining the Board and are confident that he
will build on the excellent financial framework he put in place as Group
Accountant. Having carried out an extensive search for the right candidate, we
are delighted that we have found the best man for the job within the Group."


Enquiries:

Sir Donald MacKay, Chairman
The Malcolm Group plc                                01505 324321

Byron Ousey / Lindsey Harrison
Gavin Anderson & Company                             020 7554 1400





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