IMI plc appoints new non-executive director - 7 November 2002

IMI plc, the major international engineering solutions business, today announces the appointment of James Leng to the Board as a non-executive director with effect from 1 December 2002.

The appointment of Mr Leng strengthens the independent non-executive presence on the Board of IMI and he will be joining the Audit, Remuneration and Nominations committees.

His other non-executive directorships include Corus Plc and Pilkington Plc and he is Non-executive Chairman of Doncasters Limited.

Mr Leng, aged 56, has extensive experience in industry including positions as chief executive of Low & Bonar plc (1992 to 1995) and Laporte plc (1995 to 2001). In these, and earlier roles, Mr Leng has been responsible for major disposals and acquisitions, successfully refocusing corporate strategy to achieve both global leadership positions and shareholder value.

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Information about IMI plc can be found on the website: www.imiplc.com

For further information contact:

IMI plc
Graham Truscott, Communications Director
0121 332 2330

Weber Shandwick Square Mile
Peter Corbin
020 7950 2800

Note to editors:

IMI plc is a dynamic international engineering business specialising in innovative solutions and services for a wide range of industrial and retail customers. Its future growth is being built on the two business areas of Fluid Controls and Retail Dispense.

IMI's operations in these two business areas share the following core characteristics: strong market positions in growing markets; the ability to be clearly differentiated from their competitors through technological innovation or after-sales service; and the provision of 'added value' solutions through bespoke solutions rather than a high manufacturing or material content.

IMI is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and is capitalised at approximately £1 billion.

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