Appointment of a new Non-executive Director

12 February 2014

PZ CUSSONS PLC

Change to the Board of Directors

Appointment of a new Non-executive Director

PZ Cussons plc ("PZ Cussons" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Caroline Silver will join the Board as a Non-executive Director on 1 April 2014.

Caroline is Partner and Managing Director at Moelis & Co, the global investment bank. A chartered accountant, she has worked within the investment banking sector for over 25 years and has previously held a number of senior corporate finance and M&A positions at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch. She has a wealth of international experience, including substantial exposure to a number of African markets, and is regularly cited as one of the leading businesswomen in the UK.

Richard Harvey, Chairman of PZ Cussons, said:"We are delighted to welcome Caroline to the Board. During her highly successful career, she has been involved in many of the most high profile and complex deals and has gained experience of doing business in a number of the Group's markets. Her personal interest in Africa also makes her a great fit for the Company and I am sure that she will make a very significant contribution to the Board as we continue to grow the business."

There are no further details in respect of Caroline Silver requiring disclosure under Listing Rules 9.6.13(2) to 9.6.13(6) inclusive.

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PZ Cussons Plc

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