Board Appointment

St. Modwen Properties PLC

Board appointment

St. Modwen Properties PLC, the UK's leading regeneration specialist, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Garman as a non-executive Director, with immediate effect.

David Garman (aged 58) has a broad range of industrial experience, most recently as Chief Executive of logistics group TDG plc from 1999 until its takeover in 2008.

Prior to taking up his role at TDG, he had spent 20 years at United Biscuits in a variety of management roles, and then six years from 1993-1999 at Associated British Foods (ABF), where he was a Director and Chief Executive of its Allied Bakeries subsidiary.

He was appointed a non-executive Director of Carillion plc in 2004 and, since 2005, has been Senior Independent Director. He is also a non-executive director of Phoenix IT Group plc.

In 2009, David Garman established The Oakwood Partnership, which brings together a small group of experienced executives with a track record in manufacturing, supply chain, operations management and M&A, to help client organisations enhance the value of their operations. He is also an Associate of Duke Corporate Education and a Business Adviser for Enterprise Ireland.

The Company confirms that there is no further information requiring disclosure under paragraph 9.6.13 (2) to (6) of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.

Anthony Glossop, Chairman of St. Modwen Properties PLC, said:

"I am delighted that David has agreed to join us and am confident that his broad range of business and board experience will enable him to make a significant contribution to the Board and the Company."

19 April 2010

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