Director Declaration

18 February 2011

Smith & Nephew plc

DIRECTOR DECLARATION

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14 R the Company announces the appointment of Mr Adrian Hennah, Chief Financial Officer as a member of the Supervisory Board of Reed Elsevier NV and as a non-executive director of Reed Elsevier plc, subject to shareholder approval at the respective Annual General Meetings to be held on 19 and 20 April 2011. He will also be appointed a non-executive director of Reed Elsevier Group plc.

Contact:

Gemma Parsons

Deputy Company Secretary

Smith & Nephew plc

Tel: +44 (0)20 7401 7646