Director Declaration

24 January 2018

Royal Mail plc

Director Declaration

Royal Mail plc (the Company) announces that it has been advised that Peter Long who is currently Chairman of Countrywide plc is to become Executive Chairman following the resignation of the Countrywide plc Chief Executive Officer and until such time a successor is appointed. Peter's appointment as Executive Chairman of Countrywide plc, listed on the London Stock Exchange, is subject to regulatory approval.

ENDS

For further information, please contact:

Company Secretary:

Kulbinder Dosanjh

Phone: 020 7449 8133

Email: [email protected]

Investor Relations:

Catherine Nash

Phone: 020 7449 8183

Email: [email protected] 

Media Relations:

Peter Tilley

Phone: 0207 449 8249

Email: [email protected]

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