Director Declaration

7 March 2017

HOWDEN JOINERY GROUP PLC

("Howdens")

DIRECTOR DECLARATION

Howdens confirms the appointment of Non-Executive Director, Debbie White, as Chief Executive Officer of Interserve plc with effect from 1 September 2017. Interserve plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

This announcement is made in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14 R.

For further information please contact:

Forbes McNaughton, Company Secretary: +44 (0)207 535 1137