Directorate Change

Board Change at Hargreaves Lansdown plc

7th April 2017

The Board of Hargreaves Lansdown plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Johnson as Chief Financial Officer with effect from today.

There are no matters required by paragraphs LR 9.6.13R (1) to (6) of the listing rules to be disclosed.

As at 7 April 2017, Philip Johnson has confirmed that he holds 15,740 shares in the Hargreaves Lansdown plc.

For further information please contact:

Hargreaves Lansdown +44 (0) 117 988 9967

Danny Cox, Media Relations

James Found, Investor Relations

Chris Hill, Deputy Chief Executive