Directorate Change

15 May 2012

Laird PLC

Appointment of Chief Executive

Laird PLC today announces the appointment of David Lockwood OBE as its Chief Executive. Laird is a global technology company focused on providing components and solutions that protect electronic devices from electromagnetic interference and heat, and that enable connectivity through wireless applications and antennae systems.

David brings considerable experience of a variety of market and technology sectors relevant to Laird's businesses, particularly in wireless communication. He has experience of international operations, gained from his roles at GPT (Marconi), BAE Systems, Intense Limited, a phototonics high-tech start-up, and Thales Corporation. Most recently in his role as Vice President Global Defence & Security at BT Global Services, he has been responsible for the development and delivery of propositions to UK and international defence departments and security agencies as well as major defence contractors.

Commenting on the appointment, Nigel Keen, Executive Chairman, said:

"I am very pleased that David is joining Laird. His breadth of experience and knowledge of the markets in which Laird operates will help us to drive Laird forward and deliver on our medium to long-term targets."

David will take up the position at a date to be confirmed and at that time Nigel Keen will resume his former role as non-executive Chairman of Laird PLC.

There are no other disclosures to be made under LR 9.6.13.