Directorate Change

KCOM GROUP PLC (KCOM.L) UPDATE ON BOARD STRUCTURE

KCOM Group announces, following the successful completion of the Group's transformation programme, its intention to extend Bill Halbert's role as Executive Chairman through to the Company's 2012 AGM.

This will enable him to continue to oversee the transition into the early stages of the Group's growth plans. At that point, the aim would be to separate the two roles.

The Group announces also the resignation today of Paul Renucci, Group Executive Director responsible for its Kcom brand. The Board thanks him for having overseen the transformation of the management and operation of that brand. Paul Simpson, Chief Financial Officer, having recently completed the successful re-financing of the Group, takes over responsibility for Kcom with immediate effect, while continuing to retain his Group Finance responsibilities.

KCOM Group continues to trade in line with expectations and releases its next trading update on 28 January 2011.

ENDS

Enquiries:

KCOM Group PLC:

Bill Halbert, Executive Chairman

Paul Simpson, CFO Tel: 01924 882801 (PA: Janet Blackburn)

Investor relations

Cathy Phillips Tel: 07778 335735

Brunswick:

Jon Coles/Daniel Thole Tel: 020 7404 5959