Directorate Change

6 October 2011

Victrex plc

Board Change

The Board of Victrex plc ("Victrex" or "Company") today announces that Steve Barrow, ACA, is appointed Group Finance Director and joins the Board to succeed Peter Bream, who is stepping down in order to pursue other business opportunities.

Steve has worked for Victrex for 17 years, and is currently Finance Director of Victrex Polymer Solutions. Previously he served as Deputy Group Finance Director. Steve qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG and has a degree in Accounting and Computer Science from the University of Manchester.

Anita Frew, Chairman of Victrex, said:

"I am delighted that Steve is joining the Board as Finance Director. He has been a key member of the Group Senior Management team for many years, most recently in the development and success of Victrex Polymer Solutions.

I would like to thank Peter for his contribution to Victrex and wish him every success for the future."

No further information in relation to Steve Barrow is required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13.

Enquiries

Victrex plc 01253 898067

Anita Frew, Chairman

David Hummel, Chief Executive

Steve Barrow, Finance Director

MHP Communications 0203 128 8100

Nick Denton

Barnaby Fry

Ian Payne