Directorate Change

3 May 2013

Laird PLC

Board changes

Laird PLC today announces the appointment of Jack Boyer as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 7 May 2013. 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.

Jack is currently chairman of Ilika plc, the advanced materials development company and IQUR Ltd, a biotechnology company. He is also chairman of Southampton Asset Management Ltd, the University of Southampton's technology and intellectual property fund and holding company, and a member of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. His earlier experience included international roles in industrial manufacturing companies, strategic management consultancy, and investment banking where he specialised in mergers & acquisitions.

Jack will become a member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees of the Board with effect from 7 May 2013 and will succeed Tony Reading as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee on 1 August 2013. As part of our ongoing programme to refresh the Board, Tony Reading will be retiring as a non-executive director on 31 August 2013 having completed nine years with Laird. Paula Bell will succeed Tony Reading as the senior independent director.

Nigel Keen, Chairman said:

"Jack is a very welcome addition to the Laird Board. He brings significant experience from having worked with international technology, engineering companies and the capital markets. We are looking forward to working with him.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tony for his valuable contribution to Laird over the last nine years."

There are no further items requiring disclosure under paragraph 9.6.13 of the UKLA's Listing Rules.