Non-Executive Director Appointment

Cable & Wireless Communications Plc

8 January 2015

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT

Cable & Wireless Communications Plc today announces that Barbara Thoralfsson will join the Board of Directors as a Non-executive Director from 7January 2015. She will also become a member of the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees. Barbara has extensive experience in the Telecoms industry having been CEO of Netcom ASA, Norway's second largest network operator between 2001-2005, and a Non-executive Director of Tandberg ASA, a leading global supplier of video conferencing systems. Barbara is currently a Non-executive Director of Telenor ASA, a leading mobile operator in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and Asia.

Sir Richard Lapthorne, Cable & Wireless Communications Chairman commented:

"On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to welcome Barbara Thoralfsson as a Non-executive Director. Her extensive experience in the Telecoms industry will enable her to make a valuable contribution to the Board. As a Cuban American who grew up in Miami, she also has a strong connection with our target region."

No further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13.