Non Executive Director Appointment

Dairy Crest Group plc

Non Executive Director Appointment

Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11 Dairy Crest Group plc (the "Company") makes the following announcement:

Dairy Crest plc today announces the appointment of Sue Farr to its Board as a Non Executive Director with effect from 1 November 2011.

Sue, 55, is a member of the Executive Management Team of Chime Communications PLC, a position she has held since 2003. She has extensive marketing communications experience, having served as Marketing Director of the BBC for 7 years, Director of Corporate Affairs, Thames Television for 3 years and Director of Corporate Communications, Vauxhall Motors. She is a Trustee of the Historic Royal Palaces and a Non Executive Director of Motivcom plc.

Commenting on the Board appointment, Anthony Fry, Chairman of Dairy Crest, said:

"We are delighted to welcome Sue to the Dairy Crest team. Sue brings valuable marketing and communications experience to the Board having worked in a range of senior roles within the industry. We look forward to working with her."

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There is no further information to be disclosed in respect of Sue Farr under paragraphs 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules.

Enquiries, please contact:

Dairy Crest Group plc 01372 472236

Arthur Reeves, Corporate Affairs Director

Brunswick 020 7404 5959

Simon Sporborg