Non-Executive Director Declaration

QinetiQ Group plc

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DECLARATION

QinetiQ Group plc announces that Michael Harper, Deputy Chairman and Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, notified the Company on 14 November 2013 that he will retire as Non-Executive Chairman of Ricardo plc with effect from the end of that company's Annual General Meeting in November 2014.

This notification is made in accordance with paragraph 9.6.14R of the Listing Rules.

14 November 2013

For further information:

Jon Messent, Company Secretary, QinetiQ Group plc

David Bishop, Investor Relations, QinetiQ Group plc

01252 392000