Marks and Spencer Group plc is announcing that in view of her increasing commitments to London's bid for the Olympic Games for 2012, Barbara Cassani has resigned from the Board as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 30 April 2004.

Luc Vandevelde, Chairman said: “I am sorry that Barbara has decided to leave the Board, but I fully understand her desire to concentrate solely on bringing the Olympics to Britain in 2012. Marks & Spencer would not wish to distract her in any way from such an important cause and my colleagues on the Board join me in wishing Barbara success and thank her for her contribution.”

Barbara Cassani said: “Whilst I would have liked to stay longer at Marks & Spencer, I do not believe I am able to give the role of Non-Executive Director the attention it deserves without it affecting my focus on the task of leading the Olympic bid.”

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Sue Sadler Corporate    Press Office    020 7268 8642
Lisa Attenborough         Corporate PR  020 7268 6166

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