WOOD GROUP (JOHN) PLC: Directorate Change

John Wood Group PLC ('Company')

As previously announced, Sir Ian Wood has retired as Chairman of the Board of Directors and as a Director of John Wood Group PLC. With effect from 1 November 2012, Allister G Langlands becomes Chairman of the Board and will Chair the Nomination Committee and Bob Keiller becomes Chief Executive Officer.

Notification authorised by:

ROBBIE M B BROWN

Company Secretary

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