Monday 2 June 2008 
 

                         Wellington Market Company Plc
                               ("the Company")
                                                                               
                              Directorate Change                                                                      

The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Malcolm Ball as Chief
Executive Officer with immediate effect.

Malcolm has been involved in the hospitality, leisure and retail industries for
over 20 years. He has held a number of board positions, most recently as the
Chief Executive of Wineworld London Plc, trading as Vinopolis. During his four
years at Vinopolis the business grew from a year on year loss position of
approaching �1m to a �1.1m net profit position for the year ending 31 July
2007. 

Lord Lee of Trafford, Chairman, commented: " We are delighted Malcolm is
joining us and we hope that he will develop and drive forward the expansion of
our business by both organic growth and acquisition to ensure the company's
position as the leading owner and operator of markets in the UK is maintained
and enhanced".

The following information regarding Mr Ball's current and past directorships is
disclosed in accordance with paragraph 18 of Appendix 1 of the PLUS Rules:

Current Directorships/Partnerships Past Directorships/Partnerships
                                                                  
none                               Wineworld London plc           
                                                                  
                                   Vinum Restaurant Company Ltd.  
                                                                  
                                   The Brew Wharf Company Limited 
                                                                  
 

For further information please contact Wellington Market Company Plc.

Paul Fice - Company Secretary Tel: +44 1952 242019

Grant Thornton - Corporate Finance (Corporate Advisors)

Gerry Beaney/Cha Patel  Tel: +44 207 383 5100

The directors of the issuer (Wellington Market Company Plc) accept
responsibility for this announcement. 


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