Premier Farnell plc

17 October 2014

MARK WHITELING - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSHIP

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14, Premier Farnell plc announces that it
has been advised that Mark Whiteling, executive director of the Company, will
be joining the board of Hogg Robinson Group plc as a non-executive director
with effect from 1 December 2014.

In order to take up this new appointment, Mark will be standing down as a
non-executive director of Future plc with effect from 30 November 2014.

Enquiries to:

Steven Webb - Company Secretary
+44 (0)113 348 4514