BOARD CHANGES: NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Premier Farnell plc, the leading multi-channel, high service distributor
supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals globally,
announces the appointment of Gary Hughes as one of its non-executive directors,
with effect from 1 November 2014.

Mr Hughes is currently a senior member of the Operational Excellence team at
Apax Partners LLP and a non-executive director of J Sainsbury plc, Matomy Media
Group plc, Smart Technologies Inc, and SECC Limited. His former roles include
Chief Financial Officer of Gala Coral Group, Chief Executive Officer of the
largest operating division of United Business Media plc and Group Finance
Director of Emap plc. Mr Hughes qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst
& Whinney.

Commenting on Mr Hughes' appointment, Premier Farnell's Chairman, Val Gooding
said:

"We are delighted to welcome Gary Hughes to the Board. His extensive experience
in finance and operational roles in a number of industries will provide a
valuable addition to Premier Farnell as we continue to develop our business."

There is no other information in respect of Mr Hughes that is required to be
disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13.

Dennis Millard, who has been a member of the Board since 2007 and chairs its
Audit Committee, will stand down from the Board at the end of January 2015. At
that time, Mr Hughes will become Chairman of the Audit Committee and Paul
Withers will take over as the Senior Independent Director.

"We express our thanks to Dennis for his considerable contribution to the Board
and the Company over the last seven years."

For further information, contact:

Steven Webb
Group Company Secretary
Premier Farnell plc
+44 (0)870 129 8608