Volex Group PLC 29 November 2005 29 November 2005 VOLEX GROUP p.l.c. Board Change The Board of Volex Group plc today announces that John Corcoran, Group Chief Executive, will leave the company on December 21st by mutual consent. John has been with Volex for 5 years, and was appointed to the role of Chief Executive in July 2002. John Corcoran said: "Having seen the Group through very difficult times, the successful equity raising in June and the recent interim results provided an opportunity for me to move to other challenges in my career and to handover to someone else for the next phase of the Group's return to profitability and growth. I would like to sincerely thank all the employees for their support through the years and wish them well in their drive to re-position Volex as a global leader in the cable assembly market." Martin May, Chairman of Volex Group plc commented: "I would like to thank John for his contribution and commitment to the Company over the last five years and wish him the very best for the future. In the interim period I will assume responsibility as Executive Chairman. The Board will make a further announcement as and when appropriate." For further information please contact: Volex Group p.l.c. Tel: 01925 830101 Martin May, Chairman Derek Walter, Group Finance Director Weber Shandwick Square Mile Tel: 020 7067 0700 Chris Lynch/Nick Dibden This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange