Smith & Nephew PLC 6-K, filed Jan 28, 2021

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of

1934

January 28, 2021

Commission File Number 001-14978

SMITH & NEPHEW plc

(Registrant's name)

Building 5, Croxley Park,

Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8YE,

England

(Address of registrant's principal executive offices)

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reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.]

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1934.]

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28 January 2021

Smith & Nephew plc

DIRECTOR DECLARATION

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14 R the Company announces that Robin Freestone, Non-Executive Director of Smith & Nephew plc, will be appointed as Non-Executive Director of Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc with effect from 1 February 2021. Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (XLON: AML).

Susan Swabey

Company Secretary

Smith & Nephew plc

Tel:  +44 (0)1923 477216

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Smith & Nephew Plc

(Registrant)

Date: January 28, 2021

By: /s/ Susan Swabey

Susan Swabey

Company Secretary