SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 6-K

                        REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
                      Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
                       the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                          For the month of MARCH, 2002
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                                  AMVESCAP PLC
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                 (Translation of registrant's name into English)

                 11 DEVONSHIRE SQUARE, LONDON EC2M 4YR, ENGLAND
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                    (Address of principal executive offices)


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Description of document filed:  Directorate Change



AMVESCAP PLC
498632
IMMEDIATE RELEASE  5TH MARCH 2002
PLEASE CONFIRM RELEASE
MICHAEL PERMAN TEL: 020 7454 3942

           AMVESCAP PLC ELECTS DENIS KESSLER A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LONDON--MARCH 5, 2002--AMVESCAP PLC today announced that Denis Kessler, 49, has
been elected a non-executive member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Kessler is a
noted economist and executive chairman of the French Federation of Insurance
Companies (FFSA) and executive vice chairman of the French Business
Confederation (MEDEF).

"We welcome the perspective and experience that Denis brings to the Board of
Directors," said Charles W. Brady, chairman and chief executive officer of
AMVESCAP. "His election adds to the high level of talent already on the Board."

Mr. Kessler is a member of the French Association for Economic Sciences and
the International Association for Research on Income and Wealth, and a member of
the Boards of  Directors  of BNP  Paribas and Dexia  Bank.  Previously  he was a
director  of the  Union of  Insurance  Companies  of Paris.  He will be  joining
AMVESCAP's  Audit,  Nomination  and  Remuneration  Committees.  There is nothing
further to disclose for Mr.  Kessler  pursuant to Rule 16.4 of the Listing Rules
of the U.K. Listing  Authority.  Mr. Kessler will be standing for election for a
full term at the next Annual General Meeting in April 2002.

Additionally, de Guardiola Advisors, Inc. has been retained to work with senior
management in evaluating and implementing strategy. As a result, Roberto de
Guardiola, a non-executive director since 1997, has resigned from the Board
effective March 5, 2002.

"Roberto's knowledge and insight have added an important dimension to AMVESCAP's
Board. I speak for the entire Board in thanking him for his dedicated service,"
said Mr. Brady. "We look forward to continue to benefit from his sound advice
and counsel on strategic issues."

With these  changes,  the  chairmanships  of committees of the Board are as
follows:  Mr. Rex Adams is chairman of the  Remuneration  Committee;  Mr.  Bevis
Longstreth  is chairman of the Audit  Committee;  Sir John Banham is chairman of
the Nomination Committee. As previously indicated, Sir John Banham is the senior
non-executive director.

AMVESCAP is a leading independent global investment manager, dedicated to
helping people worldwide build their financial security. Operating under the
AIM, INVESCO, and Atlantic Trust brands, AMVESCAP strives to deliver outstanding
investment performance and service through a comprehensive array of retail and
institutional products for clients in more than 100 countries. The Company is
listed on the London, New York, Paris, and Toronto stock exchanges with the
symbol AVZ. Additional information is available at www.amvescap.com.



                                   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.

                                                 AMVESCAP PLC
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                                                 (Registrant)

Date  5th March, 2002                     By   /s/ Michael S. Perman
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                                                   (Signature)

                                              Michael S. Perman
                                              Company Secretary