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RAC PLC
01 July 2003

Stock Exchange announcement

1 July 2003



RAC plc appoints new Group Finance Director

RAC plc, the motoring and vehicle solutions company, announces that Richard
Pennycook will join the Board as Group Finance Director, with effect from 4
August 2003.

Richard is currently Group Finance Director of H P Bulmer Holdings plc, where he
has played a leading role in the business turnaround and its sale to Scottish &
Newcastle, which was announced today. Prior to Bulmers, Richard was a director
of Welcome Break Holdings Limited, the motorway services company owned by
Investcorp, where he was Finance Director from 1998 to 2000 and Chief Executive
from 2000 to 2002. His earlier roles included Group Finance Director of Laura
Ashley (Holdings) plc, Finance Director of JD Wetherspoon plc, and senior
management roles with Allders plc.

Richard is also a non-executive director with Richer Sounds Plc.

Andrew Harrison, Chief Executive of RAC plc, said:


"I am delighted to welcome Richard to RAC plc. He brings strong financial
experience gained in a broad range of companies and business environments. I am
sure that he will make a significant contribution to RAC and its strategic
development."

In accordance with Chapter 16.4 of The Listing Rules, no further details are
required to be disclosed under paragraph 6.F.2 (b) to (g) in connection with
Richard Pennycook's appointment.



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For further information please contact:

Andy Harrison, Chief Executive, RAC plc                         020 7705 1257

Niall Addison, Group Finance and Investor Relations, RAC plc    01628 843 722

Anita Scott / Kate Holgate, Brunswick                           020 7404 5959





Notes to Editors:

RAC plc

RAC plc provides motoring and vehicle solutions to individual and business
customers through five inter-related businesses:

  * RAC Consumer Services sells a comprehensive range of motoring solutions to
    individual customers, including financial, legal and travel services, RAC
    Auto Windscreens and BSM.

  * RAC Business Solutions sells motoring and related business solutions to
    business customers and manages complex outsourcing bids for large public and
    private sector organisations.

  * Lex Vehicle Leasing is the UK's leading car and van contract hire company,
    providing solutions for fleets of all sizes together with personal leasing
    and employee car ownership schemes.

  * Lex Industrial Solutions includes mechanical handling, fleet management
    and commercial vehicle contract hire.

  * Manufacturer Support Services provide outsourced marketing and inventory
    management services, primarily for vehicle manufacturers.

Richard Pennycook

Aged 39, Richard Pennycook is married with two children. He is a Fellow of the
Institute of Chartered Accountants and holds a first class honours degree in
Economics and Accounting from Bristol University.

Richard began his career in 1985, training as an accountant with Arthur
Andersen. In 1990 he joined Allders Plc, a management buyout from Hanson which
was subsequently successfully floated. He began as Group Financial Controller,
becoming Finance Director, Europe, with Allders International in 1992 and
President of Allders International's North American operations in 1994.

On returning to the UK in 1995, Richard became Finance Director of JD
Wetherspoon PLC, the pub retailer and, in 1998, he became Group Finance Director
of Laura Ashley Holdings PLC. Following a major financial restructuring of that
business he then joined Welcome Break Group as Financial Director, progressing
to Chief Executive Officer in 2000. Richard became Group Finance Director of H P
Bulmer Holdings plc, the cider maker, in early 2003, with the challenge of
refinancing or selling the business. On 28 April 2003 the Board of Bulmer
announced a recommended offer from Scottish & Newcastle for the takeover of the
Group, an offer which was declared unconditional today.

Richard is also a non-executive director with Richer Sounds Plc.



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