RNS Number:5781R
Aberdeen Asset Management PLC
03 November 2003


                  Aberdeen Strengthens Senior Management Team


Aberdeen Asset Management today announces the appointment of Andrew Laing, Chief
Operating Officer, as a director of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC from 1 January
2004.


This appointment recognises the key strategic importance of operational
infrastructure in the development of Aberdeen's business, as client and
regulatory demands grow as a result of the acquisition of Edinburgh Fund
Managers.


Additionally, Anne Richards, previously Joint Managing Director, Edinburgh Fund
Managers, is appointed as Chief Investment Officer for the Aberdeen Group. Anne
succeeds Katherine Garrett-Cox, who has taken the decision not to return to
Aberdeen following her maternity leave. As part of this, Anne is automatically
appointed to Aberdeen's Executive Committee.


Martin Gilbert, Chief Executive, commented: "I am delighted to have secured
Anne's services in this critically important role. She performed her role at
Edinburgh Fund Managers well in often difficult circumstances, and has gained
respect from the investment community in doing so. I have no doubt that Anne
will add considerable value in her new role in the enlarged Group.


"At the same time, I am personally sad to see Katherine go, although I fully
respect her decision. We wish her well. I would like to thank her for her
immensely valuable contribution over the past three years in her role as Chief
Investment Officer, particularly in the development of both the investment
process and a loyal team-based culture within the investment division."


Anne will assume the chairmanship of Aberdeen's key Investment Committee, which
also includes Hugh Young, Head of Equities, and Rod Davidson, Head of Fixed
Interest. This Committee is responsible for all matters relating to investment
management for the Group and in particular oversees, and monitors adherence to,
the strong investment process which is in place across the Aberdeen Group. Anne
will also take the lead role for the Group in a number of important client
relationships.


Contacts:

Aberdeen Asset Management                          0207 463 6000
Martin Gilbert

Gavin Anderson & Company                           0207 554 1400
Neil Bennett/ Mark Lunn


Editors' Notes


Andrew Laing practiced law prior to joining Aberdeen Asset Management in 1986.
He was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 1998.


Prior to joining Edinburgh Fund Managers in 2002, Anne Richards was managing
director and head of one of the institutional teams at Merrill Lynch Investment
Management. She previously held a senior investment management role at J.P.
Morgan.


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