RNS Number:3851T
Aberdeen Asset Management PLC
17 December 2003


                           Aberdeen Asset Management

Aberdeen Asset Management PLC announces that David Woods has decided
to step down as Deputy Chairman and Non-Executive Director after the
Annual General Meeting on 23 January 2004, due to pressure of other
business commitments. The Board would like to record their thanks for
his past contributions and support and would like to wish him well for
the future.

Enquiries:

Aberdeen Asset Management PLC        Tel: 020 7463 6000
Martin Gilbert, Chief Executive

Gavin Anderson                       Tel: 020 7554 1400
Neil Bennett / Mark Lunn




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