Directorate Change

ALLIANCE TRUST PLC ANNOUNCES THE RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR ALAN YOUNG


Investment Director Alan Young retired from the Board of Alliance Trust PLC on
Saturday 9 September 2006.

Alan Young joined the Alliance Trust in November 1986. He managed the UK and
European portfolios before becoming investment director with responsibility for
investment policy. He was appointed to the Board in January 1992.

Alliance Trust Chief Executive Alan Harden said, "Alan has done a terrific job
here and the board and all his colleagues have valued his experience,
intelligence and integrity. We wish him every happiness in his retirement."

 

For further information please contact:

Name of contact                Ian Anderson                               
                                                                          
Telephone Number               01382 201700                               
                                                                          
Date of notification           11 September 2006