Directorate Change

20 April 2009

BOARD CHANGES

Alliance Trust PLC today announces that David Deards is stepping down from his
role as Finance Director of Alliance Trust PLC with effect from 30 April.

The Board would like to thank David for his contribution during his time at
Alliance Trust and wishes him well for the future.

The recruitment process for a replacement Finance Director is currently
underway, and a further announcement will be made as soon as this process has
been completed.

Alliance Trust has announced its preliminary results for the year ended 31
January 2009 this morning.

Lesley Knox, Chairman, Alliance Trust PLC, said:

"I would like to thank David for his contribution to Alliance Trust over the
past six years. We wish him all the very best in his future career."

For more information please contact:

James Leviton and Conor McClafferty

Finsbury Group

020 7251 3801

Jane Holligan

Media Relations, Alliance Trust

01382 306 064

Mobile [phone]

Notes to editors

1. A FTSE 100 investment trust company, Alliance Trust PLC was founded in 1888
and has grown to become the UK's largest generalist investment trust. As at 31
January 2009, the Trust managed assets of more than £2.1bn. Of the company's
net assets, under 2% was invested in its subsidiaries, which include Alliance
Trust Savings.