Appointment

Barr(A.G.) PLC 24 June 2002 24 June 2002 A.G.BARR APPOINTMENT OF MANAGING DIRECTOR A.G.Barr p.l.c., the Glasgow based manufacturer of soft drinks, including the popular IRN-BRU, TIZER and ORANGINA brands, are pleased to announce the forthcoming appointment of Mr Roger White as Managing Director. Mr White, aged 37, will join the Company on 30th September 2002 from Rank Hovis McDougall Ltd where he is currently Commercial Director of their British Bakeries subsidiary. Mr White will report to Mr Robin Barr who continues as Chairman. Educated at Dumfries Academy and Edinburgh University, Mr White's career with Rank Hovis McDougall has spanned fifteen years, during which he has been promoted through a variety of roles. Most recently these have been the Managing Director's position at first Charnwood Foods and then the newly acquired Le Pain Croustilliant Ltd and for the last three years he has been Commercial Director of the largest RHM business, British Bakeries Limited. Commenting on the appointment, Mr Robin Barr said; 'Roger's proven talent and considerable experience in the grocery sector will further strengthen our Board and we are delighted to welcome him to the Company.' For further information: A.G. Barr Robin Barr, Chairman Tel: 0141 554 1899 Buchanan Communications Tim Thompson/Nicola Cronk Tel: 020 7466 5000 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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