Directorate Change

RNS Number : 9081M

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

06 February 2009

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

RBS announces Board restructuring

The Board of RBS Group has been considering its future shape in recent months, especially in light of the commitment to appoint three new Non-executive Directors made at the time of the recapitalisation of the Group in October 2008. The Board has determined that a restructured Board with a smaller number of directors will be better able to engage effectively in the restructuring process for the RBS Group going forward.

As of 6 February 2009, and ahead of the appointment of three new Non-executive Directors to be completed with the approval of UKFI, the Board of RBS Group will comprise:

Chairman	Sir Philip Hampton
Group Chief Executive	Mr Stephen Hester
Group Finance Director	Mr Guy Whittaker
Chairman, Regional Markets	Mr Gordon Pell

Non-executive Directors	Mr Colin Buchan Mr Archie Hunter Mr Joe MacHale Mr John McFarlane Mr Art Ryan

As a consequence, the following Non-executive Directors will retire with effect from 6 February 2009: Bob Scott, Jim Currie, Bill Friedrich, Bud Koch, Janis Kong, Steve Robson and Peter Sutherland.

The Chairman of RBS Group Sir Philip Hampton said:

'We are making good and purposeful progress in the restructuring of the Group including the Board. These have been very challenging times for RBS and throughout the company's difficulties I know that the whole Board served with great commitment and determination. With several directors completing two or more terms or otherwise wishing to retire, now is the right time to reduce the size of the Board, whilst ensuring an appropriate level of continuity in its key committees. Everyone at RBS is fully focused on the task in hand; restoring the company to sustainable standalone strength and repaying the support of the UK taxpayer as quickly and effectively as is practicable.'