Directorate Change

Rank Group PLC
15 December 2005

                            The Rank Group Plc 
                        Appointment to the Board

The Rank Group Plc ('Rank') announces the appointment of John Warren to the
Board of Rank as a Non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2006. He
will also join Rank's Audit Committee.

John Warren, aged 52, was Group Finance Director of WH Smith PLC until March
2005 and his previous appointments include Group Finance Director of United
Biscuits Holdings plc and non-executive directorships of RAC plc and Rexam plc.

Alun Cathcart, Chairman of Rank, said: 'My colleagues and I are delighted to
welcome John Warren as a member of the Rank Board. His extensive business
experience and, in particular, his expertise in finance, will provide valuable
contributions to the Group.'

Rank confirms that there is no information to be disclosed under the
requirements of Listing Rule 9.6.13 in relation to this appointment.



Enquiries:

The Rank Group Plc                     020 7535 8000
Pamela Coles, Company Secretary

Press enquiries:
The Maitland Consultancy               020 7379 5151
Suzanne Bartch





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