New Board Member Appointed

Rolls-Royce PLC 22 August 2001 August 22, 2001 ROLLS-ROYCE APPOINTS NEW BOARD MEMBER Rolls-Royce plc today announced the appointment of Dr Michael Howse OBE as an executive director and Director - Engineering & Technology, with effect from 18 October 2001. Dr Howse will succeed Philip Ruffles, who will retire as an executive director at the end of October 2001. Dr Howse joined Rolls-Royce in 1968 and has held a variety of positions within Engineering, including Chief Development Engineer RB211 Developments, Head of Advanced Engineering for the Aerospace Group, Director of Engineering & Technology - Civil Aerospace and Deputy Director - Engineering & Technology. For further information, please contact: Tim Blythe Director - Corporate Communications Rolls-Royce plc Tel +44 (0)207 227 9307 Email: tim.blythe@rolls-royce.com Website: www.rolls-royce.com
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