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Toad PLC 1 November 2001 TOAD plc: Board Appointment 1 November 2001 Toad plc Appointment of Chairman Toad plc, Britain's leading aftermarket security, audio, multi-media, and telematics company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Ward to the Board as Non-Executive Chairman with immediate effect. Mr Ward succeeds Sir Christopher Evans OBE who recently retired from the Board. Peter Ward, 56, has spent most of his career in the motor industry until joining the board of Trafalgar House plc and becoming Chairman and Chief Executive of Cunard Line Ltd in 1995. Mr Ward joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd as Managing Director, Sales and Marketing, in 1983. He was appointed Managing Director in 1986 and became Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd's youngest ever Chief Executive the following year. From 1991 to 1995, as Chairman and Chief Executive, he led the rescue of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars from the early 1990's recession and steered the company back into profit. From 1997 Mr Ward led the expansion of Jardine International Motor Holdings through major acquisitions, joint ventures and restructuring national retail networks. Stephen Wheatley, Chief Executive of TOAD plc, commented: 'We are delighted with the appointment to our board of one of the motor industry's dynamic, effective, and successful executives. As Chairman of TOAD plc he will provide invaluable experience, energy and direction for the strategic planning and future expansion of the company.' Peter Ward said: 'TOAD has already established itself as the leader in the in-car aftermarket sphere and I welcome the opportunity to join the company at this stage in its development, as it pursues a programme of consolidation and expansion into telematics. It represents a new and exciting challenge which I am delighted to accept.' Further inquiries: TOAD plc Stephen Wheatley, Chief Executive Officer 020 8710 7707 ANTHONY EDWARDS (LONDON) LIMITED Tony Edwards 01932 336161

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