Non Exec. Director appointed

Northgate PLC 13 February 2001 13 February 2001 Northgate plc Appointment of Jan Astrand as Non-executive Director Northgate plc, the UK's leading commercial vehicle hire company, is pleased to announce that Mr. Jan Astrand has agreed to join the Board of the company as a non-executive Director with immediate effect. Mr. Astrand (53), a Swedish national based in London, is the Managing Director of MVI Group, an international private equity company. From 1994 to 1999 he was President and Chief Executive of Axus (International) Inc. (previously known as Hertz Leasing International). From 1989 to 1994, he was Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer of Hertz (Europe) Ltd. Mr. Astrand has an MBA from Gothenburg School of Economics and Business Administration. There are no disclosures required in respect of Jan Astrand under paragraph 6.F.2(b) to (g) of the Listing Rules. - Ends - For further information, please contact: Northgate plc Tel: 01325 467 558 Steve Smith - Managing Director Phil Moorhouse - Finance Director Hogarth Partnership Limited Tel: 020 7357 9477 Andrew Jaques / John Olsen Notes to Editors Northgate plc rents commercial vehicles and cars to businesses from a network of hire companies. Their NORFLEX flexible fleet hire product gives business access to a flexible and risk-free method to acquire as many commercial vehicles as they require. Northgate's turnover for the year ended 30th April 2000 was £260m. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has a market capitalisation of some £ 270m. Further information regarding Northgate plc can be found on the Company's website: http://www.northgateplc.com

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