Directorate Change

Directorate Change

Further to the announcement on 28 June, Ashtead today confirms that George
Burnett, 60, is to retire and will leave the board on 31 December 2006. George
is succeeded as Chief Executive by Geoff Drabble, who was appointed Chief
Executive designate from 2 October 2006.

Contact:

Maitland
Brian Hudspith 020 7379 5151