Finance Director Appointment

Hunting PLC
23 April 2008


                                 Hunting PLC

                        Appointment of Finance Director

Hunting PLC, the international energy services company, is pleased to announce
that at the Annual General Meeting held on 23 April 2008, Peter Rose was
appointed Finance Director of the Company following the retirement of Dennis
Clark.

Peter Rose, a Chartered Accountant, has been with the Company since July 1997.
He previously held senior financial positions with Babcock International having
joined that company from PricewaterhouseCoopers. He also remains as Company
Secretary.

Dennis Clark, who retires today, has been with the Company since its formation
in 1989. He has had a distinguished career, culminating in his active
involvement in the remarkable growth of the Company over the past few years.

Dennis Proctor, Chief Executive of Hunting said:

'We are delighted to announce Peter's appointment as Finance Director, his in
depth knowledge of the business gained at a senior level will be vital as we
continue to grow through our sound positioning in a strong and growing
marketplace.

'The Board also wishes to extend its appreciation to Dennis Clark for his
outstanding achievements as Finance Director, particularly during our extremely
strong growth over the past few years.'

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For further information:

Hunting PLC                                             020 7321 0123
Dennis Proctor, Chief Executive
Peter Rose, Finance Director

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Andrew Jaques / Anthony Arthur

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