Directorate Change

Rensburg Sheppards plc 16 October 2007 16 October 2007 Rensburg Sheppards plc ('Rensburg Sheppards' or 'the Company') Board Changes The Board of Rensburg Sheppards ('the Board') is pleased to announce the appointments of David Bulteel and Jonathan Seal as Executive Directors of the Company with effect from 16 October 2007. David Bulteel is a Divisional Investment Director of Rensburg Sheppards Investment Management Limited ('RSIM') based in the London office. After graduating with a business degree, David started his career in private client portfolio management at Quilter Hilton Goodison in 1981. He joined Capel Cure Myers in 1983 and took responsibility for the international team in 1988, subsequently overseeing a major expansion in the firm's overseas business. In 2001 David moved to Carr Sheppards Crosthwaite and following the merger with Rensburg in 2005, he joined the Executive Committee of RSIM. David is the director responsible day to day for the London office. Jonathan Seal is a Divisional Investment Director of RSIM based in the Liverpool office. Jon joined Rensburg in 1988, having previously served in the Royal Navy and the Sultan of Oman's Navy. Jon has been a member of the RSIM Executive Committee since 2005 and is the director responsible on a day to day basis for the Liverpool office. Rensburg Sheppards confirms that there is no other information to be disclosed under the requirements of listing rule 9.6.13 in relation to these appointments. In addition to these appointments, the Board is pleased to announce that Ian Maxwell Scott, Executive Director of Rensburg Sheppards, has agreed to continue in this role. Originally, it was envisaged that Ian would step down from the Board on 13 December 2007 upon his reaching 62 years of age. In addition, Ian will, as always envisaged, continue as a member of the RSIM Executive Committee and Chairman of the London office. Steve Elliott, Chief Executive of Rensburg Sheppards said, "I am delighted to welcome David and Jon to the Board. Their abilities, expertise and commitment will help us in our drive to execute our growth strategy. I am equally pleased that the Board will continue to benefit from Ian's long experience and wise counsel." The Board also announces today that it has accepted the resignation of Nick Lane Fox, Head of Sales, from the Board with effect from 16 October 2007. Nick has resigned to pursue other business and personal interests. Nick has been with the business since September 1997 and has made a valuable contribution throughout this time, including towards the successful integration of Rensburg and Carr Sheppards Crosthwaite. Commenting Steve Elliott said, "Nick joined the Company ten years ago and has played an important part in its growth. I thank him for his contribution and wish him well for the future." For further information, please contact: Steve Elliott, Chief Executive Tel: 020 7597 1234 Rensburg Sheppards plc Nick Lyon Tel: 020 7796 4133 Hudson Sandler This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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