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AUKETT ASSOCIATES PLC 13 October 1999 AUKETT ASSOCIATES PLC: MAIN BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND CHANGES - Andrew Lett becomes Chairman; John Thake becomes Group Managing Director Aukett Associates PLC, one of Europe's leading building design practices, announces the following changes: - Gerry Deighton, aged 68, who was appointed Executive Chairman at the time of flotation in 1988 and non-executive Chairman in 1996, has advised the Board of his wish to retire at the Company's next Annual General Meeting to be held on 26 January 2000. - Andrew Lett, aged 52, currently the Group Managing Director, will become Executive Chairman and John Thake, aged 55, currently responsible for operations in Europe, will take on the role of Group Managing Director. - Geoff Harwood, aged 57, will become Group Operations Director and Robert Warner, aged 42, will continue as Director responsible for Finance and Corporate Development. Alan Brooker and Ian Mavor will continue as non-executive Directors. For further information, please contact: Aukett Associates PLC 0171 924 4949 Gerry Deighton, Executive Chairman Andrew Lett, Group Managing Director Robert Warner, Finance Director 0171 924 8716 Binns & Co PR Ltd 0171 786 9600 Peter Binns Fiona Bradshaw Editor's Notes: 1. Andrew A Lett (Chairman) RIBA DipArch (Oxford) A chartered architect, he joined the practice in 1976. Made a partner in 1981 and a main board director on the Company's flotation in 1988. Appointed managing director in December 1994. Experienced in the design and detailing of corporate office, telehousing, industrial and warehouse projects. Liaises closely with a number of major clients. 2. Gerald K T Deighton RIBA FCSD FRSA A chartered architect, he joined the practice as an equity partner in 1976 from The Burton Group PLC, where he was chief executive of the property division. Appointed executive chairman on the Company's flotation in 1988 and retired from executive duties on 30 September 1996. 3. John W Thake (Group Managing Director) RIBA DipArch MCSD BNA A chartered architect, he joined the practice in 1974. Made a partner in 1981 and a main board director on the Company's flotation in 1988. Responsible for managing the Group's interests outside the UK, which now include Prague and joint venture offices in Amsterdam, Berlin and Madrid. Also maintains significant project involvement with a number of existing clients in the UK. 4. Geoffrey C Harwood (Group Operations Director) BA Msc (UCL) CEng FCIBSE MinstE MAPM A chartered engineer, he joined the practice as a partner in 1979. Became a main board director on the Company's flotation in 1988. Responsible for computing development, quality assurance and co-ordinating new business development. Has overall responsibility for the technical integrity of all engineering design and liaises closely with a number of major clients. 5. Robert H Warner (Finance director and company secretary) ACA A chartered accountant, he joined the practice in 1986. Appointed company secretary on the Company's flotation in 1988 and Group finance director in January 1992. In addition to financial matters, also responsible for corporate development. A non-executive director of Warner Estate Holdings PLC.