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31 Jul 2009 07:32



Abbey National plc ("Abbey") and Alliance & Leicester plc ("A&L") have announced that Juan Colombás has been appointed as an Executive Director effective from 31 July 2009. This appointment has been approved by the FSA.

Juan Colombás is currently Chief Risk Officer and his appointment as Executive Director reflects the importance of this role and strengthens the risk capability at the most senior level in the UK. 

António Horta-Osório, Chief Executive, said: "We have put great value in meritocracy and the importance of promoting and increasing responsibilities from within the Bank and I'm therefore delighted that Juan will be joining the boards of Abbey and A&L." 

For further details, please contact:

Matthew Young, Communications Director: Tel: 07802 332 292

Anthony Frost, Head of Corporate Communications.  Tel: 07979 245 715