Appointment of independent non-executive director

The Rank Group Plc

- Appointment of independent non-executive director

The Rank Group Plc ("Rank") announces the appointment of Colin Child to the board of Rank as a non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2012. He will also join Rank's audit and finance committees.

Colin Child, age 54, is currently group finance director of De La Rue plc, the commercial security printer and papermaker. His previous roles include group finance director of DTZ Holdings plc, Stanley Leisure plc, Fitness First Plc and National Express Group PLC. He is a chartered accountant.

Ian Burke, Rank's chairman and chief executive, said "I am delighted that Colin is joining the board of Rank. He brings considerable experience gained within large multi-national businesses operating in a wide range of sectors, including casino gaming. I am confident that his broad commercial experience will contribute significantly to the development of Rank in the future."

Rank confirms that there is no information to be disclosed under the requirements of Listing Rule 9.6.13 in relation to this appointment.

15 December 2011

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