Directorate

Aberdeen Private Equity Fund Limited

Directorate

 14 March 2011 

The Board of Aberdeen Private Equity Fund Limited (the "Company") announces that Mrs Jennifer L. Wick has, today, resigned as a non-executive director of the Company with immediate effect. Mrs Wick commented that "I am pleased with the Company's performance during my time on the Board and now is the right time for me to leave to focus my attention on my clean energy investments." Jonathan Carr, Chairman of the Company, commented: "We would like to thank Jennifer for her contribution to the Company during her time on the Board and wish her well for the future."For further information please contact: Tom Eckersley 020 7379 5151"