Aberdeen Asset Management PLC

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Aberdeen Asset Management PLC ("the Company") announces that Jutta af Rosenborg has been appointed a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 18 January 2013. Jutta af Rosenborg is currently a non-executive director of Zealand Pharma A/S, Auriga Industries A/S and Carnegie WorldWide Investment Fund.

The Company confirms that there is no further information to be disclosed under LR 9.6.13 R

The Company also announces that Mr Giles Weaver has, with effect from Thursday, 17 January 2013, resigned as a non-executive director of the Company.

Roger Cornick, Chairman of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC, comments:

I would like to thank Giles for his valuable contribution and commitment since joining as a director of the Company in December 2000. I am also pleased to welcome Jutta to the Board who brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge.

Enquiries:

Maitland    Neil Bennett 020 7379 5151


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