RNS Number:3626R
Avis Europe PLC
28 October 2003

28 October 2003

                                  Avis Europe plc


We are making good progress with our search for a new Chief Executive following
Mark McCafferty's resignation at the beginning of September.  Mark has agreed to
be available to the company until January 2004, however, he will step down from
the Board with effect from 1st November.  Pending the appointment of a new Chief
Executive, Alun Cathcart, who is currently Deputy Chairman and is a former Chief
Executive of the Company, has agreed to act as the interim Chief Executive.


For further details please contact:


Chris Wermann
Avis Europe plc                                          01344 417376

Ben Foster
Financial Dynamics                                       020 7269 7247



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