Avis Europe plc

Embargoed for 0700 1st July 2008

 

 

Avis Europe plc

 

Avis Europe plc, a leading car rental company in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, announces that Lesley Colyer will step down from the Board and her role as Group HR and Corporate Affairs Director on 4^th July 2008.  An announcement on her successor will be made shortly.

  

Pascal Bazin, CEO of Avis Europe, said:

 

"I would like to thank Lesley for her substantial contributions to the development of Avis throughout her career with us, and in particular her key leadership role in stimulating our "We try Harder" philosophy and reputation for service quality.  She will be missed by many across the Avis network and leaves with our very best wishes for the future."

 

Enquiries:

 

Chris Blundell, Brunswick Group                   0207 404 5959