Change to DirectorateAshtead Group plc announces the appointment of Wayne Edmunds as an independentnon-executive director, effective 10 February 2014.Wayne is chief executive officer of Invensys plc which was acquired bySchneider Electric in January 2014.Wayne is also a non-executive director of BBA Aviation plc. He is an Americancitizen and lives in New Jersey but also maintains a London residence.The Company confirms that there are no other disclosures required under theListing Rules in respect of Wayne Edmunds.Contacts:Chris Cole Chairman 020 7314 5121Geoff Drabble Chief executive 020 7726 9700