RNS Number:7792R
Bidcorp PLC
6 November 2003

APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTORS

The Board of Bidcorp Plc, the Shipping, Automotive Services and Property &
Outsourced Services group, is pleased to announce the appointment of two
Executive Directors.

David Brinklow, aged 55, has 34 years of experience in the Automotive industry.
David joined Bidcorp plc in September 1997 following the acquisition of the
Arcade Group where he had been employed as Managing Director of the family
company since 1978. He has served as a senior director within the Bidcorp
Automotive division with primary focus on the operation and development of the
prestige vehicle distribution business, specialised transport products, vehicle
preparation centres and the rescue & recovery division. He is married with two
children and is a Fellow of the Institute of the Motor Industry and a Fellow of
the Institute of Vehicle Recovery.

Ron Herman, aged 55, is a Master Mariner who was at sea for 12 years. He was
employed within The Bidvest Group Limited as Managing Director of Rennies Cargo
Terminals, South Africa for 10 years prior to his appointment in 2002 as
Managing Director of Bidcorp Shipping Limited. During his time with Rennies
Cargo Terminals he was responsible for the terminalling of break-bulk products
in South African ports for the Group's major clients. Ron is married with two
children and lives in London.

The Board is confident that with the wide experience and knowledge that both
David and Ron will bring to the Board that they will play an important role in
the growth of Bidcorp.

The Board can confirm that there is no additional relevant information to
disclose under paragraphs 6.F.2 (b) to (g) of the Listing Rules in relation to
either appointment.


For further information, please contact:

Rodger Graham                  Bidcorp Plc         0207 408 0123 
Chief Executive



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