The Board of ScottishPower announces that Philip Bowman will succeed Ian Russell as Group Chief Executive with effect from 16 January 2006.

ScottishPower Chairman Charles Miller Smith said "I am delighted to be able to welcome Philip to ScottishPower. He has extensive experience at the helm of major public companies and a consistent track record of building value for shareholders. He will bring a fresh perspective to ScottishPower and we look forward to working with him. I would like to thank Ian for his significant contributions over the last 11 years, first as Group Finance Director and then as Group Chief Executive. The Group is in robust health, the sale of PacifiCorp is proceeding on schedule and the Group is on track to deliver strong results for the full year."

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