ScottishPower is pleased today to announce the appointment of Nick Rose, Finance Director of Diageo, as a non-executive director with immediate effect.

Mr Rose, 45, has gained a wealth of international experience during a career spanning a number of senior financial posts in the global drinks sector. These include Finance Director of UDV and IDV and Group Controller and Treasurer of Grand Metropolitan. He has also worked in the United States for Ford in Detroit in areas such as portfolio management, corporate funding and capital structuring, experience of relevance and importance to ScottishPower.

ScottishPower Chairman Charles Miller Smith said: "We are delighted with this appointment. Nick Rose has wide experience in global financial management, particularly involving US businesses. His arrival brings skills and insights that will be very helpful."

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