Following the announcement 5 May, The Board of Punch Taverns plc is pleased to announce that Ian Dyson will join the Company as Chief Executive on Monday 6 September, 2010.

Giles Thorley will remain with the Company until an orderly handover has been completed.

ENQUIRIES:

Punch Taverns     Tel: 01283 501 703 / 01283501635

Giles Thorley
Phil Dutton

Smithfield Consultants     Tel: 020 7360 4900 

John Kiely
Alex Simmons