Company Press Release
July 5, 2000
BRACKNELL, Berkshire -- Avis Europe plc, the leading car rental company in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and
Asia yesterday announced the appointment of Dieter Woitscheck to the new position of Chief Operating Director,
reporting to Mark McCafferty, Chief Executive. Dieter will join the Board effective 1st January 2001 from his current
position as Managing Director of the Avis business in Germany.
As Chief Operating Director, Dieter assumes responsibility for the Group's five major markets - Germany, France,
Italy, Spain and the UK and Group Fleet and Operations.
Dieter Woitscheck aged 47 joined the Avis Group in 1989 as Marketing & Sales Director, Germany. Prior to joining
Avis, Dieter held a number of marketing and sales positions with blue chip companies. Since April 1993 he has managed
the Avis business in Germany, successfully leading the company through seven consecutive years of double-digit
growth.
Mark McCafferty said: ``The appointment of Dieter as Chief Operating Director will strengthen the executive resource
of the Group and enable us to pursue our development opportunities, whilst also ensuring focus on our current business.
Dieter's appointment will enable me to devote more time to the strategic priorities, which we have set out to our
shareholders. I am delighted to announce his appointment and together with the Avis Board look forward to working
with him to ensure the continued long-term success of Avis``.
Avis Europe internet site : www.avis-europe.com
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Contact:
Avis Europe plc
Mark McCafferty, +44 1344 426644
or
Taylor Rafferty
Brian Rafferty, +1-212-889-4350