ScottishPower Announces New Director & Trading Statement


GLASGOW, U.K., Sept. 30, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- ScottishPower (NYSE:SPI) (London:SPW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Judi Johansen, President and Chief Executive Officer of its US subsidiary PacifiCorp (OTCBB:PCPWP), to its Board with effect from 1 October 2003.

Judi, 45, joined ScottishPower from Bonneville Power Administration in December 2000 as Executive Vice President of Regulation and External Affairs and was appointed President and CEO a year later.

Charles Miller Smith, ScottishPower Chairman, said: "Judi has provided excellent leadership in her roles at PacifiCorp and her appointment to the Board underlines the importance of the regulated US business to our long-term strategy."

ScottishPower will also shortly meet analysts ahead of its close period for the half-year ending 30 September 2003. At the meetings, ScottishPower will update analysts on performance against the previously stated strategic priorities for each of its four businesses, confirming that it continues to trade in line with expectations.

ScottishPower's half-year results will be announced on 4 November 2003.

30 September 2003


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