RNS Number:6183M
Henlys Group PLC
23 June 2003


Date:     23rd June 2003.

Contact:  Allan Welsh, Chief Executive
          Henlys Group plc
          Telephone: 020 8953 9953

          Ginny Pulbrook, Director
          Citigate Dewe Rogerson
          Telephone: 020 7282 2945




                    Henlys Group plc: USA Management changes

Henlys Group plc, the international bus and coach manufacturer, has today
announced the appointment of Mr J D Bust as President and CEO of Blue Bird
Corporation, with effect from 8th July 2003.  From the same date Mr R E Maddox
will move to the position of Vice President and General Manager, School Bus
Business Unit.

Jeff Bust started his career in the US Navy, obtaining a degree in Mechanical
Engineering at the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.  At the end of his
five year Naval term he attended Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire,
receiving an MBA before embarking on a highly successful industrial career.

Initially Jeff worked in Contract Engineering and Operations Management with a
supplier of defense equipment, at one stage leading a project to build a lean,
state-of-the-art green field plant for the manufacture of high-tech military
systems.  He progressed through a number of increasingly senior operational and
general management roles with industrial equipment manufacturers, building an
impressive track record for improving business efficiency, quality and customer
service.  Jeff has spent the last five years with Grove Worldwide LLC, first as
President of the Cranes Division and more recently as Chairman and CEO.

Commenting on the appointment and management changes, Allan Welsh, CEO of Henlys
Group plc said; "Jeff Bust brings to Blue Bird the skills and experience needed
to lead the implementation of the ambitious growth and product range expansion
plans we have in place for the next few years."


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