Wed Nov 23, 2011 11:35am EST

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc ("RBS")

23 November 2011

RBS announces that Brian Hartzer, Executive Committee member responsible for its UK Retail, Wealth and Ulster division, has given notice of his intention to leave RBS and return to Australia in 2012.  Brian will take up a senior domestic role with an Australian financial institution when released by RBS which is currently expected to be during summer 2012.

Stephen Hester, RBS CEO commented

"Brian joined RBS in 2009 and has been a valuable part of the team restructuring RBS.  He will leave the UK Retail business in good health and with time to conduct an orderly succession.  I wish him well in his move back to Australia and am pleased we have him until well into next year to ensure no loss of momentum."

For further information contact:

RBS Group Media Relations
Jason Knauf

Head of Group Media Relations

+44 (0) 207 672 1024