Exide Technologies Names Richard Conlon Vice President, Motive Power Sales and Marketing - North America

PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 4, 2002; GNB Industrial Power, the Motive Power Business Group of Exide Technologies, today announced the appointment of Richard Conlon to the position of Vice President, Motive Power Sales and Marketing. Exide Technologies is a global leader in stored electrical energy solutions.

In his new position, Richard is responsible for all Motive Power Sales and Marketing and service activities in North America. He also will take a leadership role in establishing and expanding customer and dealer relationships across North America.

Richard has broad knowledge and experience in the industry, having previously held the position of Commercial Director Motive Power, Northern Europe where he was responsible for devising and implementing the Motive Power strategy throughout the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Holland and Norway. During his 14-year career with the Company, Richard also has held various positions of increasing responsibility in the Original Equipment and Export Sales sectors, including Area Sales Manager, Divisional Sales Manager, Original Equipment Sales Manager, Export Sales Manager and Original Equipment Director, Europe.

"The addition of Richard to our North American Motive Power team enhances our leadership position in the global market and brings a very experienced new dimension to our effort in North America," said Neil S. Bright, President of Exide Technologies Motive Power Global Business Unit. "Richard will lead the company to greater success with the introduction of many new products and services in the coming months."

Richard added, "I am very excited about the challenge and opportunity in North America. We already have an excellent, strong team in place that will be an invaluable resource as we continue our ascendancy to the number one position that we already have secured in Europe."

Mr. Conlon graduated from Liverpool University with a degree in Economics.