Mr Dieter Adamsas has today been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Leighton Group

Issue Date:  26 June 2001
Issued By:  Leighton Holdings Limited

Company Announcements Office
The Australian Stock Exchange Limited
Level 4
20 Bridge Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Dear Sir,

The Board of Leighton Holdings Limited is pleased to advise that Mr Dieter Adamsas has today been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Leighton Group.  He will hold this position in addition to his current role as the Group’s Chief Financial Officer.

Yours faithfully,


A.J. MOIR
Company Secretary