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11 Apr 2008 07:00

Vitesse Media PLC11 April 2008 Date: 11 April 2008 On behalf of: Vitesse Media Plc ("Vitesse", the "Company" or the "Group")Immediate Release Vitesse Media PlcDirectorate Change The Board of Vitesse Media Plc (AIM: VIS), the publishing, events andmultimedia company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Copeland,an existing director of the Company, as its Chief Operating Officer, withimmediate effect. Leslie joined Vitesse in 1997, ascending to the role of Editor for GrowthCompany Investor magazine in 2000. Following the launch of Business XLmagazine, Leslie became Editorial Director with responsibility for the deliveryof Vitesse's content across all platforms - online, events and print. He hasdriven the successful expansion of Growth Company Investor's brand - online, inspecialist research, awards, events and conferences across the UK. He also ledthe team of Growth Company Investor to win the 'Best Research Award' at the 2006AIM Awards. Sara Williams, Chief Executive of Vitesse Media plc, said: "Vitesse Media has doubled in size in the past 18 months and Leslie has played asignificant role in the integration of 'What Investment', acquired in February2007, and Information Age, a recent addition to our stable. Leslie has brought awealth of experience with him and I'm sure will help us to develop and grow thebusiness further." -Ends- Enquiries: Vitesse Media Plc Via Redleaf CommunicationsSara Williams, Chief Executive www.vitessemedia.co.uk Redleaf Communications Ltd vitesse@redleafpr.comEmma Kane/Sanna Sumner/Mike Ward Tel: 020 7822 0200 About Vitesse Media Plc Award-winning, AIM-listed Vitesse Media plc is a multi-platform media businessboasting an array of market leading magazines, websites and events. Its focus ison the entrepreneurial sector, with an expert hub of information on AIM.Vitesse's websites include SmallBusiness.co.uk, GrowthBusiness.co.uk,GrowthCompany.co.uk, Whatinvestment.co.uk and MandAdeals.co.uk. Its magazinestable includes titles such Business XL, Growth Company Investor, M&A and WhatInvestment. The high-profile Vitesse Events division produces the Quoted CompanyAwards, Investor All Stars, Growth Cycle Seminars, Media & Money and the GrowthCompany Investor Show. Every month, Vitesse Media reaches a targeted audience ofaround 670,000 people, consisting of CEOs, entrepreneurs, professional advisers,venture capitalists and other investors, both institutional and private. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange