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13 Jun 2007 07:01

Electric Word PLC13 June 2007 13th June 2007 Electric Word PLC APPOINTMENT OF FINANCE DIRECTOR Electric Word plc, the specialist information provider, announced today theappointment of Quentin Brocklebank (ACA) as Finance Director. He will join theCompany on 2 July 2007 and has been appointed a board director with effect fromthe same date. Quentin (36) is currently Deputy Finance Director at Dr Foster IntelligenceLimited, the health information business. He previously held several seniorfinancial management positions at Informa plc, including Group FinancialController and Divisional Finance Director at the time the company grewsignificantly through the acquisition and merger of IIR and Taylor & Francis . Julian Turner, Chief Executive , commented: " At this stage of its development Electric Word will benefit considerably fromQuentin's significant experience of integrating acquisitions and Group financialreporting. He has great experience of the specialist media sector and hisappointment is a key element in preparing Electric Word for further growth andreflects the Board's willingness to continue to invest in the Group'sinfrastructure." Prior to entering its close period ahead of its interim results on 21st August,Electric Word also announces that current trading continues in line with theBoard's expectations and ahead of the same period in 2006. Ends Enquiries: Julian Turner, Chief Executive Electric Word plc 020 7954 3470 Tim Spratt Financial Dynamics 020 7831 3113 The information required to be disclosed in accordance with Schedule 2 paragraph(g) of the AIM rules is as follows: Full name: Quentin Mark Brocklebank Age: 36 Current shareholding in company: Nil Percentage of issued share capital: Nil Current directorships: None Past directorships held in the past five years: None There are no other matters to be disclosed in relation to Schedule 2 paragraph(g) of the AIM Rules. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange