Earthport Regulatory News (EPO)

15 Sep 2008 07:00



15 September 2008

Earthport plc ("Earthport" or "Company)

Appointment of 

Non- Executive Director

The Board of Earthport plc announces the appointment of Lance Browne CBE as a Non-Executive Director with effect from today, 15 September 2008.

Lance Browne is Vice Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited. Standard Chartered Bank is one of the very few international banks which has a licence to clear local currencies in China. He began his career in China in 1979 in engineering and finance and has continued to further his career there ever since. Past appointments in China include Chairman of the British Chambers in Shanghai and Beijing, Chief Representative of the 48 Group and Chairman of the Foreign Bankers Association. He is an Honorary Citizen of Shanghai and was awarded a CBE for his work and accomplishments in China.

Mike Harrison, Executive Chairman of Earthport, commented: 

"I have great pleasure in welcoming Lance Browne to the Board. His distinguished career in China and the Far East, depth of local knowledge and wide range of contacts will assist the Company to enlarge its presence there and grasp the exciting opportunities in the region. He will be a valuable member of the Board." 

Lance Browne commented: 

"Earthport is an innovative and exciting Company with a great product. I look forward to working with the Earthport Board."

Matters for disclosure under paragraph 15 of the AIM Rules with respect to the appointment of Lance Browne as a Non-Executive Director of Earthport plc:

There are no other matters which are required to be announced with regards to this appointment as outlined under paragraph (f) of Schedule 2 of the AIM rules.