Earthport Regulatory News (EPO)

24 May 2005 08:11

Earthport PLC24 May 2005 For immediate release Stock Exchange announcement 24th May 2005 earthport plc ("earthport" or the "Company") Board Change The Board of earthport announces the appointment of Colin Medway FCMA ACIS (51)as a Non-executive Director with effect from today, 24th May 2005. Colin has extensive experience as European CFO and UK and Ireland Regional VicePresident gained with the high growth US based company, Cambridge TechnologyPartners Inc. (now owned by Novell). Colin was a member of the management teamthat grew its European operation from 50 people to over 800 in 7 years withoperations across 12 countries. Previously he was European Director of Finance at Banyan Systems Inc. (nowePresence Inc.) and he has also held financial positions at Data General (UK)Ltd. (now EMC2). Mike Harrison, Executive Chairman of earthport, commented: "I have known Colinsince we worked together at Data General. He brings an incisive mind and hisknowledge of the IT industry to the earthport Board, of which he will be avaluable member." Matters for disclosure under paragraph 15 of the AIM Rules with respect to theappointment of Colin Medway as a Non-executive Director of earthport PLC. Full Name: Colin John Medway Age: 51 Current Directorships: Bookham Consulting Associates Limited Nutrition Publications Limited Directorships held within the last five years: Cambridge Technology Partners (UK) Limited There are no other matters which are required to be announced with regards tothis appointment as outlined under paragraph (f) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules. End Enquiries: Mike Harrison - Executive Chairman - earthport PLC +44 20 7907 1100David Nabarro / Nigel Atkinson - Nabarro Wells & Co. Limited +44 20 7710 7400 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange