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3 Nov 2009 07:55

3 November 2009

Logica announces new non-executive director Jan Babiak

Logica plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Jan Babiak as a non-executive director. Ms. Babiak will join the Board on 1 January 2010.

Jan Babiak has had a long, successful career at Ernst and Young and has held a variety of roles in both the US and UK since starting with the firm in 1982. She founded Ernst and Young's technology security risk services practice in 1996 and the firm's global climate change and sustainability services practice in 2008. She plans to retire from the partnership on 31 December 2009.

Ms Babiak will become a member of the Audit Committee on her appointment and it is anticipated that she will become chairman of the committee next May following the planned retirement of Roger Payne from the Board at the conclusion of Logica's Annual General Meeting on 5 May 2010.

Commenting on this appointment, David Tyler, Chairman, said:

"I am delighted that Jan Babiak has agreed to join the Logica Board and I am sure we will benefit from her financial and business expertise. She will bring a strong track record in the areas of risk management, information security and control, together with insight into technology and climate change and how they shape business."

There are no matters requiring disclosure in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.13 in respect of Ms Babiak's appointment as a director of the Company.

For further information:

Logica Investor Relations: Karen Keyes/Frances Gibbons +44(0) 20 7446 4372/+44 (0) 7801 723 682

Logica Media Relations: Louise Fisk +44 (0) 7798 857770

Brunswick: Tom Buchanan +44 (0) 20 7404 5959

Notes to editors:

Jan Babiak has been Global Managing Partner of the Global Climate Change and Sustainability Services practice at Ernst & Young since its formation in 2008. Jan joined Ernst & Young in 1982 and became a partner in 1993. Prior to her current role, she served in a number of Managing Partner roles, including in the Technology Security Risk Services Practice, and has been a member of the global technology practice management board. She was named the CBI's First Woman of Technology in 2005 and is involved as a Board Member of the Committee of 200 Foundation, a global non-profit directed at advancing women in business leadership. She is a qualified accountant.