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4 January 2017

The Vitec Group plc

Director Appointment

The Vitec Group plc ("Vitec", "the Company" or the "Group"), the international provider of products and services for the Broadcast and Photographic markets, announces that Martin Green has been appointed an Executive Director of the Company with effect from 4 January 2017. In this role Martin's title will be Group Business Development Director and he will have responsibility for Business Development particularly focussing on APAC and opportunities in the Creative Solutions businesses as well as his existing responsibility for corporate development and HR.

Martin has been with the Group since April 2003 and has been instrumental in focussing the Group on its core Broadcast and Photographic businesses. His existing responsibilities include strategy and M&A, HR and Legal. Previously he held corporate development positions at Bunzl plc, at a broadcast equipment rental business and worked in investment banking at N M Rothschild. He trained and qualified as a solicitor with Linklaters & Alliance in the UK and is a certified accountant.

John McDonough, Chairman of Vitec, said:

"The Board would like to welcome Martin to the Board reflecting his importance in the development of the Group and the execution of its strategy. Martin has wide commercial experience and an in depth knowledge of the Group and the Broadcast and Photographic markets that will enhance delivery of our strategy."

There are no further matters to be disclosed in accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.

Enquiries:

The Vitec Group plc

Stephen Bird, Group Chief Executive

Paul Hayes, Group Finance Director

Telephone: 020 8332 4600

MHP Communications

Tim Rowntree

Jamie Ricketts

Ollie Hoare

Telephone: 020 3128 8100

A Snapshot of The Vitec Group 

Vitec is a global provider of premium branded products and services to the Broadcast and Photographic markets. Vitec is listed on the London Stock Exchange with 2015 revenue of £317.8 million.

The Group is organised in two Divisions:

The Broadcast Division designs, manufactures and distributes premium branded products for broadcasting, film and video production for broadcasters and independent content creators. It also provides premium services including equipment rental and technical solutions to TV production teams, film crews and corporate enterprises.

The Photographic Division designs, manufactures and distributes premium branded equipment for photographic and video cameras and provides dedicated solutions to professional and non-professional image takers.

More information can be found at: www.vitecgroup.com.

LEI number: 2138007H5DQ4X8YOCF14