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29 Jan 2009 07:00

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29 January 2009

The Vitec Group plc

Directorate changes

The Board of The Vitec Group plc ("Vitec") announces that it has appointed Stephen Bird as chief executive of Vitec, with effect from 14 April 2009. Alastair Hewgill, interim chief executive, has agreed to remain with Vitec for an appropriate handover period in order to allow an orderly transition.

Stephen Bird, aged 48, has been divisional managing director of Weir Oil & Gas, part of Weir plc, since 2005. He has a broad range of UK and International experience having previously worked at Danaher, Black & Decker, Unipart Group, Hepworth PLC and Technicolour Group and he is currently a non-executive director of UMECO plc. Stephen is a graduate of St John's College, Cambridge.

Michael Harper, Chairman of Vitec, said:

"I am pleased to welcome Stephen to Vitec. The Board looks forward to his input in guiding the Group through the next stage of its progression and development.

"I would also like to express the Board's gratitude to Alastair Hewgill who has executed his roles as Finance Director and, latterly, as Interim CEO with professionalism and dedication. We wish him well in the future."

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Notes to editors

1. Vitec is an international Group, principally serving customers in the worldwide media sector with products and services for the broadcast, entertainment and photographic industries. Vitec is based on strong, well known, premium brands that professionals rely on. Vitec is organised in three divisions: Imaging & Staging, Broadcast Systems and Broadcast Services. More information can be found at: www.vitecgroup.com.

2. Stephen Bird is currently a non-executive director of UMECO plc. There is no further information on Stephen Bird to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13.