Xaar Regulatory News (XAR)

30 Jan 2008 07:00

Xaar PLC30 January 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30 January 2008 Xaar plc CHANGE OF DIRECTOR Xaar plc ("Xaar"), the inkjet printing technology group headquartered in Cambridge announces a change in the membership of its Board. After nearly six years as Finance Director and Deputy Chief Executive, Nigel Berry has informed the company of his resignation from his position and from theBoard with effect from 31 March 2008. The Board would like to thank him sincerely for his careful and robust handling of the Group's finances and relationships during what has been a decisive phase in the Group's development and wish him every success for the future. The Company is pleased to announce that Andrew Taylor, currently Deputy Finance Director and Company Secretary, will join the Board as Finance Director on the same date. Andrew has been with the company since 2001. Commenting on the changes, Xaar's Chairman, Phil Lawler, said "I wish Nigel wellfor the future and thank him for his significant contribution to the company during his time with us. I am pleased to welcome Andrew to the Board and congratulate him on his appointment." Additional information: There is no information concerning Andrew Taylor which requires disclosure underRule LR 9.6.13 of the UK Listing Authority Listing Rules. Ends Contacts Xaar plc: 01223-423663Ian Dinwoodie, Chief Executive www.xaar.co.ukNigel Berry, Finance Director Bankside Consultants:Steve Liebmann or Simon Bloomfield 020-7367-8883 / 07802-888159 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange