Directorate Change

1 Feb 2007 12:05

Earthport PLC01 February 2007 Earthport plc ("Earthport" or the "Company") Appointment of David Fife as an Executive Director And Investment in the Company 1 February 2007 The Board of Earthport is pleased to announce, that following his appointment asChief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company with effect from 1 November 2006,David Fife has become an Executive Director of Earthport plc with effect from 1February 2007. Mr Fife commented "I am pleased to join the Board during this exciting time forEarthport. The Company's new found momentum, underscored by significant newcustomers, means Earthport is poised for success." David Fife has subscribed £300,000 in the funding exercise announced on 2 January 2007, representing a beneficial ownership of 1,304,347 Earthport plc Ordinary Shares of 10 pence each, at a cost of 23 pence per share. Mike Harrison, Chairman of Earthport said, "We welcome David Fife to the Boardand acknowledge his financial commitment to the Company, which demonstrates hisconfidence in its future success. Recent announcements have shown that progressis being made; this appointment marks a further step forward for Earthport." Matters for disclosure under paragraph 15 of the AIM Rules with respect to theappointment of David Fife as an Executive Director of Earthport plc: Full name: David Edward Fife Age: 36 Current Directorships: Affinity Financial Corporation, Waterfield Technology Corp Directorships held within the last 5 years: Senior Multi Media, LLC Centercourt Cash, Inc STV Communications, Inc National Interbank, Inc Press enquiries: Mike Harrison, Chairman - earthport plc +44 20 7220 9700Mark Ashurst - Canaccord Adams Limited +44 20 7050 6500Lulu Bridges/Polly Hutchinson - Tavistock Communications +44 20 7920 3150 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange