Directorate Change

Angle PLC 01 August 2005 For Immediate Release 1 August 2005 ANGLE plc ('ANGLE' or the 'Company') Formation of Executive Management Board and Board Change ANGLE plc, the venture management and consulting company specialising in the commercialisation of technology and the development of technology-based industry announces the formation of an Executive Management Board which will report directly to the ANGLE plc Board. In recognition of the Company's recent successes, rapid expansion and future prospects across the United Kingdom, United States and the Middle East, ANGLE has strengthened its management structure and promoted Stephen Bates, currently Director of UK Ventures, to UK Chief Executive. Responsibility for HR, marketing, IT and operations will now be devolved from the Board to regional chief executives ensuring full responsibility for all activities in their respective regions. With immediate effect, the Executive Management Board will consist of Group CEO, Andrew Newland and Finance Director, Ian Griffiths, together with: Stephen Bates, UK Chief Executive Stephen Bates has an MA in engineering, and an MBA. Following 10 years within the product development industry his career has taken him to Scientific Generics, Arthur D. Little and Marks & Spencer prior to joining ANGLE in 2004. Dr Gary Evans, US Chief Executive Gary Evans has a BSc in Chemistry, a PhD in Physical Chemistry, and a Diploma in Management Science and was Visiting Professor in Innovation Management at the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Following a career with Cambridge Life Sciences and then Scottish Enterprise, Dr. Evans joined ANGLE in 1997. Dr Eulian Roberts, Middle East Chief Executive Eulian Roberts has a BSc in Microbiology, a PhD in Molecular Biology and an MBA. He gained three years' post-doctoral experience and then joined Scottish Enterprise. He then became chief executive of the Stirling University Innovation Park, managing director of Coventry University Enterprises Limited and a director of the UK Science Park Association. Dr Roberts joined ANGLE in 1998. As a result of these changes, Dawson Buck will be stepping down from his position as Deputy Chief Executive, with immediate effect. He remains a director of ANGLE's venture companies, Corpora plc and Provexis plc. Commenting on the new organisational structure, Group CEO, Andrew Newland, said: 'The formation of an Executive Management Board establishes a clear management structure and accountability by region which will improve the efficiency and integration of our Consulting & Management and Ventures operations, streamline overheads and facilitate our continuing rapid growth. The new management structure gives us the platform we need to grow the business substantially. I am delighted to have such high calibre individuals within the Executive Management Board. I would also like to put on record my thanks to Dawson Buck for all his contributions to the ANGLE Board over the last five years.' For further information ANGLE plc Andrew Newland, Chief Executive Tel: +44 (0)1483 295830 Buchanan Communications Tel: +44 (0)20 7466 5000 Richard Darby, Suzanne Brocks, James Strong Notes to Editors Founded in 1994, ANGLE is an international venture management and consulting company focusing on the commercialisation of technology and the development of technology-based industry. ANGLE creates, develops and advises technology businesses on its own behalf and for its clients. ANGLE is listed on AIM (AGL.L); further information can be found on www.ANGLEplc.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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