Board Change

ITE Group PLC
27 April 2001


For Immediate Release                                             27 April 2001


                                ITE GROUP PLC

                                 BOARD CHANGE

ITE Group plc, the leading exhibition organiser in emerging markets, announces
that Nigel Stapleton is resigning as interim Chief Executive and Director with
immediate effect.  Mr. Stapleton will continue in his capacity as Chairman of
Veronis Suhler International Limited.

The selection process for a permanent Chief Executive for ITE is well advanced
and the Company anticipates that a further announcement regarding this
permanent appointment will be made within the next few months.  In the
intervening period, the Company's Chairman, Lawrie Lewis, will also act as the
interim Chief Executive.

The Board would like to express its appreciation to Mr. Stapleton for his
significant contributions and input since he became the interim Chief
Executive of ITE three months ago.


Contact:


ITE GROUP plc                                         020 7596 5000
Lawrie Lewis

Buchanan Communications                               020 7466 5000
Richard Oldworth/Isabel Petre