Change to Board of Directors

Northamber PLC
10 August 2000


Northamber plc

Northamber plc are pleased to announce the appointment of David J. Ives as
Finance Director with immediate effect.

David (44) is a Chartered Accountant with over ten years experience within the
IT distribution sector in both financial and commercial management roles,
following on from his previous experience in quoted retail and marketing
services sectors as Finance Director.

Chairman and Chief Executive David Phillips commented on the appointment:

'David has now been with the Company for ten months and we are all pleased to
welcome him onto the executive board.  We believe his background and
experience within this and other sectors will enable him to ensure that
Northamber continues to deliver its focus on profitable revenue.'

There are no matters required to be disclosed by the Listing Rules in
connection with the appointment of David Ives.