Board Changes

Interregnum PLC 23 December 2002 23 December 2002 PRESS RELEASE INTERREGNUM PLC Changes in Board Organisation and Responsibilities Interregnum plc, an information technology investment and advisory company, has announced the following changes to its Board: 1. Appointment of Graham Ransom to head new Interregnum franchise 2. Stanley Stern and Teddy Rosenberg to step down as non-executive directors 3. Formation of an Advisory Board, to be chaired by Dr John Forrest, CBE 1. Appointment of Graham Ransom to head new Interregnum Franchise Graham Ransom, who has been an executive director of Interregnum since 1995, has formed a new company, Venture Marketing Limited, which has been granted a non-exclusive franchise to use Interregnum's intellectual property, brand and trademarks in a territory distinct from Interregnum's existing direct activity. The new business will pay a franchise fee to Interregnum based on the revenues and other value which it is able to generate using Interregnum's intellectual property. Graham was instrumental in the development of Interregnum's original Venture Marketing concept, helping high-potential technology companies to develop, fund and implement innovative, value-building strategies. His work included the establishment of the Step IT Up!TM seed capital initiative with 3i in the Thames Valley in 1997. Graham and his company will also undertake work for Interregnum on a sub-contract basis where necessary, and in the short term this means representing Interregnum in its relationship with a number of existing investee clients. In keeping with the close relationship which a franchise carrying Interregnum's brand implies, Graham will remain on the Board of Interregnum plc, in a non-executive capacity, and retain a significant share and option stake in Interregnum. Interregnum has been granted a right to purchase the new franchise on privileged terms in the future. 2. Teddy Rosenberg and Stanley Stern stepping down as non-executive directors Teddy Rosenberg and Stanley Stern, who have been non-executive directors since CIBC's initial investment in Interregnum in 1998, have announced their intention to step down from the Interregnum Board. 3. Formation of an Advisory Board, to be headed by Dr John Forrest, CBE Interregnum has announced the formation of an Advisory Board which will provide a way for the company to benefit from the skills, experience, contacts and advice of a number of senior figures from the worlds of technology, private equity, and public policy. John Forrest, a non-executive director of 3i plc and Chairman of the Government Spectrum Management Advisory Group, will become chairman of this Advisory Board, and other members will be announced during the coming months. As a result of these changes the Interregnum plc Board now consists of: Ken Olisa - Chairman & Chief Executive Martin Cooper - Finance Director Roger Jeynes - Chief Operating Officer Adrian Merryman - Chief Investment Officer Ian Taylor, MBE, MP - Executive Director Geoff Shingles, CBE - Non-executive Director Richard Fifield - Non-executive Director Graham Ransom - Non-executive Director Graham Ransom's existing executive responsibilities will be assumed by Ken Olisa and Roger Jeynes. Ken Olisa, Chairman and CEO of Interregnum plc said: 'As we continue to extend our range of offerings and client relationships, one of the challenges we have faced is how to develop our original Venture Marketing concept in support of fledgling businesses. This aspect of our business has long been a particular passion of Graham's. So I am delighted to have someone with his reputation and experience leading our first franchise operation. 'Teddy Rosenberg and Stanley Stern have been great friends and supporters of Interregnum, and I would like to thank them for providing invaluable assistance and wise counsel to us over the last four years. 'I am particularly pleased that John Forrest, with his wealth of private equity and IT industry experience has agreed to chair and help us build a new Advisory Board, extending the reach of Interregnum, and providing a boost to our fund raising activity.' - Ends - For further information: Interregnum plc 020 7494 3080 Roger Jeynes Merlin Financial 020 7606 1244 Vanessa Maydon 07802 961 902 (mobile) Clare Maciocia 07876 561 305 Notes to Editors • Interregnum plc is an information technology investment and advisory company. Founded in 1992 by Ken Olisa, Interregnum is headquartered in London, employs 20 people, and works with technology companies, entrepreneurs, and other investors to transform technology into wealth. Interregnum provides both the intellectual and financial capital which technology companies need at each stage of their life cycle, from conception through to exit. 250+ man-years of experience in the technology and corporate finance sectors are embodied in proprietary methodologies such as the Four Pillars of Value(c) to support offerings in research, market assessment, valuation, due diligence, acquisition, venture capital, corporate venturing, and recovery. Interregnum is quoted on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (symbol: ITR), and is regulated by the Financial Services Authority. • For further information, www.interregnum.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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