Board Appointment

Parity Group PLC
28 February 2002

28 February 2002



                                Parity Group plc

                                  Board Change


Parity Group plc ('Parity'), the IT services group, announces the appointment to
the Parity Board of Alastair MacDonald CB, as a Non-executive Director with
immediate effect.


Mr Macdonald, 61, has had a distinguished career in the Civil Service spanning
30 years, culminating in his role as Director General of the DTI's Industry
Group with policy responsibility for the manufacturing and service industries,
including the IT and telecommunications sectors and also for technology and
innovation from 1992 to 2000 when he retired.  Since his retirement, Mr
MacDonald has filled a number of roles including the Presidency of the British
Computer Society.


Bill Cockburn, Chairman of Parity, said: 'We are delighted to welcome Alastair
to the Parity Board.  He brings with him detailed understanding of Government as
well as very senior experience across a wide range of commercial business and we
look forward to working with him as we continue to drive the company forward.'


The Company confirms that it is not aware of any details requiring disclosure
under Listing Rule 16.4 in respect of the appointment of Alastair MacDonald.

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For Further information:

Bill Cockburn, Chairman, Parity Group plc                          020 7776 0800

Harriet Keen/Emma Rutherford, Financial Dynamics                   020 7831 3113



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