Directorate Change

Provexis PLC 24 July 2006 PROVEXIS PLC ('Provexis' or the 'Company') Directorate Change Provexis plc, the nutraceutical company that develops scientifically-proven functional and medical foods, today announces that Dr Stephen Franklin is stepping down with immediate effect from his role as Chief Executive Officer, and will not be seeking re-election to the Board at the Company's forthcoming Annual General Meeting. Dr Franklin will continue to work with the Company until early 2007 as Acting Director of Research. In this capacity he will complement the Company's research and development team progressing late phase development of the Company's proprietary technologies. The Company announces that Stephen Moon has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Stephen Moon, formerly Commercial Director of Provexis, has been with the Company since February 2003. Stephen Moon has been central to the strategic development of the Company. He has been responsible for identifying and implementing revenue generating opportunities, in particular pursuing key licensing agreements, and was instrumental in the successful launch of the Company's Sirco(TM)product, which incorporates its patented Fruitflow(TM)technology, into the major UK supermarkets, Tesco and Waitrose, in February 2006. Prior to joining Provexis, Stephen worked as Strategy Planning and Worldwide Business Development Director at GlaxoSmithKline's nutritional healthcare division and in manufacturing and supply chain roles at BP, Dalgety and Quaker. Dawson Buck, Chairman of Provexis plc said: 'The Board would like to thank Dr Stephen Franklin for his significant contribution to the establishment and development of the Company, particularly since the reverse takeover of Nutrinnovator in June 2005. In addition we are pleased that he will continue to work with the Company in an advisory capacity. 'I am delighted that Stephen Moon has accepted the role of Chief Executive. He is highly regarded in the global nutritional sector and his wealth of experience and extensive knowledge of the Company will prove invaluable in the next stage of Provexis' development. 'As stated at the preliminary results announcement, the Board is pleased with the progress that the Company has made since its admission to AIM in June 2005. We believe that the Company is well-positioned to continue its growth by capitalising on global opportunities with potential licensing partners in the rapidly growing functional and medical foods market.' For further information please contact: Dawson Buck, Chairman Provexis plc Tel: 07836 777 779 Emma Kent Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial Tel: 020 7861 3232 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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