Malcolm Baggott ro Retire as Chief Executive

Vitec Group PLC
21 January 2000


VITEC GROUP PLC

The Board of Vitec Group plc announces that Malcolm Baggott, Chief Executive,
has decided that he wishes to retire by 31st December, 2000, having  led  the
group successfully for ten years.  Plans are in hand to recruit his successor
and an announcement will be made in due course.


Enquiries:

Alison Carnwath - Chairman             0171-655-7766
Malcolm Baggott - Chief Executive      01494-679800
Charles Watson - Financial Dynamics    0171-831-3113