Philip Cushing Appointmented Chief Executive

Vitec Group PLC 10 March 2000 VITEC GROUP plc Appointment of Chief Executive Vitec Group today announces the appointment of Philip Cushing as Chief Executive, effective 28 April 2000. Mr Cushing was formerly Chief Executive of Inchcape PLC, the international distribution company. He left the company in July 1999, having delivered significant shareholder value by refocusing the company. Prior to joining Inchcape Mr Cushing was Chief Executive, International, of Norton Opax PLC. Mr Cushing is currently non executive director of Ikon Office Solutions Inc. Commenting on Mr Cushing's appointment, Alison Carnwath, Chairman of Vitec Group said: 'I am looking forward to Philip joining Vitec, as he brings with him a wealth of commercial, industrial and international experience. He has a long history of managing companies for growth and a proven track record in creating shareholder value.' Mr Cushing succeeds Malcolm Baggott who announced his intention to retire on 21 January 2000, after ten years as Chief Executive. Vitec Group plc Tel: 01494 679 826 or Alison Carnwath, Chairman Tel: 0207 655 7766 Financial Dynamics Tel: 0207 831 3113 Richard Mountain Mob: 07909 684466 Curriculum Vitae attached VITEC GROUP plc Philip Cushing - Curriculum Vitae EMPLOYMENT HISTORY NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROLES 1997 - Present Ikon Office Solutions Inc 1994 - 1998 Bunzl Plc 1990 - 1999 INCHCAPE PLC 1990 - 1992 Chief Executive - Inchcape Berhad, Singapore 1992 - 1994 Main Board Director - Services Businesses 1995 - 1996 Group Managing Director 1996 - 1999 Group Chief Executive 1984 - 1989 NORTON OPAX PLC 1984 Marketing Director 1985 - 1989 Chief Executive, International 1978 - 1984 MODULEX SYSTEMS (LEGO GROUP) Managing Director UK 1972 - 1978 NORPRINT LTD (NORCROS PLC) Sales and Marketing appointments

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