Appointment of Non-executive Director

21sr December 2004

                              The Sage Group plc                               

                     Appointment of Non-executive Director                     

The Sage Group plc ('Sage') today announces the appointment of Tamara Ingram as
a Non-executive Director, with immediate effect.

Tamara, aged 43, has since 2003 been a senior executive of WPP, one of the
world's leading advertising and media services businesses, as President of its
Marketing Consultancy divisions; Added Value, Henley Centre and Fusion 5. From
1995 to 2001, she was UK Chief Executive of Saatchi and Saatchi. Tamara is also
currently Chairman of Visit London (formerly the London Tourist Board).

Tamara has a wide range of experience in brand marketing and a deep
understanding of service businesses.

Michael Jackson, Chairman of Sage, said: 'We are delighted to welcome Tamara to
the Sage Board. She brings a wealth of practical experience in managing
businesses for growth in competitive markets. Tamara's addition complements the
considerable non-executive expertise we already have on the Board. We look
forward to working with Tamara as we continue to develop our business by
serving our customers better.'

There are no other details requiring disclosure under Listing Rule 16.4,
relating to further information on this appointment, including other public
company directorships.

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