Directorate Change

Xaar PLC
30 January 2008


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                         30 January 2008

                                    Xaar plc
                                CHANGE OF DIRECTOR



Xaar plc ('Xaar'), the inkjet printing technology group headquartered in 
Cambridge announces a change in the membership of its Board.

After nearly six years as Finance Director and Deputy Chief Executive, Nigel 
Berry has informed the company of his resignation from his position and from the
Board with effect from 31 March 2008. The Board would like to thank him 
sincerely for his careful and robust handling of the Group's finances and 
relationships during what has been a decisive phase in the Group's development 
and wish him every success for the future.

The Company is pleased to announce that Andrew Taylor, currently Deputy Finance 
Director and Company Secretary, will join the Board as Finance Director on the 
same date. Andrew has been with the company since 2001.

Commenting on the changes, Xaar's Chairman, Phil Lawler, said 'I wish Nigel well
for the future and thank him for his significant contribution to the company 
during his time with us.  I am pleased to welcome Andrew to the Board and 
congratulate him on his appointment.'


Additional information:

There is no information concerning Andrew Taylor which requires disclosure under
Rule LR 9.6.13 of the UK Listing Authority Listing Rules.

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Contacts

Xaar plc:                                                        01223-423663
Ian Dinwoodie, Chief Executive                                 www.xaar.co.uk
Nigel Berry, Finance Director

Bankside Consultants:
Steve Liebmann or Simon Bloomfield               020-7367-8883 / 07802-888159




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