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2003年12月10日 - 4:01PM
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CybIT Holdings PLC
10 December 2003
APPOINTMENT OF NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Cybit Holdings plc ("Cybit" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the
appointment of the Rt Hon. Sir John Daniel Wheeler to the Board as a
non-executive Director from 1st January 2004.
Sir John, aged 63, brings over 20 years of experience within the public sector.
He was from 1997 to 2002 Chairman of the Service Authorities for the National
Criminal Intelligence Service and the National Crime Squad. In 2002 he was
Chairman of the Home Office and Department for Transport Review into airport
security, with particular reference to the role of the police, and from 1982 to
1993, Sir John was Chairman of The British Security Industry Association
Inspectorate.
Up to 1997, Sir John was an active Member of Parliament for Westminster North
for eighteen years, sitting on various committees including the Home Affairs
Select Committee. In the mid 1990's, Sir John held the position of Deputy
Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office, responsible as Minister of State
for Security and the Criminal Justice System and as Finance Minister for the
budget of #8 billion.
Sir John has been a non executive Director of Key Business Finance Corporation
PLC and the Merchant International Group Limited since 1997 and 2003,
respectively. Since 2003, he has been Chairman of Globaleye Network Intelligence
Limited.
In the previous five years, Sir John has been Chairman of the following
companies; Reliance Custodial Services Limited (1997 - 2000), MWB Leisurebox
Limited (1997 - 2003) and MWB Business Exchange Limited (1999 - 2002). He was
non executive Director of Jasmin PLC from 1997 to 1998 and Norbain PLC from 1998
to 1999.
Sir John has an interest in 175,000 ordinary shares of 0.1p each in the capital
of the Company.
There are no other matters which are required to be announced as required under
paragraph (f) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules.
Commenting on the appointments, Neil Johnson, Chairman of Cybit said:
"I am delighted to welcome Sir John to the Board of Directors. His considerable
experience in the Transport sector, combined with his knowledge of the
regulatory environment will be invaluable to Cybit as we continue to grow. Sir
John will bring a fresh perspective to the business as we look to expand in the
UK and internationally."
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For more information, please contact:
Jonathon Brill / Charlotte Kirkham, Bell Pottinger Financial 0207 861 3232
About Cybit
Cybit is a leading provider of fleet management and telematics solutions,
delivering a full range of Internet-based software and support service to
private motorists, vehicle fleet managers and commercial haulage operators.
Cybit operates a number of telematics platforms, from end-to-end OEM solutions
to its own generic platform, providing satellite tracking of mobile assets via
street-level digital maps. This enables Cybit operators to obtain data and
deliver services or assistance via wireless networks for safety critical events,
accident or breakdown, as well as providing support if a vehicle is stolen, or a
driver is late or lost. By facilitating the processing of this information for
financial management purposes, Cybit then frees users up to promote best use of
existing resources.
For more information about Cybit's technology solutions, please contact Philip
Szomszor at IBA Europe on 01780 721433.
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