Appointment

Anite Group PLC
26 June 2002


For immediate release                                             26 June 2002



             Anite Appoints David Thorpe as Non-Executive Director

                             ('Anite' or 'Company')


Anite Group PLC, the European IT consultancy and services company, is pleased to
announce the appointment of David Thorpe,52, as a non-executive to the main
Board in line with the company's previous commitment to appoint an additional
independent director. His appointment is effective immediately and as a member
of the main board will Chair the Audit Committee for the Group.

David qualified at Birmingham University trained as a Public Finance Accountant
spending 17 years in local government.

David Thorpe said 'I am delighted to be joining the Group at such an exciting
time in the Company's development and hope my experiences will help the Board in
continuing its growth strategy'.

Alec Daly, Chairman, of Anite commented 'We are delighted to have David on the
Board, his financial background and experience will be invaluable to the Groups
development'.

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For further information please contact:



Anite Group Plc                                     0118 945 0121
John Hawkins, Chief Executive                       www.anite.com
Simon Hunt, Finance Director

Weber Shandwick Square Mile                         0207 950 2800
Reg Hoare/Laurence Read



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