Directorate Change

Expro International Group PLC 22 December 2003 Embargoed until 0700 22 December 2003 EXPRO INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC ("Expro" or "the group") Appointment of Finance Director Expro International Group PLC, the oilfield services company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael James Speakman to the Board as group Finance Director, with effect from the Spring of 2004. Colin Ainger will continue to have interim responsibility for the finance function until then, whereupon he will revert to his primary responsibility as Corporate Development Director. Mike, aged 39, joins Expro from Smiths Group PLC, where he is currently Finance Director of Smiths Medical. Since 1992, Mike has worked in various financial roles for either Smiths Group PLC or TI Group (prior to its merger with Smiths Industries in 1999). He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of England and has a BSc in Engineering. Commenting on the appointment, Graeme Coutts, Chief Executive said: "We are absolutely delighted to have concluded our search with the appointment of Mike to this key position. We have secured an individual with the qualities and energy essential to help drive Expro forward as we enter a new and exciting era for the business." There is no information, which would require disclosure under paragraphs 6.F.2 (b) to 6.F.2 (g) and paragraphs 16.4 and 16.5 of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority. - Ends - For further information, please contact: Expro International Group PLC 0118 959 1341 Graeme Coutts, Chief Executive Colin Ainger, Executive Director Weber Shandwick Square Mile 020 7067 0700 Mike Kirk or Rachel Taylor This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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