Directorate Change

Informa PLC 17 March 2008 Informa plc Board Changes The Board of Informa plc ('Informa') announces today that David Gilbertson has resigned as Chief Executive and from the Board and will be leaving the company to take up the role of Chief Executive at EMAP. Peter Rigby, previously Chairman, has resumed the role of Chief Executive, the position he held until May last year. Derek Mapp, the Senior Independent Director and a Non-Executive Director of Informa since 2004, has been appointed Non-Executive Chairman. The Board also announces today that Dr Pamela Kirby has become the Senior Independent Director. Derek Mapp, Chairman, commented on the changes: 'In Peter we have a great Chief Executive who since its formation in 1998 has been growing the business into the powerhouse it is today. 'As demonstrated by the results announced in February, Informa is thriving. I am honoured that my fellow directors have invited me to be Chairman. I am looking forward to chairing the Board.' Peter Rigby, Chief Executive, said: 'I am sorry to see David go. Over the last ten years Informa has been transformed into a major global media company and it has been a privilege to work with David to achieve this. The time we have worked together has been exciting and rewarding and has helped us build an enduring personal friendship. I would like to thank him very much for all he has done as a colleague at Informa and prior to that at LLP and wish him every success in his new venture in private equity. 'Informa is trading well and enjoying the highest levels of profitability in the company's history. I am delighted to resume the role of Chief Executive. We have extensive opportunities for growth ahead. Supported by a management team of depth and quality, I am very confident that we will exploit these opportunities and continue to drive the business forward.' David Gilbertson added: 'I am leaving Informa with great pride. The Company has high growth assets, enduring revenue streams and a talented management team with whom it has been my privilege to work. My partnership and friendship with Peter has been the highpoint of my professional career. I look forward to seeing Informa continue to grow and develop under Peter's leadership as a great international media business.' ENDS For further enquiries call: Informa plc Peter Rigby, Chief Executive Tel 020 7017 5000 Susanna Kempe, Head of Investor Relations Tel 020 7017 5796 Maitland William Clutterbuck Tel 020 7379 5151 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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