Directorate Change

Parity Group PLC 17 October 2007 17 October 2007 Parity Group PLC Board Change The Board of Parity Group PLC today announces that Philip Swinstead has stepped down as a Non-Executive Director of the Group. Having founded the Company in 1994, and led it until 2001, he rejoined as Chairman in late 2004 to commence the recovery of the business. He became Deputy Chairman in May 2005 and stepped down from that position in July 2007 on the appointment of Lord Freeman as Chairman. Philip will now focus on his other business interests in a number of private and public companies in the UK and Europe. He has recently joined the Board of North Atlantic Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC, currently a significant shareholder in Parity. Lord Freeman commented: 'On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Philip for his unstinting work to re-energise Parity, and for setting the direction and putting in place the changes that have driven the recovery in our business. We look forward to his continued support as a major shareholder in Parity.' ENDS Enquiries: Parity Group PLC 0845 873 6942 Alwyn Welch, Chief Executive Officer Ian Ketchin, Finance Director The Hogarth Partnership 020 7357 9477 John Olsen/Sarah Richardson Notes to editors: About Parity Group PLC Parity Group PLC is a UK-focused IT and Business services company, operating via three core business units - Parity Resources, Parity Solutions and Parity Training. Parity Resources is a leading IT recruitment specialist, with over 30 years experience in providing permanent and contract technology staff, temporary staff and managed recruitment services across all markets. Parity Solutions specialises in providing IT, Projects and Consulting, using leading edge technologies and drawing upon the depth of experience of its consultants in Programme and Project Management. Parity Training is one of the UK's leading Management and IT training providers. In addition to a comprehensive schedule of public courses, Parity delivers tailored learning solutions and customised programmes for major clients. Parity is listed on the London Stock Exchange, with a ticker of PTY.LN. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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