Directorate change

27 May 2002
Synstar plc
("Synstar or "the Group")

Board Appointment of Executive Director

Synstar Plc announces the appointment of Mr Michael Ernest Ettling (37)
to the Board of Synstar as Managing Director for UK and Ireland, with
effect from 5 June 2002.


Mr Ettling joins Synstar from EDS, where he was responsible for Business
Process Outsourcing in Central Europe and South Africa. Mr Ettling has
not held any other directorships in any other publicly quoted company at
any time in the previous five years. There are no details to be
disclosed under paragraphs 6.F.2. (b) to (g).


Mr Keith Paul Headland, who previously held this role, will become
Managing Director for Strategic Accounts. Mr Headland will remain on the
group operating board.


For further information:


Synstar plc        Tel: [phone]
Christine Jones
Communications Manager


GCI Financial      Tel: [phone]
Geoff Callow