2010 News Releases

22 February

UBM appoints Greg Lock as Non Executive Director

United Business Media Limited today announces the appointment of Greg Lock as Non Executive Director. Mr Lock joins the Board on Monday 22 February 2010.

Mr Lock is currently Chairman of Computacenter plc, the IT services business and Chairman of Kofax Plc, the leading provider of document-driven business process automation solutions. He has more than 38 years experience in the software and computer services industry, including four years as Chairman of technology company SurfControl Plc. Mr Lock is also a Non Executive Director of technology companies Liberata and Target Group.

Mr Lock spent 30 years at IBM in a variety of senior roles including General Manager of IBM's Global Industrial sector from 1998 to 2000, a member of IBM's Worldwide Management Council and Governor of the IBM Academy of Technology. During his career at IBM he lived and worked in the United States, France and Germany.

John Botts, Chairman of United Business Media Limited said:

"I am delighted to appoint Greg Lock as a Non Executive Director and to welcome him to the UBM Board. Greg's proven track record in the software industry and his long international business experience will provide further depth to our Board. I look forward to Greg making a significant contribution to the continued development of UBM."

There are no matters relating to Mr Lock's appointment requiring disclosure under Listing Rule 9.6.13 of the UK Listing Authority Rules.

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1. United Business Media
UBM focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetisation of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities - from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists – with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,400 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

For more information, go to www.ubm.com

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