Change in non-executive directorships

Epic, the UK's leading e-learning company, today announced that Brian Stevens, has been appointed a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Epic also announced that David Bull, currently Non-Executive Deputy Chairman, has stated his intention to step down following greater responsibilities in an extended executive position with Scotland Online.

Brian Stevens is the Chairman of Finance and Education Services ("FEdS"), an organisation that works with business, education and government to improve skills within the working environment. At the core of FedS, Brian runs The Business Forum for Lifelong Learning, a focus group made up of over 50 national and multinational companies.

Prior to these roles, Brian was Director of External Relations at the British Bankers' Association, between 1995 and 1996 an advisor to the Commons Select Committee on Education and Employment and the business representative on the then Secretary of State's Advisory committee on School Improvement. Between 1985 and 1995 Brian was Director of the Banking Information Service ("BiS") part of the British Bankers Association where he was involved in establishing a number of organisations focusing on strategic training issues.

Brian Stevens has also confirmed that there is no additional information with regards to his appointment that would require disclosure pursuant to paragraph (f) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules.

David Bull, the Non-Executive Deputy Chairman, who has served as a director since 10 September 1999, has stated his intention to step down from the Board on 31 May 2003. David recently became Executive Chairman of Scotland Online and with his increased responsibilities wants to concentrate on the new role.

Michael Inwards, the Chairman, commented:

"We are delighted that Brian Stevens has agreed to join the Board. The wealth of knowledge he brings, especially in government related online learning, increases Epic's penetration in the public sector as we increasingly focus on government, health and education contracts. Clearly his experience with banking organisations and multinational companies also benefits our work in the private sector.

It is with sadness that we see David Bull leave us. He has made an enormous contribution to the growth of Epic and, on behalf of the Board, I would like to wish him well for the future."

Information on Brian Stevens:

Keith Brian Havelock Stevens, aged 60, has confirmed that the names of all companies and partnerships of which he is or has been a director or partner at any time in the last five years are as set out below:

Current directorships;

• Finance & Education Services Limited
• FSTV

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