Re Directorate

Synstar PLC 29 November 2001 29 November 2001 Synstar Plc Board Changes Synstar announces that Mr Alan Coles is retiring as Group Human Resources Director, with effect from March 2002. Accordingly, Mr Coles will not offer himself for re-election at the AGM in March 2002. The Board wishes to thank Alan for his years of service to the Company and to wish him every success in his retirement. Julian McCarthy currently Vice-President Human Resources of Nortel Networks will take over Alan's role from mid-January 2002. Julian covers Europe, Middle East and Africa in his current role. He is multi-lingual and brings substantial pan-European experience to Synstar. He will become a member of the Group Operating Board, but not a Plc Director. For further information please contact: Synstar Plc Christine Jones, Communications Manager 01344 662 744 Ends