Directorate Change

AdEPT Telecom plc

("AdEPT" or the "Company")

Directorate change

The Board of AdEPT, one of the UK's leading independent providers of unified telecommunications solutions, announces that Amanda Woodruffe, Chief Operating Officer, has decided to retire and will step down as a Director. The Board has been able to plan for Amanda's departure and her responsibilities will be taken over by the senior management teams in the Tunbridge Wells and Fleet offices of the Company.

The Board also announces that Richard Burbage has joined the Board as Unified Communications Director. Richard was one of the founders of Centrix Limited ("Centrix"), the UK based specialist provider of complex unified communications, Avaya IP telephony, hosted IP solutions and managed services acquired by the Company last year. He has over 15 years' experience running the Centrix business and is recognised as an industry expert in unified communications technologies. In addition to overseeing the Centrix operation, he will be responsible for developing the Company's unified communications strategy, with particular focus on the public and healthcare sectors.

These changes take place in each case with immediate effect.

Additional information

In addition to his directorship of the Company, Richard Burbage, age 46, is a director of Bramshill Business Services Limited, a former director of Centrix Limited and a former partner of The Winchfield Lodge Partnership. No further information relating to Richard Burbage is required to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule 2 paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules. 

Roger Wilson, Chairman of AdEPT, commented:

"We are pleased to welcome someone of Richard's calibre onto the Board. Richard has a wealth of experience in running telecoms and technology businesses and delivering complex unified communications solutions. Richard will be a key part of the strategy of the Company as it further transitions to a managed service provider.

The Board would like to extend its thanks to Amanda for her outstanding contribution to AdEPT. Amanda has been with AdEPT since 2003 and was key to development of the Company's back office systems which have delivered sector leading operating efficiency. We wish Amanda all the best for the future."

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About AdEPT Telecom plc:

AdEPT Telecom plc is one of the UK's leading independent providers of voice and data telecommunications solutions. The Company provides a complete communications portfolio of fixed line calls, line rental, mobile, VoIP, equipment installation, managed services, IT, Wi-Fi, hardware and data connectivity products. AdEPT's tailored services are used by thousands of businesses and residential customers across the UK and are brought together through the strategic relationships with tier-1 suppliers such as BT Openreach, Vodafone, Virgin Media and Avaya.

AdEPT is listed on the London Stock Exchange (Ticker: ADT). For further information please visit: www.adept-telecom.co.uk