Directorate Change

1 November 2011

Xchanging plc

Appointment of new Chairman

Xchanging plc ('Xchanging'), the business process and technology services provider and integrator, announces the appointment of Geoff Unwin to the role of Chairman. On 1 December 2011 he will join the Board, initially as a non-executive director. In December he will, in addition, be appointed to the Nominations Committee. Nigel Rich will stand down as Chairman on 31 December 2011, and on 1 January 2012 Geoff Unwin will take up this role.

Geoff Unwin brings to the Board extensive international experience in the technology and services sector. He spent over 20 years at Hoskyns, the computer services company, latterly as Managing Director and then Executive Chairman. From 1990 - 2002 he held roles at Capgemini, the Management and IT consulting firm, rising to Chief Executive Officer in 2000.

Since 2002, Geoff Unwin has held a number of Chairmanships. For periods during 2002 - 2010 he was Chairman of United Business Media PLC, Liberata PLC, Omnibus Systems Ltd and Alliance Medical. He is currently Chairman of Taptu, RD Card Holdings Limited, OpenCloud, and Halma plc. He is also a non-voting Board member of Capgemini and an advisory Board member of Palamon Capital Partners.

Nigel Rich, Chairman, commented:

"The time is right to introduce a new set of skills to the Board to complement those of Ken Lever who became CEO in June. So, I am delighted to welcome Geoff to Xchanging. Geoff has a wealth of business experience and also brings significant specialist expertise in technology and the services sector. He will make a hugely valuable contribution, particularly at this time."

Geoff Unwin commented:

"Xchanging is currently going through an exciting period of evolution. I believe I can contribute to this by bringing my experience to bear supporting Ken Lever and his team in shaping and invigorating the business for the next stage of growth in a market where the fundamental drivers for outsourcing remain strong."

No further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to LR 9.6.13R.

Enquiries

Xchanging plc Tel: +44 (0) 207 780 6999

Dennis Millard, Senior Independent Director

Alexandra Hockenhull, Head of Corporate Communications

and Investor Relations

Maitland Tel: +44 (0) 207 379 5151

Neil Bennett

George Hudson

Emma Burdett

About Xchanging

Xchanging is a business process and technology service provider and integrator specialising in Financial Services, Insurance Services, Technology and Procurement, with pervasive processing skills and capabilities applicable to other vertical industry and market sectors.

www.xchanging.com