Ian Davies to join the Board

HARVEY NASH GROUP PLC

("Harvey Nash" or "the Group")

Ian Davies to join the Board as independent Non-Executive Director

Harvey Nash, the global professional recruitment and IT outsourcing group, is pleased to announce that Ian Davies MBA FCA CF will be joining the Board as an independent non-executive director and chairman of the audit committee, with immediate effect.

Ian Davies is a former audit partner, and has publicly-listed Board experience. He is currently deputy chairman of BMT Group Limited, and a member of the Council at the Institute of Chartered Accountants. He was a director of Dawson Holdings plc until 17 February 2010.

Albert Ellis, Chief Executive, commented:

"I am delighted to welcome Ian Davies onto the Board. Ian's extensive experience as a Non-Executive Director will be invaluable to us as we take advantage of the upturn and continue our growth."

Ian Davies added:

"Harvey Nash is a business which has gained significant market share this year and I look forward to working with the Board and the shareholders to continue the success of the Group."

No further information is required to be disclosed in relation to Ian Davies pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13 R.

30 September 2010

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About Harvey Nash

Harvey Nash, a global professional recruitment consultancy and IT outsourcing service provider, is committed to delivering the very best talent and IT solutions to a broad base of international clients. The Group is a trusted advisor to some of the world's leading business, governments and institutions. Operating from 35 offices covering the USA, Europe and Asia, its talented professionals pursue the highest levels of integrity and quality in providing a unique portfolio of services: executive search, interim management, IT and finance recruitment and IT outsourcing.

Harvey Nash Offshore Software Development and Outsourcing has five development hubs around the world, two in Vietnam (one in Ha Noi and one in HCMC), one in London (United Kingdom), one in Nuremberg, Germany and one in Atlanta (United States). Harvey Nash acquired Silkroad, a leading technology and software development company, and Techdiscovery a US-based IT Consulting and development business in 2007.