Celsis International - Re Directorate

RNS Number:5848E
Celsis International PLC
28 January 2000


                    APPOINTMENT OF NEW FINANCE DIRECTOR

Celsis International plc, the microbial risk management group, is pleased to
announce the appointment of Mr. Tony Rouse as Finance Director and Company
Secretary, effective from 31st January 2000.

Mr. Tony Rouse is a Chartered Accountant, was previously Finance Director of
Lucas Ingredients Limited and later Director of Mergers and Acquisitions for
that company, before becoming Finance Director of Pilgrim Food Group.

Mr. Mark Harris, who has been finance director and company secretary for the
last two years, leaves Celsis at the end of January to join a recently
established shipping business in Hong Kong.  Prior to joining Celsis Mr Harris
had spent ten years living in the Far East, and he and his family have decided
to return to Hong Kong.


Chris Evans, Chairman of Celsis, commented:

"We are grateful to Mark for the significant contribution he has made to the
development of Celsis over the last two years.  During that time, the business
has been restructured and has moved into sustained profitability.  The
business is now built on solid, profitable foundations and we wish him well in
his future career.

"I am pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Rouse who arrives at an
important stage in the development of the Company.  His many years experience
in the food industry will be invaluable to us as we seek to expand and develop
the business."


Enquiries

Celsis International plc  Chris Evans, Chairman       )
                          Jack Rowell, Chief Executive)  [phone]

Brunswick Group Limited   James Garthwaite)
                          Juliet Marshall )              [phone]


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