Vitesse Media Plc, the AIM-listed digital media and events business, announces that Chris Ingram, Executive Chairman, has been taken ill and is expected to take some time to recover. While Chris will remain in contact with the business, the Board considers it prudent to appoint an interim Chairman.

David Smith, a long-standing Non-Executive Director of the Company, has agreed to act as interim Non-Executive Chairman. He will be supported by Niki Baker, Chief Executive Officer, and Keith Willey, a Non-Executive Director.

For further enquiries please contact:

Vitesse Media plc

David Smith Interim Non-Executive Chairman

Niki Baker, Chief Executive Officer

+44 (0)20 7250 7010

Stockdale Securities Limited

Tom Griffiths

David Coaten

+44 (0)20 7601 6100

Redleaf Communications

Rebecca Sanders-Hewett

David Ison

Sam Modlin

+44 (0)20 7382 4730

vitessemedia@redleafpr.com

About Vitesse Media plc

Vitesse Media plc is a leading B2B media business specialising in events, digital activities, data and research for the technology, SME business and high-net-worth investment industries. Its flagship titles include SmallBusiness.co.uk, Growth Company Investor, Information Age, GrowthBusiness.co.uk and What Investment.

Vitesse Media is also responsible for a growing portfolio of high-profile events, including The Quoted Company Awards and Women in IT Awards. Vitesse Media is focused on developing innovative products and services while evaluating further business opportunities in the fragmented B2B media space. Vitesse Media is quoted on AIM.

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