RNS Number:5053J
Screen PLC
01 April 2003











For Immediate Release 1 April 2003



                                  SCREEN PLC:

                               BOARD APPOINTMENT



Screen Plc ("Screen" or the "Group"), the AIM listed provider of advanced
security, transport and defence systems, announces the appointment of Timothy
Wightman to its Board of Directors as a non-executive Director with immediate
effect.



Mr Wightman, aged 56, has had extensive business experience in the UK, Germany
and North America. He was previously Chief Executive of Rubicon Group plc, a
leading supplier of outsourced manufacturing services to the electronic
industry, which was quoted on the London Stock Exchange up to 1998 when it was
acquired by Applied Power Inc. He then served on APW's Executive Board with
responsibility for the world-wide development of that company's services to
global customers.



He is currently a non-executive Chairman of Digica Group Holdings Limited an IT
outsourcing company backed by private equity company Bridgepoint Capital.



Commenting, Mr Wightman said:



"I believe Screen has some exciting opportunities in what is becoming known as
'Homeland Security' here and in the USA. I am pleased to be able to offer my
experience to Screen and look forward to helping the company maximise its
potential."



Ian Taylor, Chairman of Screen plc said:



"Tim Wightman assisted in the reorganisation of Screen. His decision to join
our Board is an indication of his confidence in the company. His advice will
help Screen unlock the value of its strong technology."





Contacts:
Screen Plc                                          Binns & Co PR Ltd
Adrian Merryman                                     Paul McManus
Chief Executive Officer  Tel: 01932 753 970         Peter Binns
info@screenplc.com       http://www.screenplc.com   Tel: 020 7786 9600



Notes on current and past directorships



Timothy Wightman is currently a director of the following companies:



Digica Group Holdings Limited
Digica Holdings Limited
Elsiphyl Limited
Taosam Limited
G4 Limited



In the past five years Timothy Wightman has also been a director of the
following companies:



Ortrud GmbH
Knurr AG
APW Enclosures Ltd
Rubicon Group plc


Timothy Wightman has confirmed that there is no further information to disclose
under paragraph (f) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules of the London Stock Exchange.


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