PINDAR SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF DAVID J. ROACHE AS CEO

Pindar Systems, the leader in product content management and delivery for multi-channel commerce, is pleased to introduce Dave Roache as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective, Nov. 1, 2003. Dave has more than 20 years of experience in product content management, enterprise software and supply chain applications.

CHICAGO -- (November 4, 2003) -- Pindar Systems, the leader in product content management and delivery for multi-channel commerce, is pleased to introduce Dave Roache as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective, Nov. 1, 2003. Dave has more than 20 years of experience in product content management, enterprise software and supply chain applications.
In his new role, Dave will guide Pindar Systems management and strategic direction. Dave explains, Im committing myself to customer success by continuously building-out Pindar Systems enterprise platform. Pindar Systems has a reputation for being a customer-focused business. We will build on this and become even better at serving our customers."
He continues, The core of business growth is innovation. Pindar Systems has done this and we will continue to add value to our customers' businesses through supplier integration as well as enhanced merchandising capabilities."
Previously, Dave was vice president of sales for Profile Systems, Inc., a provider of product information management software and related supply chain applications for Fortune 500 companies.
Prior to Profile Systems, Dave was chief operations officer with Kewill E-Commerce, a provider of supply chain and logistics applications for retailers and catalogers. Dave also held several executive positions with R.R. Donnelley in both the U.S. and in Europe, contributing to the rapid growth of its publishing-based Information Services businesses.
Dave holds a degree in finance from Boston Colleges School of Management.
About Pindar Systems
Pindar Systems powers multi-channel commerce, the management and delivery of content through print and electronic media to drive sales. The companys robust Agility multi-channel server technology enables businesses to focus on effective targeted marketing rather than the mechanics of content management and production. Pindar Systems customers are able to aggregate product and brand content from many sources into a rich content database. Pindar Systems software presents a unified view of this information, giving marketers the ability to create targeted offers that are delivered across print, Web and other media with flexibility, precision and speed.

Pindar Systems is the recognized leader in multi-channel commerce. Clients include W.W. Grainger, Office Depot, Spiegel, Rexel, Littlewoods, and Eddie Bauer. Privately held, Pindar Systems operates globally from European headquarters in York, UK, and North American headquarters in Chicago, USA. Further information is available at www.pindarsystems.com.