Mr Ewart, a member of the Editure board for a number of years, succeeds Kim Ford.  Mr Ford recently decided to step back from day-to-day operations after 14 successful years with the company.  Mr Ford will continue as a member of the Editure board of directors.

Mr Ewart brings to the role broad international business experience in a range of different industries.  He has extensive experience in investment banking and financial services in both the United States and Australia, with a particular focus on strategic advisory assignments, M&A and capital markets transactions.  Mr Ewart held senior positions with firms such as Goldman Sachs JBWere, Deutsche Bank Securities, BT Wolfensohn and Bankers Trust Australia.

Beyond responsibility for the day-to-day operations of Editure, Mr Ewart will focus on continuing to expand the business.  In recent years, Editure has been highly successful in expanding its business internationally, particularly in the United States where the company now generates the majority of its revenue.  Mr Ewart was closely involved in the April 2007 acquisition by Editure of A.U.S.S.I.E, the US-based teacher professional development firm.

Mr Ewart believes that Editure is well placed in the international education market. “Editure is a truly global education company with customers in the United States , Australia , the United Kingdom , New Zealand , South Africa and Asia .  The business has expanded significantly in recent years and is well positioned to play a key role in meeting the increasing demand for education services in the K-12 sector.  Editure’s ultimate objective is to work as a partner with schools and educators to enhance the educational experience for students in K-12 schools around the world.”

Mr Ewart holds a bachelor of economics degree, a master of commerce degree, is a Chartered Accountant and is a member of the Securities Institute of Australia.

Notes to Editors

About Editure

Editure is a leading education services organisation delivering 21st century teaching and learning solutions to the K-12 sector. Delivering more than just classroom applications, Editure designs technology frameworks, integrates software, develops and delivers professional development programs for teachers.

With over four million users in 9,000 schools and across five continents, Editure is becoming a recognised leader in assisting improved learning outcomes of children worldwide.

To learn more about Editure’s services, visit www.editure.com