IQE plc, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor wafers to the world
market, is pleased to announce the appointment of two executive directors to the main board of the Group with immediate effect. Stuart Andrew Hall, 37, has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer and Dr Howard Robert Williams, 50, to the position of Chief Operating Officer.

Stuart Hall joined IQE plc in July 2003 from Energis plc, having previously been in senior finance roles within the manufacturing sector. Over the last 17 months, Stuart has been acting CFO to the Group and has been instrumental in the Group's recent re-organisations, including the equity fundraising at the end of last year.

Dr Williams has been with the Group for over 15 years, serving in a variety of posts including General Manager of IQE Inc in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and General Manager of IQE Europe. He has also been a Director of IQE Europe for over 8 years.

Dr Godfrey Ainsworth, Chairman of IQE plc, said " I am extremely pleased to welcome both Howard and Stuart to the Board of IQE plc. Their combined talents, experience and commitment will contribute strongly to the future growth and success of the Group"

Further details of the appointments can be found in the Regulatory News Service announcement of the London Stock Exchange: