Ian Peters, 45, is an experienced financial services executive. His previous roles have included Managing Director of Goldfish Bank; the financial services joint venture between Centrica and LloydsTSB; Chief Operating Officer of Marsh Industry Practices Europe, a division of Marsh McLennan, the world's leading risk and insurance services firm; as well as a number of senior positions, including Director of Merchant Services, at NatWest Bank, the largest credit card acquirer in Europe.

In welcoming him to the Board, iE's chairman, Clive Richards, said: "Ian Peters' experience of major financial services providers at the most senior level, coupled with his business development skills, will be a great asset as iE enters a new phase of growth. The Company is broadening its product portfolio to sell a wider range of web-based financial services products to significant new customers, both directly and through our partners including LogicaCMG, Bank of New York and First Data International. This appointment is an endorsement of our turnaround and reflects our ambitions for the future."

Current Directorships
Carers National Association Limited - February 2004 to present
Goldfish Bank Limited - March 2002 to present
Goldfish Holdings Limited - March 2002 to present

Directorships held in last 5 years
Goldbrand Development Limited - to September 2003
Goldfish Guides On Line Limited - to September 2003
Goldfish Guides Limited - to September 2003
Local Investment Fund Limited - to November 1999