London - Reuters, the information, news and technology group, announced today that Geoff Weetman, Group Human Resources Director and a member of the Reuters Board, is retiring effective 31 July 2002.

Sir Christopher Hogg, Reuters Chairman, said: "In the many years I have known Geoff Weetman I have come to respect greatly his insight into the workings and culture of Reuters. On the Board's behalf, I would like to thank him for the considerable contribution he has made to the success of the company, particularly in key positions in Asia and London where he has served the company with distinction. We wish him well."

Geoff Weetman, 55, joined Reuters in September 1973 and held various financial management roles in Zurich and London. In January 1983, he moved to the Far East where he held a number of managerial roles and was appointed Managing Director, Reuters Asia in January 1992. In 1997 he returned to London and was appointed Director of Human Resources the following year. He was appointed to the Board as Group Human Resources Director in July 2001.

John Reid-Dodick, Director Human Resources, will be responsible on an acting basis for the Group Human Resources function and will report to Tom Glocer, Reuters Group Chief Executive.

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