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26 September 2007

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Lectra Appoints Robert Agnes as President, Asia-Pacific

Lectra announced the appointment of Robert Agnes as President of Lectra Asia-Pacific, which covers Greater China, Japan, India, Southeast Asian countries, Singapore, the Philippines, and Australia.

Based in Shanghai, China, Robert Agnes reports directly to Lectra CEO Daniel Harari. His mission is to direct the company's overall business and operations in the Asia-Pacific region, and to reinforce Lectra's worldwide position as the undisputed leader in all of its market sectors.

Prior to joining Lectra, Robert Agnes spent 21 years holding senior positions at U.S.-based Tektronix, a leading global provider of test, measurement and monitoring equipment. Since 2006, he was Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. From 2004 to 2006, he was Vice President of Pacific Sales and Operations, based in Shanghai, where he defined the company's growth strategy for the Pacific region. From 2002 to 2004, he was Vice President and General Manager of Tektronix Berlin, where he was responsible for the Monitoring and Protocol business. Robert Agnes holds an MBA from George Fox University in Oregon (USA).

"Asia-Pacific is a critical component of Lectra's growth strategy. In 2006, the region generated 18% of the company's total revenues. Within the region, the fashion, automotive, and furniture markets are undergoing rapid transformation in order to supply growing domestic and export demands", said Lectra CEO Daniel Harari. "Bob has an extensive professional experience which will help us to achieve our ambitious goals in the Asia-Pacific region. Bob replaces Jean-Luc Aubert who has stepped down after 17 years with Lectra, including the past 15 years at the head of Asia Pacific."

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