International Business Systems (IBS) appoints Executive Vice President Corporate Development and M&A

International Business Systems (IBS) appoints Executive Vice President Corporate
Development and M&A

In response to the on-going market consolidation and to take full advantage of
potential strategic opportunities IBS has decided to appoint Christian Paulsson
in a new full time role as Executive Vice President Corporate Development and
M&A

STOCKHOLM, February 3, 2010 - International Business Systems (STO: IBS B) the
leading application supplier for wholesale and distribution, today announced the
appointment of Christian Paulsson, already a member of the IBS board of
directors, as Executive Vice President Corporate Development and M&A effective
immediately. Christian Paulsson will be responsible for IBS strategic
initiatives such as strategic acquisitions and divestitures. The position has
been appointed due to the increased market activity within the ERP industry. 

Christian Paulsson has long experience as an investment banker and corporate
finance professional with previous experience from organizations such as; Deccan
Value Advisors, Lage Jonason AB, Mangold Fondkommission, Alfred Berg/ABN Amro
and Booz Allen & Hamilton.

For more information, please contact:

Oskar Ahlberg, Senior Vice President of Communications, IBS AB
Tel: +46-70-244 24 75
oskar.ahlberg@ibs.net

About IBS
International Business Systems (IBS), the leading business application supplier
for wholesale and distribution, helps companies differentiate themselves on the
strength of their distribution operations.

Founded in 1978, IBS has over 30 years of experience in the distribution
industries ranging from automotive and electronics to paper, publishing,
pharmaceuticals, food and beverage. This deep understanding of distribution
models and best practices is embodied within IBS Enterprise, a distribution
resource management application suite on which thousands of the world's most
successful companies now rely.

IBS B share is listed on NASDAQ OMX First North Exchange Stockholm. For more
information, please visit www.ibs.net