[TECH TEAM LOGO] NEWS RELEASE
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NASDAQ/NM - "TEAM"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 13, 2003
TECHTEAM GLOBAL ADDS G. TED DERWA AND JUSTICE CONRAD L. MALLETT, JR. TO ITS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD EXPANDED TO NINE MEMBERS
SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN, January 13, 2003...TECHTEAM GLOBAL, INC., (Nasdaq: TEAM),
a global provider of information technology and business process outsourcing
support services, today announced the expansion of its Board of Directors to
nine members, and that G. Ted Derwa and Justice Conrad L. Mallett, Jr. have been
elected to its Board of Directors effective January 21, 2003.
Mr. Derwa retired from Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) in 1999 after thirty-six
years in senior executive positions. His most recent position was Director of
Ford Motor Company's Technical Services Office. In this capacity, he had global
responsibility for Ford Motor's data centers, telecommunications, office
automation, engineering workstations, and advanced information technology design
and research.
Justice Mallett is a former Justice and Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme
Court, where he served from 1990 through 1998. He is currently President and
General Counsel of the Hawkins Food Group, a privately held company, which owns
and operates restaurant franchises. Previous to this position, he was Chief
Operating Officer of the City of Detroit, and General Counsel and Chief
Administrative Officer of the Detroit Medical Center.
Commenting on the appointments Wallace D. Riley, TechTeam's Chairman of the
Board of Directors, stated: "Mr. Derwa and Justice Mallett add depth and balance
to our Board of Directors. Ted's knowledge of the information technology and
business process outsourcing industries and his familiarity with our customer
base will have an immediate impact on TechTeam's ability to deliver on its
business plan. Justice Mallett will bring a new perspective to the board, and we
look forward to the addition of his experience and business acumen."
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27335 West 11 Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034 - Telephone (248) 357-2866 -
Fax (248) 357-2570 - www.techteam.com
[TECH TEAM LOGO] NEWS RELEASE
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TECHTEAM GLOBAL, INC. is a global provider of information technology and
business process outsourcing services. The Company's ability to integrate
computer services into a flexible, total single point of contact solution is a
key element of its success. Partnerships with some of the world's
"best-in-class" corporations provide TechTeam with unparalleled experience and
expertise in providing the following IT support solutions: help desk/call center
services, technical staffing, systems integration, and training programs. For
information about TechTeam Global, Inc. and its outstanding services call
1-800-522-4451.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
With the exception of statements regarding historical matters and statements
regarding the Company's current status, certain matters discussed herein are
forward-looking and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Factors that
could cause or contribute to such material differences include impact of
business with major clients and competition and other factors as described in
the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
The forward-looking statements made by the Company in the press release are
accurate as of this date. The Company is under no obligation to update these
forward-looking statements.
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CONTACTS:
TECHTEAM GLOBAL, INC. TECHTEAM GLOBAL, INC.
Wallace D. Riley William F. Coyro, Jr.
Chairman of the Board of Directors President and Chief Executive Officer
(313) 962-8255 (248) 357-2866
wcoyro@techteam.com
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27335 West 11 Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034 - Telephone (248) 357-2866 -
Fax (248) 357-2570 - www.techteam.com