MphasiS Names Andy Mattes as Chairman; Appoints Two New Directors to the Board

Bangalore, February 9, 2009: MphasiS, an EDS company, today announced that Andy Mattes has been named as the new MphasiS chairman.

Mattes currently serves as senior vice president of Applications Services for EDS, an HP company. He replaces Michael Coomer, who has decided to leave EDS to pursue other interests.

MphasiS also announced the resignation of Joe Eazor from the board of the company and the appointment of two new directors. These are Prakash J. Jothee, vice president, EDS Transformation – Office of Strategy & Technology, HP, and Craig Wilson, vice president, Applications Services EMEA, EDS.
“I am delighted to be part of MphasiS in an era of challenge and opportunity,” said Mattes. “We thank Michael for his many contributions to MphasiS and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

The change in the MphasiS board is with immediate effect though Coomer, who has been chairman of MphasiS since January 2008, will remain with EDS until the end of February.

About MphasiS

MphasiS, an EDS company, is a leading applications services, remote infrastructure services, BPO and KPO services provider. The company delivers real improvements in business performance for clients through a combination of technology know-how, domain and process expertise. With currently over 28,000 people on the roles, MphasiS services clients in financial services, healthcare, communications, transportation, consumer & retail industries and to governments around the world. To know more, please visit www.mphasis.com.

About HP

HP, the world’s largest technology company, simplifies the technology experience for consumers and businesses with a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com/.

For further information please contact
Michelle Nalini Kumar

MphasiS Corporate Communications

Mobile: +91 98450 61533

Email: michelle.kumar {at} mphasis(.)com

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