For Immediate Release

Multi Serve Education Trust Announces New CEO
Extensive International Search And Selection Process Culminates In Appointment Of Dr John Langley

Monday, 09 June, 2008: Stewart Germann, Chairman of the Board of Multi Serve Education Trust, today announced the appointment of Dr John Langley as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, 30 June, 2008. Dr Langley is currently Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Auckland and is also a board member of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

Multi Serve is New Zealand's largest independent supplier and exporter of consulting services to the education community.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Germann said it was the culmination of an extensive international search and selection process.

"The calibre of the short list was very impressive but John clearly stood out because of his proven educational experience and expertise. He's very much a team player, a great leader of people, and as an exceptional educator I am certain that he will add considerable value to Multi Serve Education Trust, he said.

"In addition, he'll bolster the continuing growth of our subsidiary Cognition Consulting Limited, which provides a diverse array of educational services to meet individual client needs in markets around the world. With an unrivalled pedigree and proven performance, John is the ideal person to further extend our existing levels of success," he added.

Dr Langley will also contribute to Cognition Education Research Trust. This independent Research Trust contributes to building a stronger research base for New Zealand's education system.

Dr John Langley commented: "I'm honoured and delighted to have been presented with this opportunity and can't wait to contribute to Multi Serve's ongoing efforts to enhance educational outcomes, both locally and overseas."

Dr Langley was appointed as Principal of the Auckland College of Education in 2001. Prior to that, he was Director of the New Zealand Teacher Registration Board and a school principal. In his role as Principal of the College, Dr Langley was a key figure in the amalgamation of the College and the University of Auckland and with the formation of the Faculty of Education. He has led the Faculty since the amalgamation in September 2004.

Dr Langley possesses a Bachelor of Education, Master of Education (with distinction) and a Doctor of Philosophy (1997) from the University of Canterbury. His academic background is in educational psychology.

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Multi Serve Education Trust is a charitable trust and New Zealand's largest independent supplier of consulting services to the education community. Founded in 1989, it provides a wide range of services in education to the New Zealand Ministry of Education and educational institutions.

Consulting services include professional development training for school staff and Trustees in governance, management and curriculum delivery, new school establishment, and information and communication technology. In addition, services are provided in the areas of principal and senior management recruitment, financial consulting, relief teacher recruitment, payroll and school transport management. The net surplus arising from Multi Serve's activities directly benefits New Zealand's schools. Multi Serve also sponsors the Cognition Education Research Trust, a vehicle for channeling corporate funding directly into New Zealand educational research. For further information about Multi Serve, please visit the website http://www.multiserve.co.nz

Cognition Consulting Limited provides a diverse array of educational services to meet individual client needs in markets around the world. Cognition exports its expertise to the Middle East, South East Asia and other regions where it provides a range of school leadership and pedagogical consulting services. Its parent shareholder, Multi Serve Education Trust, has been in operation since 1989 and functions as a Charitable Trust. It is New Zealand's largest independent supplier of consulting services to the education community, including the New Zealand Ministry of Education, educational institutions and Government Ministries offshore. Cognition's diverse array of consulting services assist Governments and private operators to undertake significant educational reform projects and improve educational outcomes.