Press release Issued: 12 December 2002 MERCATOR PARTNERS EXPANDS WITH OPENING OF LONDON OFFICE Mercator Partners, the Boston MA-based strategy consulting boutique, announced today it had established a London office, in order to strengthen and support its European client base. The London office will complement Mercator’s existing headquarters in Boston MA. Mercator recently recruited Toby Robinson, ex Head of Strategy Consulting at Andersen UK, as managing partner and senior advisor to head up the London office. Richard van den Bergh, ex Products and Marketing Director at Hutchison 3G, has also been appointed as senior advisor. Charles Gildehaus, co-founding partner, said: “We have been working with European clients for a number of years and felt it was the right time to open a permanent base in London. This office will act as a springboard to deliver an increasing number of projects to our existing clients.” - Ends - Notes for Editors: Mercator Partners is a leading strategy consulting boutique focused on the information, communication and technology sectors. It has offices in Boston, London, and San Francisco.