CREATION: David Mok steps aside as Lemon appoints new CEO

<p>Internet services company Lemon has appointed Neil Runcieman its </p><p>new chief executive officer. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>He takes over from company founder David Mok, who stays on as Lemon's </p><p>chairman. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Mr Runcieman's appointment comes five months after Lemon received </p><p>USdollars 10 million of additional capital to fund a broadening of its </p><p>service portfolio and the development of a pan-Asian presence. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>"Neil Runcieman has been given the task of driving Lemon Asia's next </p><p>phase of development," said Mr Mok. "After more than five years of </p><p>steering the company to this point, I'm ready to let someone else do the </p><p>driving so I can put more focus on creative and strategic work. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>"I think we're very fortunate to have found someone of Neil's </p><p>versatility and diverse talents to do the job of taking the company to </p><p>the next level while still maintaining the company's impressive track </p><p>record of identifying and implementing Internet solutions." </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>With over 20 years experience in management and communications, Mr </p><p>Runcieman has a solid record in growing regional businesses in Asia. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>"He comes to Lemon with a comprehensive skill-set that encompasses </p><p>general management, strategic communications and marketing in </p><p>multicultural corporate environments, as well as successful </p><p>entrepreneurial experience." </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Previously, he worked for the Jardine Schindler Group as group </p><p>communications and marketing director for almost two years and as deputy </p><p>managing director of Schindler Lifts (Hong Kong) for a further two </p><p>years. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Before coming to Asia, Mr Runcieman spent eight years in Europe, where </p><p>he held corporate communication positions with the European Satellite </p><p>Telecommunications Organisation and the Schindler Group. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>