VICTORIA, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ACD Systems International Inc. (TSX: ASA), makers of ACDSee(TM) photo management software and Canvas(TM) technical illustration software, announced today that the company's board of directors has appointed Doug Vandekerkhove as permanent chief executive officer for ACD Systems. Mr. Vandekerkhove has served as interim chief executive officer since January 2004. The board has also appointed Briony Bayer as interim director of ACD Systems International Inc.

"With the release of ACDSee 7, we have achieved our goal of becoming a leader in the world of photo management. I see great opportunity for ACD and look forward to developing the company to its full potential," says Doug Vandekerkhove, chairman, chief executive officer and president of ACD Systems.

About ACD Systems

Headquartered in British Columbia since 1993, ACD Systems International (TSX: ASA) is one of the world's leading developers and marketers of digital imaging software, including the renowned ACDSee image management tool and Canvas, an advanced cross-platform technical illustration and graphics program. ACD has penetrated the global marketplace through Internet distribution and strategic partnerships with manufacturers and developers. ACD has millions of users in the consumer market and over 33,000 corporate customers including many Fortune 500 companies. The company has a history of solid revenue growth. For further details, please visit: http://www.acdsystems.com/.

ACD, ACD Systems and ACDSee are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACD Systems Ltd. in Canada, the United States, or certain other jurisdictions. Trademarks of ACD Systems Ltd. are used under license by ACD Systems of America, Inc. Canvas is a trademark or registered trademark of ACD Systems of America, Inc. in Canada, the United States, or certain other jurisdictions. Trademarks of ACD Systems of America, Inc. are used under license by ACD Systems Ltd.

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  Monisha Khanna
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  ACD Systems International Inc.
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