HONG KONG, October 15, 2009 – Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) (http://www.globalsources.com) today announced the immediate appointment of Spenser Au as Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

Spenser joined the Global Sources team 30 years ago as an Account Executive for Asian Sources Electronics magazine. He subsequently held various positions, progressing from Sales Manager to Regional Sales Manager, Associate Publisher, Publisher, and, for the last 10 years, President of Asian Sales. Spenser spent most of his career in Hong Kong, apart from a posting to the Philippines during the period 1997 to 1999. Spenser has a deep knowledge of Greater China and all the other markets where the company operates.

Chairman and CEO, Merle A. Hinrichs said, "Spenser is widely respected for his sales experience; analytical, planning and execution skills; commitment to clients and team members; and interpersonal skills. He personifies all that we value and hold important at Global Sources, including our commitment to providing the highest quality of services to our buyer and supplier communities and to maximizing shareholder value."

Hinrichs added that Spenser's appointment comes with the full support of Global Sources' senior management team and its Board of Directors.