Davis + Henderson Announces Gerrard Schmid as Future CEO

Appointment Effective February 2012 with Retirement of Bob Cronin

TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2011 /CNW/ - The Board of Directors of Davis + Henderson Corporation (TSX: DH) ("D+H" or the "Company") today announced that Bob Cronin has advised of his plan to retire in February 2012. In connection with this plan, the Board also announced that effective at that time, Gerrard Schmid, the Company`s President and Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of CEO and will join the D+H Board.

In announcing the succession, Paul Damp, Chairman of the Board, said: "Bob has led D+H with distinction and we are truly grateful for his considerable contribution. Our well-established succession plan will ensure a smooth transition of duties from Mr. Cronin to Mr. Schmid. Gerrard brings tremendous experience to the position and has shown great vision and operational leadership since he joined D+H in 2007. To assist in the planned transition, Bob will serve as an advisor to Gerrard through 2012."

Mr. Schmid has more than 15 years of experience in financial services, serving in senior capacities in the domestic and international banking industry. Prior to joining D+H in 2007 as President of one of D+H's operating divisions, he served as head of the deposits and overdraft lending business of Lloyds TSB Bank in the United Kingdom and in Canada as Chief Operating Officer of CIBC's retail bank where he was responsible for telephone banking and internet channels, sales automation technologies, operational risk and several other functions. Mr. Schmid is also actively involved in the community as a Board member of the Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation and as a member of the Toronto Cabinet of the United Way.

"As a key member of our leadership team, Gerrard has played an important role in the strategic growth of our business, including the acquisition and integration of a number of market-leading service offerings for our customers," said Mr. Damp. "Based on his intimate knowledge of the financial services industry, his proven ability to manage large, diverse organizations and his passion to serve, Gerrard will carry on the strong tradition of leadership at D+H."

Mr. Cronin joined D+H in 1996 as President and Chief Operating Officer and has led as the Company's CEO since 2004.  "Bob has served D+H through a period of positive change and progress for our business," said Mr. Damp. "During Bob`s tenure, we successfully transitioned from a private enterprise operating a single service platform to become a broadly owned public company that now serves as a go-to solutions provider for the financial services industry. Bob also deserves credit for building a deep and talented management team that is well equipped to deliver growth and value moving forward. On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Bob for his many outstanding contributions to the advancement of D+H."

Said Mr. Cronin: "One of our strengths at D+H is that we have a great team. Over the past few years, Gerrard has both strengthened and shaped our team to deliver value to our customers and shareholders. Assuming full leadership of the team is the logical next step and Gerrard is well prepared for his added responsibilities. He will make an excellent CEO. I would like to congratulate Gerrard and thank the D+H family for their support over the years. "

ABOUT DAVIS + HENDERSON

Founded in 1875, Davis + Henderson provides innovative programs, technology products, and technology based business services to customers in the financial services industry who offer deposit, lending, insurance and wealth management products to consumers and businesses. Davis + Henderson Corporation is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol DH. Further information can be found in the disclosure documents filed by Davis + Henderson Corporation with the securities regulatory authorities, available at www.sedar.com.

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