Executive Changes at InFocus Corporation in Europe, Middle East and Af

    Business Editors

    WILSONVILLE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2005--InFocus(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:INFS), the worldwide leader in digital projection technology and services, today announced that J.B. Daines has been appointed to Vice President and General Manager of the EMEA Business Unit. In this role, Daines will be responsible for leading the European sales and marketing team to expand the business activities throughout InFocus' European, Middle Eastern and African operations. He replaces Amar Samra who has been promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager for the global Lines of Business and has relocated to the corporate headquarters in the U.S.
    J.B. Daines has 14 years of technical sales and marketing experience. He joined InFocus in 1997 and fulfilled various International roles in directorial positions within InFocus Corporation. Prior to his current role, he was Director of New Business and Vertical Initiatives.
    "InFocus is now well positioned in EMEA for future growth across all our business segments," comments Amar Samra. "For the past two years, we have made significant improvements in our service, logistics and back office infrastructure to support our ongoing channel initiatives through our partner network."
    "I am excited to lead InFocus in EMEA to be the undisputed brand leader in 2005. Entering new market categories with a comprehensive portfolio of front/rear projection technologies, thin displays and solutions are key InFocus global initiatives," said J.B. Daines. "I am confident that this region will continue to contribute significantly to InFocus' overall industry leadership."

    About InFocus Corporation

    InFocus(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:INFS) has been innovating and developing new ways for people to share big pictures and ideas in business, education and home entertainment for almost twenty years. Beginning with our worldwide leadership in digital projectors, today our expertise extends beyond projection into large format displays, ultra-thin microdisplay televisions, wireless connectivity, networking software and engine technology all designed to make the presentation of ideas, information, and entertainment an exhilarating experience.
    InFocus Corporation's global headquarters are located in Wilsonville, Oregon, USA, with regional offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit the InFocus Corporation web site at www.infocus.com or contact the company toll-free at 800-294-6400 (U.S. and Canada) or 503-685-8888 worldwide.

    InFocus, ASK, Proxima, ASK Proxima, LiteShow, ScreenPlay and LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Digital Light Processing and DLP are trademarks of Texas Instruments.

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CONTACT: InFocus Corporation John Fread, 503-685-8170 (Public Relations) john.fread@infocus.com or Edelman Julie Brown, 503-471-6805 (Public Relations) julie.brown@edelman.com or InFocus Corporation Mike Yonker, 503-685-8603 (Investor Relations) mike.yonker@infocus.com

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