Appointment of a new Non Executive Director

29 September 2011

Thomas Cook Group plc

Thomas Cook Group appoints a new Non Executive Director

Thomas Cook Group plc announces that Peter Marks, Group Chief Executive, The Co-operative Group, will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director on 1 October 2011, the date of completion of the UK retail joint venture with The Co-operative Group.

Since joining the Co-operative Movement in 1967, Peter Marks has managed a broad range of businesses and functions and was appointed to his current role in 2007. His previous senior appointments include Chief Executive, United Co-operatives between 2002 and 2007 and Chief Executive, Yorkshire Co-operatives from 2000 to 2002.

The Co-operative Group has an annual turnover of more than £14bn, employs 110,000 people, operates 5,300 food, financial services, pharmacy, travel, funeral and motor outlets and is the UK's largest mutual business.

Commenting on the appointment, Thomas Cook Group Chairman, Michael Beckett said, "This appointment further strengthens and complements the composition of our Board. I would like to welcome Peter to our Board and I am confident he will bring current and wide-ranging experience to our deliberations."

There are no disclosures to be made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13R(1)-(6) the Listing Rules.

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