Appointment of Dominic Paul as CEO

APPOINTMENT OF DOMINIC PAUL AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Further to the announcement on 29 June 2022 confirming the appointment of Dominic Paul as the Group's next Chief Executive, we are pleased to confirm that Dominic will join Whitbread on 10 January 2023. Dominic will join the Board formally on 17 January 2023 when he will take over from Alison Brittain as Chief Executive. Alison will remain on the Board as a Director until 2 March 2023 to ensure a smooth transition and orderly handover to Dominic.

Dominic Paul has advised that there are no details to disclose in accordance with paragraph 9.6.13(2) - (6) of the Listing Rules.

For more information please contact:

Investor Relations - Whitbread [email protected]

Peter Reynolds, Director of Investor Relations [email protected]

Abigail Cammack, Investor Relations Manager [email protected]

Sophie Nottage, Investor Relations Manager [email protected]

Media - Tulchan [email protected]

Barnaby Harrison +44 (0) 20 7353 4200