Directorate Change

 31 January 2013

Thomas Cook Group Plc

Director appointment

Thomas Cook Group plc announces that Richard Pennycook will join the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 April 2013.

Richard has held a number of senior positions at UK listed companies. Since 2005 he has been Group Finance Director at Wm. Morrison Supermarkets Plc, and announced in June 2012 that he would be stepping down in mid 2013 following an appropriate transition of his responsibilities to his successor. His prior roles included Group Finance Director at RAC Plc, HP Bulmer Holdings plc, Laura Ashley plc and JD Wetherspoon Plc; and Chief Executive of Welcome Break Holdings plc. Richard is currently also Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Persimmon Plc and a non-executive Director of The Hut Group Limited.

Frank Meysman, Chairman said:

"Richard has a wealth of financial and consumer sector experience. In addition, at Wm. Morrison he was integral to its transformation following the Safeway acquisition and his specific responsibilities included multi-channel development, a key area of focus for us. I am extremely pleased that he has agreed to join the Board."

Richard Pennycook said:

"I am delighted to be joining the Board of Thomas Cook, which has an esteemed heritage and a truly world class brand. It is an exciting time to be joining, as the Company undergoes a business transformation and is developing its strategy for the future."

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

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