17th Jan 2006 10:00
easyJet PLC17 January 2006 Tuesday, 17th January 2006 APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR easyJet plc announced today that David Michels (59) has been appointed to theboard as a non-executive director with effect from Monday, 6th March 2006. Davidis the Group Chief Executive of Hilton Group plc. On joining the board he will become Chairman of the Remuneration Committee, amember of the Audit Committee and the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director. David has held a number of senior management and plc Board positions in theleisure industry, including roles at Ladbroke, Hilton International, Stakis andmore recently Hilton Group plc (previously Ladbroke Group plc) where he becameGroup Chief Executive in June 2000. He is a non-executive director of BritishLand Company. Sir Colin Chandler, Chairman of easyJet plc, said: "David will be an excellent addition to the Board of easyJet plc and hisappointment is the result of a rigorous search process to find a replacement forTony Illsley, who left the Board in September 2005. He brings an unrivalledunderstanding of the leisure and travel industries, a wealth of plc experienceand strong international experience in well-known, consumer-facing brands. I amdelighted that we have attracted a businessman of his calibre and experience." There are no further disclosures required under paragraph 6.F.2 (b) to (g) ofthe Listing Rules. ENDS Biographical note David Michels spent 15 years with Grand Metropolitan, mainly in sales andmarketing, which culminated in a Board position as Worldwide Marketing Director.Following Ladbroke Group's acquisition of Hilton International in 1987, DavidMichels became Hilton's Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. In 1989 hemoved up to become Deputy Chairman of Hilton UK, and Executive Vice President,Hilton International. He joined Stakis as Chief Executive in 1991. Eight yearslater the company was acquired by Hilton Group for around £1.2 billion. Hejoined Hilton International as Chief Executive in April 1999 and became GroupChief Executive of the Hilton Group (formerly Ladbroke Group) in June 2000. For further details please contact: easyJet plc Analysts: Andrew Barker, Investor Relations +44 (0) 1582 525 274 Press: Toby Nicol, Corporate Communications +44 (0) 1582 525 339 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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