Paul Brooks

news release

Experian plc

Paul Brooks

9 January 2012 - It is with great sadness that we are announcing the death of Paul Brooks, Chief Financial Officer of Experian plc. Paul died suddenly this weekend at his home in California. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Paul's family at this time.

Sir John Peace, Chairman, said:

"Paul was a great friend, a talented colleague and an inspirational leader and will be greatly missed by all those who had the pleasure of working and dealing with him. Our immediate thoughts are with his wife and family and we will do everything we can to support them at this difficult time.

"Paul's legacy to Experian will be the very strong global finance team he developed, who will provide all the necessary support and coverage needed as we move forward."

Contact

Experian

Don Robert Chief Executive Officer +44 (0)20 3042 4215

Nadia Ridout-Jamieson Director of Investor Relations

James Russell Communications Director, UK&I and EMEA

Finsbury

Rollo Head +44 (0)20 7251 3801

Don Hunter

About Experian

Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients in more than 80 countries. The Group helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. Experian also helps individuals to check their credit report and credit score, and protect against identity theft.Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year ended 31 March 2011 was US$4.2 billion. Experian employs approximately 15,000 people in 41 countries and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; California, US; and São Paulo, Brazil. 

For more information, visit http://www.experianplc.com.